https://friarsonbase.comhttps://friarsonbase.com/taking-stock-of-the-padres-potential-september-call-ups?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m17mjbdg37San Diego has no shortage of September candidates, but two additional roster spots leave the Padres little room for a wasted move.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-refusal-to-trade-adrian-morejon-is-looking-like-a-deadline-masterstroke?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m17s0nrj0eA.J. Preller made plenty of deadline calculations, but keeping Adrian Morejón may prove to be the Padres’ most valuable move when October arrives.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-must-make-room-for-samad-taylor-without-derailing-his-breakout-season?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m17a036e7aThe Padres can activate Samad Taylor when rosters expand, but finding consistent playing time for their breakout outfielder will be the real challenge.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-notice-what-diamondbacks-still-can-t-answer-about-ketel-marte?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m173hsjgc3Ketel Marte may soon return, but the Diamondbacks’ communication problem remains a potential edge for the Padres entering September.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:57:28 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-mlb-farm-system-ranking-leaves-no-margin-for-casey-mize-robbie-ray-regret?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m14wxjx9gaThe Padres traded valuable prospects for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray. ESPN’s No. 30 farm system ranking makes an October payoff more important than ever.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-starter-randy-vasquez-is-defying-modern-pitching-logic-with-an-old-school-weapon?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01m1283npzxgRandy Vásquez has a 2.57 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in August with just 12 strikeouts, leaning on a sinker he's throwing more than ever. Here's how the San Diego Padres righty is winning without missing bats.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:17:27 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jeremiah-estrada-s-latest-setback-makes-padres-bullpen-depth-matter-more-than-ever?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m12hj5hmj8With Jeremiah Estrada sidelined again, the Padres need their lesser-known relievers to keep the bridge to Mason Miller and Adrián Morejón standing.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/first-major-challenge-for-padres-new-ownership-hides-at-bottom-of-farm-system-rankings?utm_source=RSSAntonio Barbetta01m11yqa1x63MLB's Pipeline ranks Padres' farm system dead last for third straight cycle, meaning scouting and development could very well be the new ownership's first testThu, 27 Aug 2026 18:08:07 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/stunning-yu-darvish-update-could-indicate-his-padres-career-has-chance-to-be-resurrected?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m0zysx0we3Yu Darvish is throwing again following a long hiatus after elbow surgery, and the 40-year-old isn't ruling out a return to the Padres after all.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-manny-machado-has-one-unlikely-path-to-a-third-straight-silver-slugger-in-2026?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0zqsmysrvThe numbers favor the field, yet Manny Machado still has one narrow route to a 2026 Silver Slugger three-peat with the Padres.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-future-payroll-plans-could-hinge-on-one-vague-phrase-from-new-ownership?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0zfmxs4yzSan Diego’s new owners want a World Series and a healthy business. Their future payroll decisions will reveal how they balance both goals.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:55:19 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-could-face-complete-2027-rotation-overhaul-with-nick-pivetta-s-future-now-in-their-hands?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m0xg7t2b6gNick Pivetta's player option has become a team option due to injury, adding just one more decision onto the Padres' pile ahead of a crucial offseason.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/former-padres-pitcher-matt-waldron-forces-nationals-into-surprising-veteran-sacrifice?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0x5wb3thgFormer Padres pitcher Matt Waldron keeps finding MLB opportunities, with the Nationals sacrificing Trevor Williams to give him another.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:27:21 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-sung-mun-song-demotion-comes-with-an-encouraging-silver-lining?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0wmbesybjWhy the Padres optioned Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A, promoted Dustin Harris and may have created an encouraging outcome for both players.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:17:41 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-new-owners-jose-e-feliciano-and-kwanza-jones-absolutely-nail-introductory-press-conference?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0tv33hj21Padres new owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones began their tenure with bold World Series ambitions, patient capital and plenty of personality.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:41:28 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-hidden-wild-card-advantage-comes-into-focus-amid-diamondbacks-ketel-marte-uncertainty?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0tdwahd6pPadres veterans have answered adversity with accountability, creating a sharp contrast as the Diamondbacks work through Ketel Marte’s situation.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:52:19 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/fernando-tatis-jr-jackson-merrill-home-run-surge-raises-the-padres-playoff-ceiling?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0t2gexansTatis and Merrill have taken over MLB’s second-half home run leaderboard while powering the Padres into control of a Wild Card spot.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:29:51 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-already-have-the-ideal-contingency-plan-after-casey-mize-s-injury?