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Behind loaded bullpen, Padres seek series win in Miami

If the San Diego Padres make the playoffs this year, their bullpen will likely count as a primary factor. The Padres, who lead the majors in bullpen ERA (3.15) and saves (35), are set to face the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

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Padres revert back to form, beat Marlins 2-1

San Diego pitching holds up against Miami to get back-to-back wins Randy Vasquez made his 20th start of the season for the San Diego Padres when they started a three-game series against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Padres' bullpen shuts down Marlins

Four Padres relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as San Diego defeated the host Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night in their series opener. The Padres, who are a victory away from their fourth straight winning three-game series, produced just five hits.

San Diego Padres News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

WWE To Reportedly Earn Massive Sum For Hosting Survivor Series In San Diego

WWE will potentially earn up to $5 million to bring its annual Survivor Series event to San Diego this November. A new report by Wrestlenomics indicates that the Touring Marketing District in San Diego will account for $650,000 of the overall budget and that the San Diego Padres will pay $4.25 million in other expenses.

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Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres' Yu Darvish Thought He Would Have to Retire Amid Elbow Injury Concerns

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish thought he may have had to retire during his injury struggles which caused him to miss most of the first half of the 2025 season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 21

Game 100: San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins

Your game thread for July 21, 2025. Location: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Mitch Keller News / Gaslamp Ball / July 21

Padres should target Pirates Mitch Keller as rotation addition

Friars are expected to be active at the trade deadline. The San Diego Padres are rested and ready for the second half of the 2025 baseball season. Slowly, the starting rotation is getting healthy.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres Could Buy and Sell at Trade Deadline in New Development

Typically, the MLB trade deadline is a time when teams decide whether to be buyers or sellers as they either prepare for the postseason or look to the future.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Former Padres Pitcher Set to Return to MLB, Tying All-Time Record

Rich Hill and Edwin Jackson already have something in common. Both pitchers had brief and relatively unmemorable stints with the San Diego Padres. Jackson went 5-6 with a 5.89 ERA in 13 starts for the Padres in 2016; Hill went 1-4 with an 8.23 ERA in San Diego in 2023.

Ha-seong Kim News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres Predicted to Land $15 Million Gold Glove Utility Man in Trade Deadline Move

Ha-Seong Kim played four seasons with the San Diego Padres before signing with the Tampa Bay Rays as a free agent in February. Kim, who was the Padres’ Most Valuable Player in 2023, was versatile on defense.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres Tabbed Best Fit for $65 Million All-Star Slugger Expected to Be Traded at Deadline

The San Diego Padres are poised to make a key addition during the MLB trade deadline, and it might be a slugger who adds quality to the lineup. The Padres are in the hunt for the National League West division title or a potential Wild Card spot for the playoffs.

Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Scratched From Lineup, Major Trade Deadline Predictions, Links

The San Diego Padres took a series win from the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a commanding 8-1 victory. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam — the Padres' second of the series and the season — in the top of the first and the Friars never took their foot off the gas.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Why Padres’ Manny Machado is not in favor of ABS challenge system

There is a growing conversation around robot umps and the implementation of an automatic balls and strikes system in MLB. Fans saw this on display at the MLB All-Star Game, and they could see it on display sometime soon on a regular basis.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 20

Padres Named Best Landing Spot for 40-Homer All-Star Slugger at Trade Deadline

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts the Atlanta Braves will make a huge deadline move and ship out designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, and listed the San Diego Padres as the best landing spot for the 34-year-old.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 20

Xander Bogaerts, Padres pour it on early to beat Nationals

Xander Bogaerts had a first-inning grand slam among his two hits, Nick Pivetta pitched six strong innings and the San Diego Padres beat the host Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday, taking the rubber game of the series.

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Padres 'Confident' They Can Make Blockbuster Trade Ahead of Deadline, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres are poised to make a major move, according to a team insider, despite the team's relatively low stock of assets. The Padres are in the middle of a highly-contested race in the National League West.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Removal From Lineup

Outfielder Jackson Merrill is in his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old star was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and earned a call-up to the big-league roster ahead of the 2024 season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 20

Game 99: San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals

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MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 20

San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals Preview, Prediction & Odds | July 20, 2025

The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals are squaring off for the final game of their three-game National League series inside Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

Padres look to ride momentum of 9th-inning fireworks against Nationals

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres look to carry over their Friday night finish when they play the middle game of their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Fernando Tatis Jr. nails runner at third with great throw

Fernando Tatis Jr. heard about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s big throw on Friday night and decided to remind everyone of what he can do. Tatis’ San Diego Padres were leading the Washington Nationals 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

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.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / July 16

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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.

Korey Lee 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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