San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves - July 13, 2024

San Diego Padres at Atlanta BravesYour game thread for July 23, 2026.

Mike Yastrzemski back in right field, Dominic Smith at DH in Braves-Padres series finaleNL Player of the Week means you don’t get a break from catching - sorry, Drake.

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3 Mason Miller blockbuster trades Padres should actually considerThe Padres paid a monster price to acquire Mason Miller. One that many teams probably wouldn’t have. But sunk cost isn’t a roster-building strategy and the Padr

The solution to the San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller dilemma is simpleOther teams will call, but should the Friars trade their closer?

Padres’ five-run rally not enough in 7-6 lossFriarWatch: July 23 Edition

Braves make Ronald Acuña Jr. decision with release of lineup vs. PadresThe Atlanta Braves released their lineup for the series finale against the Padres and it revealed their intentions with Ronald Acuña Jr.

Padres come up short in comeback bid against BravesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 23, 2026.

Chris Sale slated to start series finale versus San Diego The Braves seek win #60 to secure the series win.

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Padres’ star trio is heating up just as their postseason window begins to closeThe San Diego Padres have spent most of the season waiting for their biggest names to resemble the superstars they are paid to be. It’s starting to look like th

Latest Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim injury updates foreshadow Braves' roster crunchRonald Acuna Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim nearing their return from injury could spell the end of Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen on the Braves' big league roster.

Building the Braves’ dream trade deadline if Atlanta were to go truly all-inThe Atlanta Braves have a lot of work to do at the trade deadline. Here is what things could look like if they pulled out all the stops and went for it.

Braves News: Trade deadline, Martin Perez returns, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

Braves emerge victorious amid late eruptions, 7-6Two huge rallies, one for each team, but the Braves came away with a win

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Jim Bowden’s radical Padres trade proposal ignores one inconvenient truthJim Bowden wants the Padres to pull the plug. But the problem is they still have a pulse. During a recent appearance on “Front Office Unfiltered,” the longtime

Padres vs. Braves (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

San Diego Padres at Atlanta BravesYour game thread for July 22, 2026.

Padres bounce back against Atlanta in balanced winFriarWatch: July 22 edition

Austin Riley drops to fifth as Braves look to do better against Michael KingDid you know this is the first time Mauricio Dubon has hit lower than sixth in about two months?

Reynaldo Lopez’s dud vs. Padres is setting stage for huge Braves trade deadline overpayThe Atlanta Braves may have to be far more aggressive at the trade deadline than they want to be thanks to Reynaldo Lopez's collapsing stock.

Martin Perez returns for Game Three against PadresPerez Pachinko is back, baby (disclaimer: fun not guaranteed)

3 Wandy Peralta trade destinations that make sense for the PadresThe Padres remain stuck in an uncomfortable space between buying and selling, so naturally the trade rumors have begun pulling names from their bullpen. Wandy P

Three players the Braves need to acquire before the 2026 trade deadlineThe Braves sure could benefit from reuniting with an old friend, right?

Braves reinstate Martín Pérez, option JR RitchieYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Former Padres pitching castoff lands unexpected MLB opportunity with RangersThe Padres took a low-risk swing on Marco Gonzales over the winter. It went nowhere, and nobody who watched him pitch for El Paso should be surprised. However,

Padres Reacts Survey: Who is the bigger trade chip, Mason Miller or Ethan Salas?Both have value, but it might hurt to lose one more than the other.

Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. Singles in RehabAcuna had three hard hit balls and played seven innings in right field

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Angels Also Spied on PadresFormer scout Justin Prinstein was spotted at Petco Park in April (The Athletic)

Braves finally lose Carlos Carrasco after shuffling him back and forth all season longThe Atlanta Braves are going to have to figure out some other way to manage their pitching roster, because Carlos Carrasco is no longer an option.

Padres club Braves to even seriesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 22, 2026.

Braves News: Mike Yastrzemski returns, series even versus Padres, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

How weird was Tuesday’s game?I think it was pretty weird, and this isn’t a post about pitching management (not weird when botched by the Braves)

How Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta could reshape Padres' trade deadline plansNo matter how you look at it, the San Diego Padres need help. Quickly. Right now, the Friars don't look like a playoff team, but that doesn't mean that AJ Prell

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Braves won the Rafael Montero trade by an even wider margin than we all thoughtWhen the Atlanta Braves traded away Rafael Montero, it looked like they were just cutting him loose. However, that deal brought back Jim Jarvis in return.

2 familiar Braves trade partners that may be in play again, 2 who aren't worth a phone callTrading with familiar teams isn't a bad strategy at the deadline, but for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves, only a couple make real sense.

Braves fall to the Padres in low-scoring fashionTwo down, two to go

5 teams the Padres should be negotiating with in a Mason Miller tradeMason Miller trade buzz isn't going away. Here are 5 teams with the farm depth and bullpen need to actually pry him from the Padres.

