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Major League Baseball's 2025 trade deadline is on Thursday, July 31st, at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, or 3:00 P.M. Western. Once the deadline passes, no MLB trades can occur, though sometimes a deal will be announced shortly after the deadline passes. But, as long as it's submitted to MLB before the deadline, a deal can pass.

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

The return of Yu Darvish to the Padres' starting rotation following a mysterious ... injury was anticipated for months. So far, it's been hard to imagine a bigg

The San Diego Padres are calling the Chicago White Sox's bluff over their trade demands for the team's $50 million outfielder.

The San Diego Padres have entertained the idea of trading Dylan Cease, as he continues to underperform in the final year of his contract. But getting rid of Cease in the middle of a Wild Card chase feels counteproductive,

The San Diego Padres won their series opener against the New York Mets, 7-6, in a wild game. A five-run inning revived the game for the Friars, and they took the win with an Elias Diaz walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Vientos crushed his first career grand slam in what became the Mets' 7-6 loss at the San Diego Padres on Monday evening.

The 27-year-old Soroka makes sense as a rental for a contender. He is playing on an expiring contract that pays $9 million in 2025, and if he shines on the mound this Tuesday night against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, the 27-year-old hurler could have an even bigger target on his back from pitcher-needy clubs.

The Cleveland Guardians may look to cut ties with their star outfielder, Steven Kwan, ahead of the trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres are the perfect fit.

Miami Marlins reliever Anthony Bender is a very popular name among teams looking to buy leading up to Thursday's trade deadline.