The San Diego Padres lost to the Washington Nationals, 4-2, on Saturday and fell to 53-45 on the year. Additionally, the Friars are predicted to trade away a k

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WASHINGTON -- Welcome back, Slam Diego. It took 97 games, but finally the Padres have their first grand slam of the season: a ninth-inning blast from Manny Machado to extend the San Diego lead en route to a 7-2 win over Washington at Nationals Park.

The Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres reportedly could come together on a trade that would solve one of San Diego's biggest issues ahead of the trade deadline.

The Padres are making a couple tweaks to their lineup. Manny Machado will get off his feet and slide into the DH spot. Jose Iglesias will take his place over at third base. Behind the plate, veteran defensive specialist Martin Maldonado will get the start. Fellow veteran Yu Darvish will be on the mound to make his 3rd start of the season.

The San Diego Padres might need to address some issues at the MLB trade deadline. Here are the Padres' trade deadline needs.

The San Diego Padres need to add an outfielder and some pitching this year. They could kill two birds with one stone in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB.com's Dennis Lin expects a player from the San Diego Padres' MLB roster to be moved by the trade deadline. The Padres have several issues to address before

San Diego Padres’ Gavin Sheets celebrates after a home run against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in San Diego, CA.

The Padres’ Nick Pivetta recorded back-to-back scoreless outings prior to the All-Star break, scattering five hits over those 12 ²/₃ innings. A look further back shows he has surrendered one run in his past 25 ²/₃. The Nats counter with MacKenzie Gore, who has given up nine runs in his past 23 frames. Play $50 on Pivetta and the Padres.