Both the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins are trying to hit the reset button for the second half of the 2026 season. Neither team is playing good baseball. Despite the poor play, this weekend series is vital for the Padres and Marlins to remain in the wildcard chase. Friday’s Results With the game tied […]
The Padres might have the widest range of outcomes this deadline. They have the sport’s most unpredictable baseball operations leader. They’re expected to officially get new ownership a few weeks after August 3, potentially expanding their payroll capabilities. It’s a top-heavy roster with a couple high-impact trade chips, a bunch of bloated contracts, and a […]
The 2026 season is on life support for the San Diego Padres after losing five of seven games to open the second half of the season following the All-Star break. With three games against the Kansas City Royals (the worst team in baseball at the time) and four games against the Atlanta Braves (a team […]
Brian Cashman has some very busy days ahead with the trade deadline approaching, given that any additions made now could prove to be the key to a deep postseason run. The New York Yankees have until 6 p.m. ET on August 3 to acquire Mason Miller and address their bullpen issues. With captain Aaron Judge […]
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There were more roster changes for the San Diego Padres’ minor league affiliates as recently promoted players are struggling to adjust to their new level. The first-half champion Lake Elsinore Storm has won only seven games since it won the first half in its Single-A division. The All-Star break provided a breather for the affiliates, […]
The 51-53 Padres took the first game of a pivotal series against a Wild Card competitor in Miami this evening. It’s a matchup of two spiraling clubs trying to remain in the playoff picture. The Padres have been one of the worst teams in the league for two months, while Miami is now riding a […]
San Diego Padres (50-53) at Miami Marlins (52-51), July 24, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: loanDepot Park – Miami, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
The Miami Marlins (52-51) welcome the San Diego Padres (50-53) to South Beach this weekend. It is a crucial three-game set for both teams’ playoff hopes. Each club has struggled following the All-Star break. The loser of this series will kiss their postseason chances goodbye. Thursday Results The Padres fell short for a second consecutive […]
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For the third time in the four-game series the San Diego Padres lost a one-run game to the Atlanta Braves. The Padres struck first against Braves pitcher Chris Sale with a three-run second inning, but after a four-run fourth inning the Braves held a 5-3 lead and that deficit proved too much to overcome as […]
As the San Diego Padres continue to fade in the standings after a strong start to the season, Mason Miller's future with the club looks murky leading up to the trade deadline.
The Atlanta Braves secured another series win after Thursday’s 6-5 defeat over the San Diego Padres. The Braves took the series 3-1, making it their second series win since returning from the All-Star Break. Chris Sale got the start in the series finale, where he struck out 11 in six innings. He surrendered three runs, […]
The Brewers are one of the best clubs in baseball and are clear buyers. Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that the front office plans to be more aggressive than in recent years. They have already checked in on some big targets, including Tarik Skubal of the Tigers and Mason Miller of the Padres. Milwaukee has […]
After a long and frustrating journey that no one could have seen coming this season, the Pirates have moved on from their former closer. Pittsburgh officially designated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday, cutting ties with the polarizing reliever. The Bucs acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for […]
The Pirates announced that they have acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres. The Friars, who designated him for assignment recently, receive international bonus pool considerations in return. The pool space is worth $500K, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh has designated righty Dennis Santana for assignment. Santana, 30, is having […]
At the end of the day on paper, it’s going to go down as a four-game series win at home for the Braves over the Padres. If you look at these two teams and their current records, it’s not something that appears to be shocking. The Braves are now one of only three teams in […]
One of this season’s most coveted trade chips will be San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez. The 29-year-old is on a one-year deal and on pace for one of the best seasons of his career, making him a prime candidate to be relocated come the August 3 deadline. Arraez isn’t the prototypical All-Star bat. He […]
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It’s an early one for this series finale. Let us know what you’re having for lunch (or breakfast, PT folks) as we gear up for a 12:15 pm ET first pitch. ICYMI Pitching preview Lineups 2026 MLB Draft Tracker Three players the Braves need to acquire before the 2026 trade deadline
San Diego Padres (50-52) at Atlanta Braves (59-42), July 23, 2026, 9:15 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Truist Park – Atlanta, GA Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
The Braves kick off a thin slate of games today at 12:15 pm ET. With a victory in the matinee to finish the homestand, they could: The decision to make or ruin the rest of our Thursday is in the hands of the following gentlemen: No real surprises here, even though the Padres made a […]
The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres in the series-deciding finale. If the Braves win, they will have won three of the four games. A victory this morning secures a series split for the Padres. The four-game set has been highly competitive, as the Braves are coming off a dramatic 7-6 win last night. […]
The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. EST. And for the next two weeks, the Friar Faithful will be inundated with Mason Miller trade rumors. The media experts have the San Diego Padres as definite sellers and maintain the organization will trade Miller to the highest bidder. Despite all […]
Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 17 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Fernando Tatis Jr., Rafael Devers, Kyle Leahy, and more. We're now in the stretch run, as the second half has begun. We're starting to see struggling stars with strong […]
Michael King deserved better than what he got. The San Diego Padres starter completed six innings and scattered five hits while allowing just one run to the Atlanta Braves. The Padres did nothing to support him on offense and his night ended with Atlanta holding onto a 1-0 lead. Jackson Merrill helped out in the […]
For the last two months, Aroldis Chapman was expected to be the best reliever traded this summer. Boston’s 15-game win streak has put them in Wild Card position and probably takes him off the market. That coincided with increased chatter about the possibility of a Mason Miller blockbuster for a second straight year. The Padres take […]