https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/13/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/after-active-trade-deadline-padres-roster-awaits-further-reinforcements-r3432/When it came to upgrading the San Diego Padres' roster at the 2026 trade deadline, A.J. Preller did about as well as he could while still being rational. But that doesn't mean there aren't more improvements to be made. Or, more precisely, already in motion. That has to do with players who a...3432Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:53:03 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-minor-league-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-r3427/While the San Diego Padres' offense finally began to find its footing in July, several of the organization's best offensive performances came in the minors. Despite this being labeled one of the lower-tier farm systems in the league, multiple hitters strengthened their cases to become future rei...3427Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:01:03 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-the-stars-shine-brightest-r3423/For most of July, talk surrounding the San Diego Padres was centered off-the-field, rather than on it. Rumors of what the Friars would or would not do in the looming MLB trade deadline were swirling, with San Diego holding prized jewels in the bullpen. Amidst the trade speculation, pitching perf...3423Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:03:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/robbie-ray-is-walking-a-timing-tightrope-ahead-of-his-padres-debut-r3426/Robbie Ray’s surface numbers show a starter with a 3.08 ERA; his expected metrics reveal a pitcher with a 4.51 FIP trying to avoid a collapse. Without the overpowering fastball that defined his past, the 34-year-old left-hander has reinvented his arsenal to force rushed decisions in the batter’s...3426Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:03:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-aj-preller-won-at-trade-deadline-by-being-completely-normal-r3416/Around this time last week, it remained unclear if the San Diego Padres would buy or sell at the 2026 trade deadline. Mired in a standing a few games back of the top three in the National League Wild Card race—and with a handful of teams between them and an actual place among said three—it would...3416Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:06 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-manny-machado-rediscovers-his-groove-r3408/The funk from May and June appears to be over, but also serves as a reminder that this offense can suddenly turn bad. Perhaps it was an adjustment period with a new coaching staff, but July showed that the San Diego Padres can be a good offensive team. The Friars will need production like July,...3408Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:38:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/why-going-all-in-at-trade-deadline-was-the-right-decision-for-padres-r3419/It turns out, rumors of a San Diego Padres teardown were greatly exaggerated. Entering deadline day at 58-54, the Padres, owners of a negative run differential, pulled off two massive trades to land Robbie Ray and Casey Mize and, in one day, completely revitalize their rotation. Regardless of wh...3419Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:03 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-padres-aj-preller-helped-the-dodgers-land-tarik-skubal-r3424/How much responsibility does San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller shoulder for Tarik Skubal now being a Los Angeles Dodger? It depends on your point of view. One on hand, you can say a significant one. On the other, the Dodgers had plenty of other prospects in the...3424Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:03 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-2026-trade-deadline-grades-a-restrained-aj-preller-is-still-effective-r3417/The moment the San Diego Padres started to pick up a little bit of momentum, you just knew that they were going to pivot to a buyer's stance ahead of the 2026 trade deadline. Selling was always going to be a tough, well, sell for an executive with the reputation of A.J. Preller. But their five-g...3417Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:55:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/rehabbing-padres-pitchers-have-quite-different-first-outings-r3420/There is little doubt that Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove wanted to be on the mound in Phoenix on Tuesday night as the San Diego Padres played the second of a crucial four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yet here the two veteran right-handers were, at a Low-A stadium in Lake El...3420Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-add-tigers-casey-mize-in-buzzer-beating-trade-deadline-deal-r3413/  In their second move of the day to bolster their starting rotation, the San Diego Padres acquired right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The Padres also picked up utility infielder Gage Workman in the deal. Heading to Detroit are High-A...3413Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/breaking-padres-trade-for-giants-starter-robbie-ray-r3411/The San Diego Padres and San Fransico Giants are finalizing a trade that will send Robbie Ray down Interstate 5 to San Diego, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. In return, the Giants are landing Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez, per Robert Murray of Fansided. Mendez, a right-handed pitcher, is ranked as...3411Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0000