The San Diego Padres made a surprise roster move and are expected to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers for an All-Star left fielder.

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Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

The San Diego Padres are in the running for a left-handed hitter who would strengthen the roster's biggest weakness — the outfield. Cleveland Guardians outfiel

His rehab progress has expedited his return timetable, and the team is eagerly anticipating his comeback. During his absence, the Dodgers have dropped five of 16 games, and their division lead dropped to five games over the San Diego Padres. His veteran presence has been missed in the clubhouse as much as his bat has been at the plate.

The San Diego Padres are set to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, but there's a chance they make some moves to sell at the same time.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are threatening to pull away in the NL West, and if the San Diego Padres are going to make one final push for their first pennant since 1998, AJ Preller needs to deliver a huge trade deadline haul.

A year later, the Padres find themselves in slightly better standing. They are 55-49, one game ahead of their 54-50 record last July 24. They are also entering dangerous territory. The wins and losses tell a story of year-over-year improvement. The recent trend lines do not.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets into a heated argument with Padres manager Mike Shildt and the benches clear in the ninth inning of the Dodgers' 5-3 loss.

The San Diego Padres need to add a starting pitcher before the MLB trade deadline, and Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara is a great fit.

The Padres' former associate manager and 2023 National League Manager of the Year Award winner is reportedly a candidate for an upcoming job vacancy.