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0qrrg4cemThe Padres already have a way to protect Casey Mize after his ankle injury without disrupting Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray or Michael King.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:06:38 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-still-don-t-know-what-they-have-in-sung-mun-song-after-an-awkward-rookie-season?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m0kz777xwrSung-Mun Song hasn't played a ton for the Padres' in his first MLB season, impressing on defense but rarely doing anything of note at the plate. Has he lived up to expectations thus far?Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/manny-machado-s-august-power-outage-is-giving-padres-some-unwelcome-deja-vu?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m0n17dtz0gManny Machado is having another rough August amidst the Padres' postseason push.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/dylan-cease-s-adjustment-is-giving-blue-jays-the-ace-padres-needed-this-season?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0n07c99czA deeper arsenal has transformed Dylan Cease with the Blue Jays. It is exactly the adjustment the Padres needed from him last season.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:17:34 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-robbie-ray-trade-is-already-showing-signs-it-could-age-terribly?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m0k1t3125pAs Robbie Ray struggles to find his footing in San Diego, a prospect the Padres surrendered to the Giants is lighting the world on fire.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-must-avoid-added-kade-anderson-pressure-on-ethan-salas-decision?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0jh6a7043Kade Anderson forced Seattle’s hand. The Padres would risk Ethan Salas’ Triple-A development by forcing him into a limited September role.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:12:24 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-broadcasters-don-orsillo-and-mark-grant-ranked-best-in-mlb-for-second-straight-year?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0g2tdmp22Padres favorites Don Orsillo and Mark Grant topped MLB’s local broadcaster rankings again, confirming that baseball’s best booth is in San Diego.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/one-swing-change-restored-fernando-tatis-jr-as-the-padres-biggest-weapon?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0gmnyj6shA simple swing change helped Fernando Tatis Jr. escape a historic home run drought and reclaim his place as the Padres’ biggest weapon.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:03:34 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-news-michael-king-stranded-again-jackson-merrill-turns-heads-matt-waldron-hits-a-crossroads?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0fqsr5e2dThe Padres left Michael King short on support, Jackson Merrill kept turning heads and Matt Waldron found himself back on the transaction wire.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:09:10 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/short-lived-padres-starter-signs-surprising-major-league-deal-with-phillies?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0djry4bmvThe Padres received six uneven starts from Nestor Cortes. The Phillies now hope his repaired arm can deliver more down the stretch.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/don-orsillo-s-incredible-fernando-tatis-jr-robbery-call-reopened-old-red-sox-wounds?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0dcsgtp14The Red Sox let Don Orsillo go more than a decade ago. His electric call of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s robbery showed why that decision still stings.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:21:36 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/casey-mize-is-quickly-silencing-padres-doubters-after-nightmare-first-impression?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0bfsrekgyAfter allowing eight runs in his Padres debut, Casey Mize has responded with two strong outings and a needed boost for San Diego’s rotation.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ha-seong-kim-s-fall-from-grace-reminds-padres-fans-that-a-j-preller-was-right-to-let-him-walk?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m0aqj7t56dHa-Seong Kim is having a historically bad stint with the Atlanta Braves this season.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-reckless-baserunning-vs-mets-makes-carson-benge-a-hero-after-four-disastrous-outs?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0avr9svrnThe Padres handed away four outs at home plate, wasted Walker Buehler’s gem and made Mets rookie Carson Benge an instant hero.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:46 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-injury-update-nick-pivetta-waits-samad-taylor-begins-rehab-and-miguel-andujar-starts-swinging?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m0akzdv4ffThe Padres finally have good news on Samad Taylor and Miguel Andujar, but Nick Pivetta remains the injury question nobody can answer.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:52 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-love-potential-playoff-implications-of-diamondbacks-latest-bullpen-call-up?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m08q9dhdxtThe Diamondbacks rolled the dice on Dennis Santana, giving the Padres reason to welcome the potential wild-card consequences.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-new-owners-have-no-grace-period-to-honor-peter-seidler-s-championship-promise?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m08e46wcddPadres fans embraced Peter Seidler’s aggressive pursuit of a championship. Now the franchise’s new owners must prove that ambition will continue.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:05:02 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/re-ranking-the-padres-top-prospects-after-another-a-j-preller-deadline-purge?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m063s09ezbEthan Salas still leads the Padres’ farm, but Coleman Borthwick, Kruz Schoolcraft and Ryan Wideman are reshaping the new top 10.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/joe-musgrove-s-rough-el-paso-start-included-a-huge-win-for-the-padres?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m05mnzcky2Padres starter Joe Musgrove got hit hard in El Paso, yet his rising pitch count and sustained velocity offered major encouragement.