Tatís Crushes 474-Ft BOMB 💣

Longest home run in MLB this season

MiLB Team's STACKED Lineup 😯

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58 years of combined MLB service time and two former MVPs in the lineup. Typical Tuesday at Gwinnett Field. 🎟️: https://t.co/HWFEBAwGr8 📍: Gwinnett Field ⏰: 6:35pm 📻/📺: https://t.co/cmnejywP0P

Machado's 2nd HR of Game 🔥

Manny finding groove with 3rd homer of series 🎥

Merrill's Clutch HR 💥

Padres OF hits third homer in as many days to tie game 🎥

San Diego Padres at Atlanta BravesYour game thread for July 21, 2026.

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Mike Yastrzemski back in lineup to face PadresYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Padres power-up not enough, fall to Atlanta in Game 1FriarWatch: July 21 Edition

Mike Yastrzemski reinstated from injured list, Kyle Farmer releasedWhen will the Farmer minor league deal hit, do we think?

Braves welcome back Mike Yastrzemski from the IL, but his return cost them bench depthThe Atlanta Braves are getting more healthy after bringing Mike Yastrzemski back from the injured list. Unfortunate, it cost a bench bat his job.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Reynaldo López gets the start against the PadresCan we make it three in a row?

Alex Anthopoulos: “We thought” Braves had completed Kyle Schwarber trade in 2021File this near the top of the “We Tried” folder for the Atlanta Braves

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Miguel Andújar’s IL stint clears path for Padres to unleash Luis CampusanoLosing Miguel Andújar hurts the Padres. But they have an obvious way to soften the blow, and it starts with giving Luis Campusano more opportunities. Andújar la

Victor Mederos is quickly becoming Braves' spark plug as well as a fan favoriteThe Atlanta Braves have a new secret weapon in Victor Mederos. While the attention was first on his "bat", he has become much more than a one-hit wonder.

Padres outhit Braves, lose 3-2News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 21, 2026.

Buy, sell, or stand pat. Assessing the Padres trade deadlineBig decisions to come for Friars

Atlanta Braves News: Mederos Mania Has Arrived, Hurston Waldrep Injury News, MoreGood Way to start the week for Braves.

How back is Austin Riley?Austin Riley is on a bit of a streak. Are you hopeful?

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Ty France’s resurgence gives the Padres only two sensible trade deadline optionsTy France has been everything the Padres could have wanted and, honestly, much more. They brought him back on a minor league contract during spring training. He

Reveal of Braves' failed Kyle Schwarber pursuit a reminder of trade deadline opportunityAlex Anthopoulos just revealed how close the Atlanta Braves were to trading for Kyle Schwarber at a previous trade deadline. It would have changed everything.

Braves Notes: Brutal Hurston Waldrep update, Drake Baldwin makes history, Alex LodiseCatch up on the latest Atlanta Braves news, including an tough update on Hurston Waldrep, Drake Baldwin's historic game, and Alex Lodise's torrid stretch.

Bryce Elder strong, Ozzie Albies homers, and bullpen gets it done in Braves win over PadresThis was quite possibly the most encouraging one run win all season

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Fernando Tatis Jr. perfectly summed up the chaos of every Padres trade deadlineNever underestimate the madness of A.J. Preller.

Hurston Waldrep being evaluated with right arm discomfortAtlanta’s starting pitching depth may be thinned further.

Padres vs. Braves (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

San Diego Padres at Atlanta BravesYour game thread for July 20, 2026.

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Padres Place Miguel Andujar On IL With Wrist FractureA notable loss for the Padres, two weeks out from the deadline.

Braves Rumors: Latest Spencer Strider injury update came with clear trade deadline warningThe Atlanta Braves will have to find out exactly what Spencer Strider's injury situation is before they can truly decide on a path at the trade deadline.

Drake Baldwin announced as National League Player of the WeekAtlanta’s All-Star catcher caps off a memorable week with a memorable performance

Braves announce signings of all 21 2026 MLB Draft PicksThe Atlanta Braves announce they have signed all 21 of their 2026 MLB Draft picks today.

Drake Baldwin at DH and Eli White gets start as Braves face PadresThe red hot Braves offense takes on another hot offense in the Padres

Miguel Andujar Going on IL

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We have recalled C Rodolfo Durán from Triple-A El Paso and placed INF/DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-Day IL with right wrist fracture.

Top Skubal Suitors 👀

MLB insider Jon Heyman reveals potential best fits for Tigers ace

Slugfest adds hopeful end note to San Diego’s series lossFriarWatch: July 20 Edition

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Anthopoulos On Braves' Deadline NeedsThe Braves could use a starter, a reliever and a bat. They're not prioritizing one deadline need over the others. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

5 Bubble Teams 📈

Insider Jon Heyman names squads to watch ahead of deadline

Bryce Elder takes the mound as the Braves take on the PadresCan the red hot offense of the Braves carry Elder to a win against the Padres?

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Return of The BoogeymanIt might be a bad time to see the Orioles. It’s apparently never a good time to see the Padres.

