https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/page/2/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-minor-league-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-r12102/There is no doubt the San Diego Padres have some potential in their minor-league arms. But due to the trades that have sapped prospects over the last few seasons, as well as just this past week, the Padres need to do more work than other franchises to mine that talent and develop those hidden ge...12102Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:02:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-ethan-salas-goes-deep-for-first-time-at-triple-a-r12092/  Friday saw the San Diego Padres' four full-season affiliates go 3-1 with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas stopping Reno 8-6, the Double-A San Antonio Missions striking late for a 6-2 win over Springfield, the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps getting drubbed by West Michigan 14-4 and the Low-A Lak...12092Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:55:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-pitchers-of-the-month-july-2026-the-stars-shine-brightest-r12085/For most of July, talk surrounding the San Diego Padres was centered off-the-field, rather than on it. Rumors of what the Friars would or would not do in the looming MLB trade deadline were swirling, with San Diego holding prized jewels in the bullpen. Amidst the trade speculation, pitching perf...12085Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/robbie-ray-is-walking-a-timing-tightrope-ahead-of-his-padres-debut-r12078/Robbie Ray’s surface numbers show a starter with a 3.08 ERA; his expected metrics reveal a pitcher with a 4.51 FIP trying to avoid a collapse. Without the overpowering fastball that defined his past, the 34-year-old left-hander has reinvented his arsenal to force rushed decisions in the batter’s...12078Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/the-friars-are-rolling-r12071/The San Diego Padres picked up a split of a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks that kept the Friars one game out of an NL wild-card position. Steve Drumwright, with Randy Holt on the injured list this week, recaps the D'backs series, looks back at taking three of four from the San Fr...12071Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:03:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-aj-preller-won-at-trade-deadline-by-being-completely-normal-r12066/Around this time last week, it remained unclear if the San Diego Padres would buy or sell at the 2026 trade deadline. Mired in a standing a few games back of the top three in the National League Wild Card race—and with a handful of teams between them and an actual place among said three—it would...12066Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-draft-picks-alex-conover-nuu-contrades-homer-for-first-pro-hits-r12046/After shoulder fatigue in his return from Tommy John surgery cost him the last two months, Padres prospect Michael Salina threw an inning in the last ACL game of the season tonight. He'll build up in bridge league action to see if he can get to Elsinore next month. Padres Minor-League Trans...12046Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:02:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-hitters-of-the-month-july-2026-manny-machado-rediscovers-his-groove-r12042/The funk from May and June appears to be over, but also serves as a reminder that this offense can suddenly turn bad. Perhaps it was an adjustment period with a new coaching staff, but July showed that the San Diego Padres can be a good offensive team. The Friars will need production like July,...12042Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/vote-for-your-top-padres-prospects-r12031/Unlike other publications, Padres Mission enables all users to contribute to our top prospect rankings. Anyone with a DiamondCentric account can participate and give their input on who they think should be in the Padres' top prospects list. Before you vote, you can hit our top prospects page for...12031Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:26:28 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/why-going-all-in-at-trade-deadline-was-the-right-decision-for-padres-r12027/It turns out, rumors of a San Diego Padres teardown were greatly exaggerated. Entering deadline day at 58-54, the Padres, owners of a negative run differential, pulled off two massive trades to land Robbie Ray and Casey Mize and, in one day, completely revitalize their rotation. Regardless of wh...12027Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-ian-koenig-punches-out-career-high-10-in-missions-win-r12012/  After many many transactions before Wednesday's games, including assigning three 2026 draft choices to Low-A Lake Elsinore, the four full-season affiliates went just 1-3. The Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas fell to Reno 7-5, the Double-A San Antonio Missions were knocked off by Springfield 5-...12012Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:34:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/how-padres-aj-preller-helped-the-dodgers-land-tarik-skubal-r12004/How much responsibility does San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller shoulder for Tarik Skubal now being a Los Angeles Dodger? It depends on your point of view. One on hand, you can say a significant one. On the other, the Dodgers had plenty of other prospects in the...12004Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:03 +0000