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Pirates move on from former closer, acquire bullpen arm from Padres

After a long and frustrating journey that no one could have seen coming this season, the Pirates have moved on from their former closer. Pittsburgh officially designated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment on Thursday, cutting ties with the polarizing reliever. The Bucs acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for […]

Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment

The Pirates announced that they have acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Padres. The Friars, who designated him for assignment recently, receive international bonus pool considerations in return. The pool space is worth $500K, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. In a corresponding move, Pittsburgh has designated righty Dennis Santana for assignment. Santana, 30, is having […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Cut 9-Year MLB Veteran After Completing Trade with Padres

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a notable roster move on Thursday afternoon. It has been announced that the Pirates are acquiring pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres in exchange for international signing pool money. Marinaccio had recently been cut by the Padres, but was traded before clearing waivers, so he will head to Pittsburgh […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Cut 9-Year MLB Veteran After Completing Trade with Padres appeared first on HEAVY .

Braves vs. Padres Chat and Discussion: Chris Sale vs. Kyle Hart

It’s an early one for this series finale. Let us know what you’re having for lunch (or breakfast, PT folks) as we gear up for a 12:15 pm ET first pitch. ICYMI Pitching preview Lineups 2026 MLB Draft Tracker Three players the Braves need to acquire before the 2026 trade deadline

Game 103: San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves

San Diego Padres (50-52) at Atlanta Braves (59-42), July 23, 2026, 9:15 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Truist Park – Atlanta, GA Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Padres’ five-run rally not enough in 7-6 loss

The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres in the series-deciding finale. If the Braves win, they will have won three of the four games. A victory this morning secures a series split for the Padres. The four-game set has been highly competitive, as the Braves are coming off a dramatic 7-6 win last night. […]

The solution to the San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller dilemma is simple

The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. EST. And for the next two weeks, the Friar Faithful will be inundated with Mason Miller trade rumors. The media experts have the San Diego Padres as definite sellers and maintain the organization will trade Miller to the highest bidder.  Despite all […]

Good Morning San Diego: Padres come up short in comeback bid against Braves

Michael King deserved better than what he got. The San Diego Padres starter completed six innings and scattered five hits while allowing just one run to the Atlanta Braves. The Padres did nothing to support him on offense and his night ended with Atlanta holding onto a 1-0 lead. Jackson Merrill helped out in the […]

Will The Padres Move Mason Miller?

For the last two months, Aroldis Chapman was expected to be the best reliever traded this summer. Boston’s 15-game win streak has put them in Wild Card position and probably takes him off the market. That coincided with increased chatter about the possibility of a Mason Miller blockbuster for a second straight year. The Padres take […]

Game 102: San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves

San Diego Padres (50-51) at Atlanta Braves (58-42), July 22, 2026, 4:15 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Truist Park – Atlanta, GA Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Padres bounce back against Atlanta in balanced win

The San Diego Padres may have played one of their most balanced games of the season in the second matchup versus the Braves in Atlanta on Tuesday. The newly rejiggered lineup paid off and starter Walker Buehler was able to push through some second inning wildness to complete more than five innings for the 8-3 […]

Padres Discussing Wandy Peralta In Trade Talks

The Padres have been “actively discussing” left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta in trade talks recently, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. There’s no indication a deal is close at this time. Peralta, who’ll turn 35 this weekend, is playing out the third season of a four-year, $16.5MM contract. He’s posted a 2.32 ERA in […]

Martin Perez returns for Game Three against Padres

The universe is cold and unfeeling, but also apparently has a bit of a twisted sense of humor. How’s that for a paradox? This is my way of saying that once again, I have game coverage for a Martin Perez start… something I’ve enjoyed less than most things the Braves have devised to put on […]

The Cubs are on pace to score more than 800 runs

The Cubs have played 101 games and have scored 519 runs. Just what does this have to do with MLB’s Trade Deadline, which comes up in just 12 days? Let’s look at some numbers from this season and then I’ll explain further. That run total of 519 ranks fourth in MLB, behind the Dodgers (526) […]

Braves reinstate Martín Pérez, option JR Ritchie

TBD no more: between this weekend’s rumblings and JR Ritchie’s 3.2 innings of relief in last night’s loss to San Diego, today’s moves aren’t suprising. Martín Pérez has been activated and is set to start tonight’s game. He has been sidelined since July 6 after suffering a 92 mph liner to the left forearm in […]

Nobody Can Afford San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller

The San Diego Padres enter Wednesday a game under .500 and 2.0 games back of the Wild Card. So naturally, in their middling state, some rumors are floating around about pieces they might trade, such as All-Star closer Mason Miller.Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report wrote that it would take an enormous offer for the Padres […] The post Nobody Can Afford San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller appeared first on HEAVY .

Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Hurston Waldrep Decision During Padres Series

The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the San Diego Padres in a four-game series this week. The NL showdown is tied at one apiece, as of Wednesday. During the Padres series, Atlanta quietly made a roster decision on pitcher Hurston Waldrep. Waldrep, a fringe starter for the Braves this season, injured himself in his […] The post Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Hurston Waldrep Decision During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY .