The Padres have some work to do this week to better their chance to play into October; Jose Iglesias, Jake Cronenworth combine for fantastic out

The 2025 Padres have a tremendously high ceiling and some very obvious flaws. That was abundantly clear, even before they finished their three-city road trip at 5-5. Still, the post-All-Star trek through Washington,

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado and St. Louis Cardinals assistant coach Jon Jay don't like each other, which was evident in Saturday's game.

The San Diego Padres started their current road trip versus the Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals with a lead over the San Francisco Giants and Cardinals in the Wild Card race. In fact, on July 21 they were 3.5 games up on the Giants, Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds.

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Cease’s name has come up in trade rumors, largely because he’s in his final year under contract and is making nearly $14 million. Theoretically, the Padres could trade Cease for controllable pieces, while freeing up money to spend elsewhere on the roster.

As usual, Preller will be one of the prime executives to watch at the deadline, pricing every available player, including his own.