San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 13, 2024

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

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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

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

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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

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

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3 Pirates prospects forcing their way into trade deadline conversationFor most of Ben Cherington’s tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates have treated their prospect capital like something to protect at virtually all costs. That approach

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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 🎥

OF Loses Glove in Stands 😅

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Yankees fan was trying to figure out whose glove he'd found and had no idea it belonged to Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez 😂

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will WarrenThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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

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Jon Heyman is reaching embarrassing new lows to connect Paul Skenes to YankeesAt some point, the Paul Skenes-to-the-Yankees discourse has to become embarrassing even for the people manufacturing it. Jon Heyman might have finally reached

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VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?The Bucs are reportedly listening. Would you pull the trigger on a deal?

Pirates Beat Yankees in Extras 😤

Pittsburgh spoils Gerrit Cole's 11 strikeout masterclass

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José Caballero gets instant karma after Pirates-Yankees controversy backfiresJosé Caballero spent Monday night getting under Dennis Santana’s skin. By Wednesday afternoon, the umpires were apparently done letting him test the limits, too

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

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,

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit ColeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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.

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Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

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

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

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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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

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

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

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

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Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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

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 🎥

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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

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

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

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

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

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

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

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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

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

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

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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

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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

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

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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.

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

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.

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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

5 Bubble Teams 📈

Insider Jon Heyman names squads to watch ahead of deadline

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz👂

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

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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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 ➡️

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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.

Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

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

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

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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

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

MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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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.

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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

Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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

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

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

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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

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

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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

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

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Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

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

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

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

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Heartbreaking series opener halts San Diego momentumFriarWatch: July 18 Edition

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This versatile Reds trade target checks every box A.J. Preller lovesSpencer Steer can play basically everywhere, is under control through 2028, and the Reds are listening on offers. Here's why that's a fit for the Padres.

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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

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Padres could be clearing the way for another move after surprising releaseMinor league transactions usually come and go without demanding much attention. However, the Padres’ decision to release Nick Schnell feels a little more intere

Padres vs. Royals (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

San Diego Padres at Kansas City RoyalsYour game thread for July 17, 2026.

What to expect in second halfThe Friars’ playoff hopes are unraveling, and the second half is their last stand.

After first series win of July, San Diego looks to capitalize on pivotal road tripFriarWatch: July 17 Edition

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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

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Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

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Padres’ Jarren Duran trade rumors just became plausible (but for a controversial reason)The Padres have been linked to Jarren Duran for the last couple of seasons. We don’t need to pretend the baseball fit is anything new anymore. The problem has a

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Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for Padres ace reliever ➡️

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2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

Padres in precarious position as play resumes following All-Star breakNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for July 17, 2026.

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

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Jhony Brito rides Padres roster roller coaster back to the majors againPatience is a virtue. That sentiment is definitely known. But for Jhony Brito, patience is everything. It's his key back to the major leagues. The San Diego Pad

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MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

Arizona Complex League ends soon; Kash Mayfield, Ethan Salas in Futures GamePadres minor league update - July 15

Padres must play with urgency after the All-Star breakPadres notes - July 15

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

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3 things that immediately stand out about the Padres’ 2027 scheduleThe 2027 season is still a long way off, and nobody knows what the Padres’ roster will look like by then. We don’t even know whether the season will start on ti

Padres Reacts Survey: Can San Diego climb back into playoff picture?Padres need to play better if they are going to make the postseason.

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa