The San Diego Padres are still yet to make a move to fill their hole in left field with just two weeks before the MLB trade deadline, though one of the names he

For several years now, the Padres have ranked among MLB’s big boys in both payroll and attendance. The baseball has been pretty good, too

The San Diego Padres could be very aggressive buyers at the trade deadline this season, but they don't have the prospect capital for many huge deals.

The third baseman became the first player rung up on a challenged ball/strike call Tuesday since spring training, and he didn't mince words about what he should have done instead of take a two-strike pitch from Tarik Skubal.

Machado has been the Padres’ most consistent offensive performer and is batting .283 with a .914 OPS in July. He did skid through the better part of June, going .181/.574 in that month’s final 18 games. 2025 totals: .292/.350/.490, 17 homers, 22 doubles.

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He didn't name names, but Tatis needed only identify his most talented opponent by jersey number and color in Atlanta.