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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

1 fatal flaw San Diego Padres must address before 2025 MLB trade deadline

The San Diego Padres are having a good season, coming into the post-All-Star break. Currently, San Diego is 52-44 entering the second half of the season.

Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

NL West Rival Expects Padres' Jackson Merrill to Figure Things Out: 'He's a Superstar'

The San Diego Padres are ready to start the second half of the season with a 52-44 record and currently second in the National League West. They have been doing so recently while superstar Jackson Merrill has been in a mighty slump, currently hitting just .167 in his last 20 appearances.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Says Dodgers Star is Best Player in MLB

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn't have to name names when he was asked a simple question Monday in Atlanta: Who is the best player in baseball? All he had to do was point to the recently released list of the best-selling player jerseys in MLB.

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

Padres' Manny Machado Reveals Thoughts on ABS Challenge System After Making History

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado made All-Star Game history on Tuesday. it wasn't the kind of history he was hoping to make. Machado, batting for the National League in the first inning of the Midsummer Classic, took a two-strike pitch from American League starter Tarik Skubal at his knees.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

Padres’ first-half takeaways: patchwork starting rotation and bottom of the order struggles

The odds are high that A.J. Preller will be active on the trade market before the July 31 deadline. The San Diego Padres are in a difficult position. They had a decent week, going 4-3 and leading the final Wild Card spot by a half game.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

San Diego Padres first half review

The pitching has carried the team The ceremonial first half of the season ended on Sunday and the All-Star break introduces the second half of the MLB season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16

Former Padres Pitcher Found Guilty in Murder Trial

After three days of deliberation in Auburn, California, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the murder trial of former San Diego Padres pitcher Dan Serafini on Monday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Lost Money Going to All-Star Festivities

Fernando Tatis Jr. went to Atlanta for the MLB All-Star Game, but he ended up paying a big price to attend. Tatis secured a spot on the roster as a reserve after losing out on the fan vote to be a starter.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16

Padres 'Enamored' With All-Star Outfielder in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Move

The San Diego Padres entered the All-Star break with an uncomfortable half-game cushion on the San Francisco Giants for the third and final Wild Card berth in the National League.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr 'Who You Want to Be' as Player, Says NL West Rival

A National League West player labeled outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. as the prototypical mold for a baseball player. The San Diego Padres are built around their young superstar Tatis Jr., who offers a rare combination of fielding, power, contact, and base-running.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 16

Three potential landing spots for Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna

Which teams could use Marcell Ozuna? Here are three potential landing spots.

Braves No. 1 pitching prospect receives promotion

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16

Padres Notes: Gavin Sheets Announcement, Friars Want AL Catcher, Dodgers Praise Fernando Tatis Jr

The San Diego Padres were represented by Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Robert Suarez, Jason Adam, and Adrian Morejon on Tuesday as they helped the National League beat the American League in an exciting All-Star Game that went to a swing-off to decide the winner.

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Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Manny Machado called out on first ABS challenge in MLB All-Star history

Manny Machado was a historic victim during Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. The San Diego Padres star Machado faced Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal during the first inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15

Padres Interested in White Sox Catcher as Trade Deadline Nears: Report

Entering the All-Star break, San Diego Padres catchers had combined for -1.8 Wins Above Replacement according to Baseball Reference, 30th in Major League Baseball.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15

Padres' Manny Machado Heaps Praise on Dodgers All-Star

San Diego Padres All-Star third baseman Manny Machado had plenty of praise for his former teammate, Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, ahead of the 2025 All-Star Game, where they will share the field once more.

Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15

Padres' Gavin Sheets Makes Massive Announcement

The Padres could have used Gavin Sheeets in their lineup Sunday. They were held to seven hits and one run in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park, their final game before the All-Star break.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15

Padres Notes: $13 Million Trade Link, All-Star Wants to See Aggressive Deadline, MLB Draft Recap

The Padres are 52-44 as the MLB hits the All-Star Break and the second half of the season preparations start. The MLB trade deadline approaches at the end of the month and shortstop Xander Bogaerts is hoping that the front office gets some reinforcements for the team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

Padres reportedly looking to upgrade this continued weak spot

The San Diego Padres have not had the same primary catcher in consecutive years since Austin Hedges from 2017-20. That may change ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s message to San Diego ahead of third All-Star Game

The San Diego Padres are one of the few MLB teams this season that sent at least five players to the Midsummer Classic. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. snuck in as an All-Star, but there is no question he is an All-Star caliber player as one of the faces of baseball.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 13

Padres place Gavin Sheets on paternity list, call up Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets on the paternity list prior to Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Ryan Bergert News / Field Level Media / July 12

Padres option RHP Ryan Bergert to give bullpen a boost

The San Diego Padres optioned effective right-handed starter Ryan Bergert to Triple-A El Paso and recalled right-hander Alek Jacob on Saturday. The move to send down a starter and add a reliever gives the bullpen another option over the final two games before the All-Star break, and possibly for a few games after the break.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

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Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / July 8

Padres star Manny Machado collects his 2,000th career hit

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado led off the fourth inning of Monday night's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a single for his 2,000th career hit.

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