https://friarsonbase.comhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-pounce-on-former-all-star-austin-hays-after-disastrous-white-sox-chapter?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzkz7vqd25San Diego added Austin Hays on a major-league deal, turning a White Sox castoff into an intriguing right-handed weapon for the playoff race.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:21:23 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jackson-merrill-s-dramatic-turnaround-changes-everything-for-the-padres-playoff-chase?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzkhxamtcyAfter hitting .213 through 81 games, Jackson Merrill is carrying the Padres with a .372 average and seven homers during their playoff push.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:42:36 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-must-decide-if-this-version-of-randy-vasquez-can-actually-be-trusted?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzh92v93r5The Padres finally received six innings from a starter not named Michael King. But Randy Vasquez’s low-strikeout gem may not be a performance they can count on repeating.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-ron-marinaccio-trade-looks-genius-after-pirates-12-day-experiment?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzh419ze0ePittsburgh kept Ron Marinaccio for only 12 days after sending the Padres $500,000 in international bonus-pool space.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:47:19 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/nationals-just-handed-the-padres-a-possible-solution-to-their-piggyback-rotation-problem?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kzef0dmec8The Washington Nationals DFA'd right-handed pitcher Zack Littell. Should the Padres capitalize on the opportunity?Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/robbie-ray-s-padres-debut-couldn-t-come-against-a-more-haunting-opponent?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzeq968erkRobbie Ray’s Padres debut carries extra pressure as he faces an Astros team responsible for some of the ugliest outings of his accomplished career.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:07 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/nick-pivetta-rehab-pause-turns-padres-deadline-insurance-into-an-october-necessity?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kze98f4gaqPreller’s deadline backup plan is already on the clock.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:28:57 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/casey-mize-s-nightmare-padres-debut-puts-a-j-preller-s-risky-trade-gamble-under-fire?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzckekw722Casey Mize’s brutal Padres debut raised fresh questions about trading top prospect Kash Mayfield for a rental starter.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/blue-jays-latest-roster-move-brings-unceremonious-end-to-padres-doomed-experiment?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzbw2052xyMatt Waldron’s knuckleball gave the Padres chaos, innings and entertainment. A Blue Jays waiver claim brought the final curtain.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:02 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-trade-deadline-response-to-dodgers-tarik-skubal-blockbuster-raises-one-huge-question?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kz9g0txc1tThe Padres greatly improved their starting rotation by adding Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the trade deadline, but the Dodgers remain in a class of their own with Tarik Skubal.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:17:48 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-clear-room-for-robbie-ray-after-german-marquez-s-record-concealed-an-ugly-reality?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz9v94jen7Robbie Ray replaces Germán Márquez on the Padres’ roster after the veteran’s respectable record failed to hide his alarming performance.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:59:05 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-nick-pivetta-injury-update-may-not-be-as-concerning-as-first-feared?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz99w186gpNick Pivetta’s return remains uncertain, though his post-exit bullpen session gave the Padres a legitimate reason to breathe easier.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-sacrificed-kash-mayfield-for-casey-mize-and-a-j-preller-isn-t-apologizing?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kz71k6w6q6To the surprise of no one, Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller characteristaclly gave up a top prospect for an immediate upgrade to the team's rotation.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:43:17 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-activate-casey-mize-and-gage-workman-at-veteran-pitcher-s-expense?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz7kgzj3hjThe Padres activated Casey Mize and Gage Workman, putting their newest trade additions to work immediately in San Diego.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:04:07 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-nick-pivetta-suffers-concerning-setback-in-first-rehab-appearance?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz75wsa2syNick Pivetta threw just 14 pitches before leaving his rehab appearance, delivering another concerning development for the Padres.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:06:40 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/grading-every-padres-move-at-the-2026-mlb-trade-deadline-as-a-j-preller-bets-big-on-october?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz6wsvbxb3The Padres emerged from the deadline with a better rotation and a thinner farm system. Here’s our grade for every deal.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:41:07 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/why-robbie-ray-s-arsenal-could-thrive-with-the-padres-at-petco-park?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kz5kqe5vweAfter dominating in San Francisco, Robbie Ray is built to succeed at Petco Park and should become a reliable mid-rotation option for the Padres down the stretch.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:22 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/aj-preller-let-the-giants-pick-the-padres-pockets-in-the-robbie-ray-trade?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01kz4n5qzsp4The San Diego Padres landed Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants at the deadline, but the price A.J. Preller paid in prospects and money should worry San Diego fans more than it excites them.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-sneak-in-hunter-stratton-trade-with-pirates-amid-flurry-of-blockbuster-moves?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz4z9sm3t7Hunter Stratton’s trade to the Padres nearly got lost in the deadline frenzy, but his dominant Triple-A numbers make him worth watching.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:33:18 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/a-j-preller-beats-the-buzzer-as-padres-land-tigers-casey-mize-in-mlb-trade-deadline-stunner?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz4vcwvrznA.J. Preller beat the MLB trade deadline buzzer, landing Casey Mize from the Tigers and giving the Padres’ battered rotation a major boost.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:23:40 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-trade-deadline-interest-in-orioles-star-jackson-holliday-reeks-of-a-j-preller-madness?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz4jsdm4a6Jackson Holliday would bring the Padres youth and upside, but A.J. Preller must solve an awkward positional puzzle before a deal makes sense.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:54:31 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-trade-for-robbie-ray-in-deadline-raid-of-division-rival-giants?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz4dn6kbrmSan Diego is adding Robbie Ray in a Giants trade after the veteran left-hander posted a 3.08 ERA and dominated the Padres at Petco Park.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:25:20 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-hand-luis-arraez-brutal-farewell-before-giants-trade-him-to-phillies?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz43pxkhr4The Padres gave Luis Arraez a brutal Giants farewell at Petco Park before San Francisco shipped him to the Phillies.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-keeping-adrian-morejon-only-makes-sense-if-a-contract-extension-comes-next?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz3y3a3vmhAdrian Morejon has made it clear that he wants to remain a Padre. San Diego now has every reason to make that commitment mutual.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:51:45 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-could-be-playing-yankees-perfectly-in-adrian-morejon-trade-negotiations?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz2st37djgRejecting Will Warren doesn’t mean the Padres will keep Adrian Morejon. It could mean San Diego expects the Yankees or another suitor to offer more.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:18:13 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/j-p-france-signing-gives-padres-exactly-what-their-new-piggyback-strategy-needs?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz24caxr8fThe Padres need pitchers who can cover innings in bunches, and their J.P. France signing could be perfectly timed.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:07:49 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/luis-castillo-trade-proves-why-the-padres-never-had-a-realistic-deal-to-make?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kz1tw91yb1Luis Castillo looked like a natural Padres target until money entered the equation and made a comparable trade nearly impossible.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:16:34 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/mickey-moniak-looks-like-the-perfect-padres-trade-target-until-you-see-his-road-splits?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyzp14f74gMickey Moniak has the local ties and left-handed power San Diego needs. The Padres should still beware of his Coors Field mirage.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-chase-more-upside-after-twins-acquire-dean-kremer-from-orioles?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyz4bgfbd7The Twins acquired Dean Kremer from the Orioles, but his rough 2026 numbers show why the Padres need a more impactful starting pitcher.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:08:15 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-rookie-jase-bowen-punctuates-trade-deadline-push-with-first-mlb-homer?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyytvdnymkJase Bowen crushed his first major-league homer as the surging Padres continued building their case to buy before the MLB trade deadline.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:21:33 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/giants-stalled-fire-sale-proves-padres-face-the-same-expensive-trade-deadline-trap?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyx7j271t1The Giants’ unwanted contracts offer a blunt lesson for a Padres roster carrying $858 million in commitments beyond the 2026 season.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ty-france-s-brutal-trade-history-exposes-the-human-cost-of-padres-deadline-chaos?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyx4rppkv6Three deadline trades have already uprooted Ty France. A fourth would expose the personal toll of the Padres’ unpredictable roster churn.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-can-t-let-diamondbacks-bait-them-into-a-freddy-peralta-trade-deadline-disaster?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kywp37f86rFreddy Peralta trade rumors are intensifying, but his 4.99 ERA and expiring contract should impose a strict price limit for the Padres.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/4-big-padres-trades-that-thread-the-needle-between-buying-and-selling-at-2026-deadline?