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👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Which pitchers will the Braves (and other contenders) go after at the Trade Deadline?Tarik Skubal is the big domino in this season’s Trade Deadline but there are other prime targets to be had

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Nick Pivetta contract wrinkle puts a ticking clock on his Padres recoveryThe contract language makes this more than a typical injury update. The Padres have a financial decision to make while Nick Pivetta is still trying to save his

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman, Alex Lodise go yardMake that 22 home runs, to go with 32 stolen bases in an impressive 2026 for Eric Hartman

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The experiment is over, a change needs to be madeThe 2026 season has been tough for Friars skipper Craig Stammen, as he lacks the skills to be a good big league manager.

Solving Braves’ Grant Holmes problem may require this former All-Star arm to step up The Atlanta Braves can't keep Grant Holmes in their rotation for much longer. In order to make the switch, they really need Reynaldo Lopez's best effort.

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Padres throttle Royals in series finaleNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 20, 2026.

How back is Drake Baldwin?Perhaps so back?

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Padres News: Randy Vásquez Returns, Jhony Brito Optioned, Ron Marinaccio DFA’dThe Padres shuffled their pitching staff again over the weekend. They reinstated Randy Vásquez from the 15-day IL, DFA’d Ron Marinaccio, activated Wandy Peralta

Atlanta Braves News: Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin Dominate, Owen Murphy Back To Minors, MoreSundays are fun days when the offense arrives.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Braves News: Anthopoulos' trade deadline plan, Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Ha-Seong KimThings are getting interesting for the Atlanta Braves after a key series win and the trade deadline coming up fast.

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Braves Select Elieser HernándezThe Braves are selecting the contract of Hernández and sending Murphy down to Triple-A after he threw 49 pitches yesterday.

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Padres Reinstate Randy Vásquez From IL, Designate Ron MarinaccioThe Padres shuffled a few pitchers on Sunday, reinstating Vásquez and Peralta in place of Marinaccio and Brito.

All-Star arm might be perfect fit for Braves, but agreeing on a trade package could be toughWhile the Atlanta Braves desperately need rotation help and Michael Wacha seems to be available, trading for him could be tricky.

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Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans do not see San Diego playing in postseasonThe offense, pitching AND a rookie manager may be too much to overcome.

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Padres fans should brace for an A.J. Preller trade deadline first since 2019A.J. Preller is not going to approach the deadline quietly. He will pick a direction, start calling every executive with a phone and drive the conversation. Thi

Braves vs. Rangers series recap: Bats embiggened after BreakYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

These key bats trending in right direction exactly what Braves fans have been waiting forAustin Riley and Drake Baldwin both homered in the Braves' series finale on Sunday. Here's how each returning to form goes a long way toward helping Atlanta.

Drake Baldwin career game, Austin Riley breakthrough lead Braves past RangersIs the Braves’ lineup returning to form? Promising, if early, signs.

Rangers vs. Braves (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 8-5 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Baldwin Multi-HR Game 😤

Braves catcher is 5-for-5 and not slowing down

San Diego Padres at Kansas City RoyalsYour game thread for July 19, 2026.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

Crushing loss ends hope for series win against Kansas CityFriarWatch: July 19 Edition

Brewer Hicklen, Dom Smith in lineup for Braves-Rangers finaleThe Braves are overdue for a big Dom Smith moment.

Braves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver Goes 4.1 Scoreless in RehabAJ Smith-Shawver’s scoreless rehab outing led the action on the Atlanta Braves farm system on Saturday.

Braves option Owen Murphy, select Elieser HernandezPitcher merry-go-round re-engaged

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Braves are running out of internal rotation options after latest roster moveYet another Atlanta Braves move to address their rotation this year seems to have fallen short after Owen Murphy gets sent back to the minors.

Padres regressing with back-to-back losses to RoyalsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 19, 2026.

Braves hand ball to Grant Holmes for Rangers rubber matchCan Grant Holmes carry a strong first-half finish into the second half?

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Padres would compound the Xander Bogaerts mistake by sacrificing Mason MillerThe Padres can admit the Xander Bogaerts contract has become a problem. Paying an underperforming 33-year-old roughly $25 million annually through 2033 doesn’t

How does the Mets fire sale affect the Braves?Or does it at all?

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Braves should use the trade deadline to try and steal this former Cy Young contender from AL EastThe Orioles could be a great trade partner for the Atlanta Braves. Lefty starter Trevor Rogers may not be the biggest name, but he could be a nice addition.

Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, tough loss, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

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Padres may have mistaken Walker Buehler's hot streak for a breakthroughThere's nothing wrong with fans buying back into a player. Sometimes, adversity makes those athletes stronger, giving fans something to hope for. San Diego Padr

BABIP and defense doom Braves in loss to TexasThe Braves lost a bummer of a game, as bad BABIP luck and poor defense proved too much for the offense to overcome

Rangers vs. Braves (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-6 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-1 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Dylan Lee deserves extension from Braves, but Atlanta's own stubbornness may prevent itDylan Lee has pitched exceptional in 2026, but the Atlanta Braves' previous deals makes us think an extension for Lee is not on the horizon.

San Diego Padres at Kansas City RoyalsYour game thread for July 18, 2026.