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/freddy-fermin-s-season-numbers-paint-a-misleading-picture-of-his-padres-resurgence?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m03edggv5ePadres catcher Freddy Fermin has shown a significant turnaround in production at the plate.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:59:29 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-sign-quirky-former-dodgers-reliever-in-unexpected-reunion?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m03d4zbfe4A.J. Preller added another late-season lottery ticket as Brent Honeywell Jr. returned to the Padres on a low-risk minor league deal.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-take-one-lesson-from-dave-roberts-success-with-the-dodgers?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m02xeet0s7Dave Roberts’ Dodgers tenure offers the Padres a blunt lesson: give Craig Stammen time, authority and the freedom to manage.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:38:25 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/dodgers-ignoring-former-padres-star-as-edwin-diaz-stumbles-is-rivalry-perfection?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m00z623qwcDodgers manager refuses to move former Padres reliever Tanner Scott into the team's closing role full-time.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:14:34 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/mlb-pipeline-top-100-update-exemplifies-ethan-salas-padres-roller-coaster?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m00jtq8c8xPadres catcher Ethan Salas has returned to MLB Pipeline’s Top 25 after injuries and struggles sent his prospect stock tumbling.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:54:39 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/walker-buehler-s-sudden-revival-gives-padres-doubters-a-harsh-reality-check?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kzxy68e8prWalker Buehler is riding a hot streak again, highlighted by his quality start against the Brewers. If he can keep this up, the Padres might finally have a playoff-worthy rotation.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/twins-sign-padres-castoff-just-in-time-for-potential-revenge-game?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzygh9v22zThe Padres released Germán Márquez to accommodate Robbie Ray. Now the Twins could unleash him against San Diego at Petco Park.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/tiny-padres-pirates-trade-could-give-san-diego-an-unexpected-international-gift?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzxxypj080The Padres have an extra $500,000 in international bonus-pool space and a compelling Cuban prospect worth watching.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:25:19 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-news-joe-musgrove-s-promising-return-update-fernando-tatis-jr-rests-robbie-ray-s-playoff-style-hook?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzw10744wvJoe Musgrove is nearing a Padres comeback, Tatis’ day off makes little sense and Stammen’s quick hook for Robbie Ray signals postseason urgency.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-fernando-tatis-jr-clears-another-historic-hurdle-in-chase-of-manny-machado?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01kzvt5wt2r2Are Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. two of the best sluggers in Padres history? When it's all said and done, it will probably come down to these two stars.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:29:54 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/craig-stammen-savored-the-padres-flipping-the-revenge-script-vs-brewers?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzvgv9bxz8Luis Rengifo supplied the Padres with some poetic revenge, launching a grand slam against the Brewers during San Diego’s 11-2 victory.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:44:22 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-new-owners-inherit-the-joy-and-agony-of-a-j-preller?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzsqdnne6eSan Diego’s incoming owners must decide how much freedom, money and prospect capital to give Padres president A.J. Preller.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-insider-puts-ethan-salas-on-the-doorstep-of-a-september-call-up?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzsbt5yk6pEthan Salas is heating up at Triple-A, and the Padres may need to decide soon whether he belongs in their playoff plans.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-turn-brandon-lockridge-s-best-weapon-against-him-in-poetic-brewers-finish?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzrx0beyz3Brandon Lockridge’s speed launched his Padres career. Nearly two years later, it produced Milwaukee’s crushing final out.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:29:30 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/joe-musgrove-makes-padres-return-stance-clear-after-casey-mize-robbie-ray-trades?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01kzrj2c22f2Joe Musgrove isn’t easing off his comeback after the Padres strengthened their rotation with Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:06:10 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-improbable-turnaround-from-mlb-s-worst-offense-revived-their-playoff-dreams?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01kzpaz9zr2zThrough mid-June, the San Diego Padres had MLB's worst offense. Since then, they've been top 10 in nearly every hitting category and are fighting for a Wild Card spot.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/austin-hays-delivered-a-storybook-padres-debut-hours-after-joining-the-team?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kzp6nx1966Mere hours after signing with the Padres, Austin Hays hit a pinch-hit home run in his first-ever at-bat in San Diego. Is there more where that came from?Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:44:46 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/the-forgotten-piece-of-the-casey-mize-trade-could-transform-the-padres-bench?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01kzm26h943cCasey Mize was the Padres' prize at the trade deadline, though Gage Workman could prove to be the best unsung addition of the summer.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:02:34 +0000enhttps://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 +0000en