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kywfrddc0gThe Padres can chase October and protect their future at the same time with these four creative A.J. Preller trade ideas.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/rafael-devers-can-t-escape-padres-fernando-tatis-jr-in-home-run-robbery-deja-vu?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kywb2ghxnvFernando Tatis Jr. covered 94 feet to rob Rafael Devers, giving the Padres a stunning repeat of one of last season’s best catches.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-payroll-restrictions-could-unleash-a-j-preller-trade-deadline-chaos?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kytrmkddxkPadres payroll restrictions could make Adrian Morejon the key to A.J. Preller’s most complicated trade deadline yet.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/dodgers-tarik-skubal-pursuit-amid-shohei-ohtani-concern-could-trigger-padres-reckoning?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyt5d96s68Los Angeles may answer Shohei Ohtani’s pitching uncertainty with Tarik Skubal, leaving A.J. Preller and the Padres facing a deadline reckoning.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-ethan-salas-promotion-may-affect-more-than-his-own-trade-value?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kytfx1fza1The Padres could use Ethan Salas’ promotion to clear their catching logjam and turn Freddy Fermín or Luis Campusano into pitching.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ty-france-trade-rumors-prove-padres-hold-all-the-leverage-at-the-deadline?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kyqf5geh8vThe Padres uncovered another hidden gem with Ty France this season. They shouldn't mess with that ahead of the trade deadline.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/the-hard-line-padres-must-draw-in-freddy-peralta-trade-talks-with-mets?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyszm1g3cpFreddy Peralta’s value has plummeted with the Mets. Here is the trade package the Padres should offer, and where they must draw the line.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/manny-machado-fires-back-at-padres-media-with-receipts-from-early-season-criticism?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyr33vwvknAfter enduring months of questions about his slow start, Manny Machado flipped the script on Padres reporters as the offense finally found its stride.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-avoid-the-obvious-choice-in-potential-angels-trade-talks?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyqmn2en76The Padres need a third dependable starter while their injured arms recover, and one Angels pitcher fits that assignment perfectlyThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jason-adam-injury-update-clears-the-way-for-padres-to-attack-the-starting-pitching-market?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyqzhtx8atJason Adam’s encouraging injury update gives the Padres every reason to prioritize starting pitching at the MLB trade deadline.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-gloomy-pitching-pipeline-proves-their-rotation-problems-run-much-deeper?utm_source=RSSAntonio Barbetta01kyq221kgcsThe Padres need to add pitching upside before it's too late...Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-matt-waldron-dfa-could-be-another-domino-in-a-j-preller-s-trade-deadline-plans?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyqvvt3a1gMatt Waldron is out, a 40-man spot is open and the Padres need starting pitching. Another A.J. Preller deadline move could be coming.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-fans-should-be-skeptical-of-ethan-salas-surprise-promotion-to-triple-a?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kyq96gn89xThe Padres promoted top prospect Ethan Salas to Triple-A less than a week before the trade deadline, raising some alarm bells about his future in the organization.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-xander-bogaerts-gets-burned-by-glaring-loophole-in-mlb-s-new-abs-challenge-system?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyq5md3mz8Padres manager Craig Stammen erupted after Xander Bogaerts was denied an ABS challenge, exposing a rule MLB needs to fix immediately.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-send-unmistakable-mason-miller-trade-warning-to-every-interested-team?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kynqzsemw9Jeff Passan revealed the Padres’ blunt message to Mason Miller suitors, and it should end every lowball offer before the MLB trade deadline.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-interest-in-yankees-farm-system-suggests-multiple-trade-scenarios-are-in-play?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kynmqcped1The Padres and Yankees are watching each other closely, giving the familiar trade partners plenty of reasons to reconnect before the deadline.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-may-have-finally-found-the-perfect-role-for-jp-sears?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kynk0v9c2pThe Padres need innings, and JP Sears needs limited exposure. Their new piggyback rotation could solve both problems at once.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jackson-merrill-s-padres-turnaround-traces-back-to-one-crucial-adjustment?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kymz82dm13Jackson Merrill has raised his average and rediscovered his power by using the whole field during a desperately needed July surge.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/proposed-yankees-padres-mason-miller-trade-makes-perfect-sense-until-you-examine-the-return?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kymtth905tMason Miller is too dominant and too controllable for the Padres to accept a merely solid Yankees package built around depth.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/a-j-preller-s-latest-comments-all-but-take-ethan-salas-off-the-padres-trade-table?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kymf28tqedEthan Salas trade speculation is heating up, but A.J. Preller’s latest comments should help Padres fans breathe easier.