Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.

The San Diego Padres have reportedly inquired about Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. More news: Padres P

Following a six-run inning powered by three-run homers from Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras, the Cardinals bullpen combined to keep the Padres scoreless for four innings in a 9-7 win.

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

The San Diego Padres have been predicted to be trading right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to acquire another strong bat ahead of the trade deadline.

The 19 members of San Diego’s 2025 Draft class are officially Padres. The team announced on Thursday that it has signed its entire 19-player Draft class -- plus 11 non-drafted free agents. Left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft headlined that class at No.

The San Diego Padres could afford to add another pitcher to their roster at the trade deadline, and Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo is the perfect option.

The reported change in representation is a recent one for the 34-year-old pitcher who is expected to opt out of his contract with the Padres.

The San Diego Padres are predicted to land a 40 home run slugger from the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline.

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The Padres' former associate manager and 2023 National League Manager of the Year Award winner is reportedly a candidate for an upcoming job vacancy.