San Diego Padres News
Walker Buehler handling Dodgers hook proves Padres have real clubhouse buy-in
Walker Buehler is giving the Padres competitive innings, veteran edge, and no extra drama during a crucial stretch of the season.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres cant let Joe Musgroves uncertain return become their excuse at the trade deadline
San Diego needs to treat Joe Musgrove like a possible bonus, not the answer to its growing rotation questions at the deadline.
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Padres get closer to Jake Cronenworth return with lineup question still unresolved
Jake Cronenworths comeback matters for the Padres, but his role should depend on production, not just reputation.
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Nick Solak Elects Free Agency
Infielder Nick Solak has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Padres, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago. He had the…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres add former Brewers infielder in latest search for bench help
Luis Rengifos rough Brewers stint makes this a gamble, but the Padres need for more usable bench depth remains obvious.
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Padres, Luis Rengifo Agree To Minor League Deal
The Padres and infielder Luis Rengifo are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Rengifo, a client of Evolv Sports Management, was released by the Brewers earlier…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres mock draft hints A.J. Preller could be changing his first-round script
The latest Padres mock draft points to a less predictable first-round target than fans have come to expect from A.J. Preller.
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Former Padres manager inherits the Mets mess after Carlos Mendoza firing
Carlos Mendozas firing gives Andy Green a second managerial shot, creating a weird Padres connection in the Mets latest collapse.
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Padres rotation shakeup creates the perfect Walker Buehler storyline vs. Dodgers
The Padres are turning to Walker Buehler against the Dodgers, and his former team already knows how to make him uncomfortable.
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Padres find unexpected rotation answer in JP Sears after Lucas Giolito lands on IL
After Lucas Giolito landed on the IL, JP Sears stepped in for the Padres and turned a risky spot start into a much-needed rotation boost.
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Padres are running out of time to prove they belong in the buyers lane
Padres fans are tired of patience, and San Diego must prove quickly that it deserves to be aggressive at the trade deadline.
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Craig Stammen makes Padres fans face the hard truth about Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove
Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove are working their way back from injuries for the San Diego Padres, but manager Craig Stammen pointed out how many steps there are between where they are now and a return…
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Padres finally reward Samad Taylor's breakout with a lineup change that needs to last
Samad Taylor has not been a steady major leaguer for the last few seasons. But his resurgence in a Padres uniform suggests that he has finally found his stride.
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Padres complete All-Star finalist snub shows how far their offense has fallen
The Padres All-Star ballot snub is more than a fan-vote problem. It is another reminder of how far their offense has fallen.
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Padres are stuck with the most confusing version of Manny Machado yet
Craig Stammen says he trusts Manny Machado, but is it time for the San Diego Padres to move the star third baseman down in the lineup?
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Padres must be furious Dodgers finally got the Tanner Scott they envisioned
The Dodgers are finally getting the Tanner Scott they paid for, and Padres fans are stuck watching a former deadline prize become a division rival weapon.
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Padres discarded rotation insurance lands with Rangers after ugly minor-league run
Marco Gonzales gets a fresh start with the Rangers after failing to become the rotation safety net the Padres needed in Triple-A.
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Red Sox could become Padres perfect one-stop shop at the trade deadline
The Boston Red Sox are getting ready to be sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and look like a perfect match for just about everything the San Diego Padres need.
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Lucas Giolito injury forces Padres to face their rotation problem all over again
The Padres needed Lucas Giolito to stabilize their rotation. Instead, his injury brings their depth concerns right back into focus.
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Padres Place Lucas Giolito On IL With Elbow Inflammation
5:45pm: Per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sears will start tomorrows game with Vsquez pushed to Friday. 4:55pm: The Padres announced that right-hander Lucas Giolito has been…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