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-trading-for-hunter-greene-would-require-the-reds-to-abandon-their-entire-plan?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyjwy1895xJim Bowden linked Hunter Greene to the Padres, but Cincinnati would have to abandon its retooling plan to make the blockbuster trade happen.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jase-bowen-has-become-indispensable-to-the-padres-for-all-the-wrong-reasons?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyjryb57r6Jase Bowen offers elite speed but almost no offense. His secure Padres roster spot says more about San Diego’s bench than it does about him.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/a-j-preller-s-reported-restraint-is-the-padres-trade-deadline-twist-nobody-expected?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyja9hjg0gA.J. Preller’s reported deadline restraint feels unfamiliar, but the Padres need patience more than another prospect-draining blockbuster.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-fans-just-got-the-worst-juan-soto-trade-reminder-on-nl-leaderboard?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyhxfbwyxkFormer Padres prospects James Wood and CJ Abrams now bookend Juan Soto atop the NL OPS leaderboard in a brutal twist for San Diego.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/baseball-america-ranking-makes-padres-coleman-borthwick-pick-look-like-a-massive-steal?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyfdb4ds06San Diego trusted its evaluation of Coleman Borthwick, landing Baseball America’s No. 8 prospect with the 21st pick and saving $424,700.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-attempt-to-recreate-tigers-pitching-chaos-may-be-impossible-to-sustain?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyg2kempscThe Padres found a creative solution to their rotation problems, but 16 games in 16 days could make the strategy impossible to sustain.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-can-t-risk-blockbuster-trade-for-twins-joe-ryan-after-latest-health-concern?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyfnz26g3yJoe Ryan’s arm fatigue changes the trade deadline calculation for a Padres team that cannot afford another expensive rotation question.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-have-run-out-of-ways-to-salvage-this-disastrous-pitching-experiment?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kydkb27ck1Griffin Canning hasn't been able to give the Padres any positive value in 2026, further condemning a thin pitching staff to bottom-of-the-barrel status.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/why-aj-preller-wouldn-t-guarantee-joe-musgrove-nick-pivetta-returns-to-padres?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyczzxash5AJ Preller frustrated Padres fans by avoiding a firm injury timeline. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta’s next step proved he had little choice.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/twins-demotion-goes-from-bad-to-worse-for-former-padres-reliever-woo-suk-go?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyd1rj3r0nWoo-Suk Go never threw a regular-season pitch for the Padres. Now his first appearance after a Twins demotion ended without one, too.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ty-france-admits-padres-are-running-out-of-time-before-the-mlb-trade-deadline?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyas8jbqx7Ty France confronted the Padres’ fading postseason chances as A.J. Preller prepares to make a pivotal MLB trade deadline decision.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-fans-are-quickly-falling-in-love-with-this-scorching-hot-newcomer?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01kyab1217x8Luis Rengifo signed a minor-league deal and got buried on the depth chart. Six games into his San Diego Padres career, he's making that decision look brilliant.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-two-month-freefall-leaves-only-one-responsible-trade-deadline-direction?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kyab8sjwnpThe Padres have MLB’s second-worst record since May 24. That is more than enough evidence for San Diego to sell at the trade deadline.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-mets-mock-trade-ignores-the-risk-of-acquiring-freddy-peralta?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01ky3827q7h3The San Diego Padres look like a perfect destination for disgruntled starter Freddy Peralta at the trade deadline, though their own shortcomings make it hard to justify a blockbuster of that magnitude.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-somehow-flip-dfa-d-reliever-into-valuable-international-signing-flexibility?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky8fkmav5xThe Padres found a creative return for Ron Marinaccio, acquiring $500,000 in international spending power from the Pirates.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/braves-announcers-knew-exactly-how-chris-sale-would-embarrass-padres-catcher-freddy-fermin?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky8ag52gvqThe only thing Braves announcers got wrong was Fermin managing not to hit the dirt.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/3-mason-miller-blockbuster-trades-padres-should-actually-consider?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky7s34wy2xTrading Mason Miller would sting, but these three deals could deliver rotation help, prospect depth or an escape from Xander Bogaerts’ contract.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-star-trio-is-heating-up-just-as-their-postseason-window-begins-to-close?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky7mp73wj3San Diego’s superstar hitters are surging, but the Padres must turn improved offense into wins before the MLB trade deadline.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:08:40 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jim-bowden-s-radical-padres-trade-proposal-ignores-one-inconvenient-truth?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky5zpgxp8tJim Bowden believes the Padres should reboot at the trade deadline. Their Wild Card position and Mason Miller’s team control complicate that plan.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/3-wandy-peralta-trade-destinations-that-make-sense-for-the-padres?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky5dnt5w4wThe Padres have bullpen depth and a veteran lefty drawing trade interest. These three Wandy Peralta destinations make sense.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/former-padres-pitching-castoff-lands-unexpected-mlb-opportunity-with-rangers?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky51e5j3geMarco Gonzales is back in the majors barely a month after San Diego released him, creating an awkward footnote for a club short on dependable innings.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/how-joe-musgrove-and-nick-pivetta-could-reshape-padres-trade-deadline-plans?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01ky36pzzec9If the San Diego Padres can get one or both of Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove to return within the next few weeks, then the front office can turn to trying to add a bat or two to the struggling lineup.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/5-teams-the-padres-should-be-negotiating-with-in-a-mason-miller-trade?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01ky2r7wdabpMason Miller trade rumors keep swirling around the San Diego Padres. Here are five contenders with the prospect capital and bullpen need to actually get a deal done.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/miguel-andujar-s-il-stint-clears-path-for-padres-to-unleash-luis-campusano?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky2rc4g4kaThe Padres can turn Miguel Andújar’s absence into a bigger opportunity for Luis Campusano, whose bat has earned regular playing time.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:22 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ty-france-s-resurgence-gives-the-padres-only-two-sensible-trade-deadline-options?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky08v9rzgeTy France has become one of the Padres’ best hitters and most valuable trade chips, making indecision their worst deadline option.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/fernando-tatis-jr-perfectly-summed-up-the-chaos-of-every-padres-trade-deadline?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kxhvctgvdtA.J. Preller's reputation makes it difficult to guess which direction the San Diego Padres will take at the trade deadline, even for the team's star players.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/nick-pivetta-contract-wrinkle-puts-a-ticking-clock-on-his-padres-recovery?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01ky00ypkmf2Nick Pivetta’s contract contains an injury clause that could shift leverage to the Padres and reshape their rotation plans for 2027.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-news-randy-vasquez-returns-jhony-brito-optioned-ron-marinaccio-dfa-d?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxzv5hn99yRandy Vásquez looked sharp in his return, but Jhony Brito and Ron Marinaccio paid the price in the Padres’ latest roster shuffle.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:40:05 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-fans-should-brace-for-an-a-j-preller-trade-deadline-first-since-2019?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxva48shr1The Padres may force A.J. Preller to become a deadline seller for the first time since 2019 after a disappointing first half.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-would-compound-the-xander-bogaerts-mistake-by-sacrificing-mason-miller?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxv3wtrt0rThe Padres should not turn Mason Miller into a coupon for the Xander Bogaerts contract after already surrendering Leo De Vries.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-may-have-mistaken-walker-buehler-s-hot-streak-for-a-breakthrough?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kxr9xqad95Walker Buehler had a seismic overturn in success in June, but came back to earth hard in July. Were Padres fans too optimistic of a career resurgence?Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/this-versatile-reds-trade-target-checks-every-box-a-j-preller-loves?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01kxrsty9h0kThe Cincinnati Reds are fielding trade calls on Spencer Steer, and his positional flexibility and team-friendly contract make him a logical fit for the San Diego Padres' second base and outfield questions.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-could-be-clearing-the-way-for-another-move-after-surprising-release?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxrtc0f1fvThe Padres quietly moved on from Nick Schnell, opening a Triple-A roster spot just as organizational movement could begin accelerating.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-jarren-duran-trade-rumors-just-became-plausible-but-for-a-controversial-reason?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxrd155n48Questions about Boston’s clubhouse future and a disturbing Jarren Duran allegation have added new life to Padres trade speculation.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jhony-brito-rides-padres-roster-roller-coaster-back-to-the-majors-again?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kxp5y35306The Padres have called up and sent down Jhony Brito several times in 2026.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/3-things-that-immediately-stand-out-about-the-padres-2027-schedule?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxpbhh486fThe Padres’ 2027 schedule includes two planned doubleheaders, an All-Star break Vedder Cup twist and a strange season-ending trip to Chicago.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/james-wood-is-delivering-the-long-term-pain-padres-expected-from-juan-soto-trade?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kxnw6s6jszThe Padres knew acquiring Juan Soto meant surrendering elite upside. James Wood is now becoming the star San Diego feared losing.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0000en