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Winnipeg Free Press
8 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Cardinals host the Padres to open 4-game series
San Diego Padres (55-47, second in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (52-51, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (0-2, 6.08 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Cardinals: Sonny Gray (9-4, 4.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 123 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -138, Padres +116; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres on Thursday to start a four-game series. St. Louis has a 52-51 record overall and a 29-20 record at home. Cardinals hitters are batting a collective .252, the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play. San Diego has gone 24-29 on the road and 55-47 overall. Padres pitchers have a collective 3.60 ERA, which ranks sixth in MLB play. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Brendan Donovan has 24 doubles and eight home runs for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras is 13 for 41 with five doubles, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Luis Arraez has a .285 batting average to lead the Padres, and has 18 doubles, four triples and five home runs. Xander Bogaerts is 13 for 37 with a home run and five RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 3-7, .264 batting average, 5.29 ERA, outscored by 15 runs Padres: 6-4, .259 batting average, 2.48 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Thomas Saggese: day-to-day (undisclosed), Nolan Gorman: 10-Day IL (back), Lars Nootbaar: 10-Day IL (ribs), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Padres: Michael King: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padres Expected To Cut Ties With Surging Outfield Prospect In Deadline Deal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The San Diego Padres seem bound to hunt a few big trade targets at the upcoming deadline. They need to add an outfielder above all else, but it wouldn't hurt for them to add some pitching, too. With outfielders like Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran reportedly on their radar, the Padres need to be willing to cut ties with some top prospect talent to land them. FanSided's Eric Cole recently predicted the Padres would cut ties with outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas. Ornelas has crushed Triple-A pitching, but struggled in the big leagues. It could be time for a change of scenery. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Tirso Ornelas #21 of the San Diego Padres looks on before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Tirso Ornelas #21 of the San Diego Padres looks on before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California."Including Ornelas here is more just hoping he gets to a new organization where he could actually get some playing time as opposed to the crowded Padres roster," Cole wrote. "While the numbers and tools aren't the loudest with Ornelas, the guy can just hit and could probably help a team right now. "If AJ Preller finds a real upgrade for left field, catcher, or their rotation, including Ornelas, could give their trade partner a MLB-ready bat and allow San Diego to include lower-level prospects to round a potential deal out." Ornelas has been good in Triple-A, but big league pitching seems to be a tick too good for him right now. That doesn't mean he's a bust, but he certainly can't help the Padres win right now. If San Diego is going to go after an outfielder on the trade market, it would make sense to send an outfield prospect back in return. Using Ornelas in a deal to acquire a big league outfielder makes perfect sense for the Padres. More MLB: Mariners Predicted To Swing Blockbuster Eugenio Suárez Trade To Win AL West
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Trade 'Sneaky' Target to Padres After Dylan Cease News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are looking for upgrades ahead of the trade deadline and they might have to part with some big-league talent in order to land them. As the team looks to recapture a lead in the American League East division and ultimately return to the World Series this fall, its shopping list includes relievers, a third baseman and a starting pitcher capable of slotting in alongside Max Fried, Carlos Rodon and, eventually, Luis Gil. And now a new frontline starter could be on the trade block. "A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end," ESPN's Buster Olney reported. "Perception of other teams is that the (San Diego) Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs." Olney added that "AL East teams" have inquired about Cease and the Yankees might have a player that intrigues the Padres in backup catcher JC Escarra. CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 27: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres seen in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.... CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 27: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres seen in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by) More Mowry/Getty "Escarra is a sneaky popular trade target league-wide," CBS Sports' Mike Axisa wrote. "I'm betting on Escarra being a pleasant surprise down the stretch, taking over as the starting catcher, and giving the Padres much more offense behind the plate while being no downgrade defensively. ... The Yankees can afford to trade Escarra because Austin Wells is entrenched as the starting catcher and Ben Rice has begun to see more action behind the plate as a way to get his bat in the lineup." Though Escarra is a rookie and Cease could be just a rental if he ends up leaving in free agency, a swap of the two would allow the Yankees to fortify an area of need while dealing from one of strength. With the trade deadline rapidly approaching and a long list of needs ahead, that's the kind of move that might appeal to the Bronx Bombers. More MLB: Dodgers Predicted to Replace Tanner Scott With Trade for Reliever of the Year
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Former Cy Young Finalist Surprisingly Emerges in Trade Market
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Most would not think that the San Diego Padres are in any position to become somewhat sellers at the trade deadline. However, that is not quite the case according to some of the latest reports. MLB insider Buster Olney has reported that San Diego has made starting pitcher Dylan Cease available for trade. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC."A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end," Olney wrote via a post on X. "Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him." The idea of floating Cease around is quite an interesting one from San Diego's front office, as it entered Wednesday just 3 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. Cease has been extremely reliable and consistent, as he's made 30-plus in each of the last four seasons and is well on pace to reach that mark again this season. He has, though, struggled a bit throughout the year. After his loss Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, Cease is now 3-10 with a 4.59 ERA across 21 starts and 113 2/3 innings pitched. Dylan Cease, Dirty 85mph Knuckle Curve. 😨 — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 23, 2025 As for the suitors listed, both the Mets and Cubs are in need of upgrades to their starting rotations, and both have the assets to get a deal done. Cease in New York would be his first time pitching under the bright lights of New York and some guys just can't handle that spotlight. A trade to Chicago would send Cease back to the team that originally drafted him all the way back in 2014. Either way, a Cease trade would be a massive move and whatever team strikes a deal for him would give up a massive haul for one of the top strikeout pitchers in baseball. More MLB: Cardinals Shockingly Designate $7.5 Million Pitcher for Assignment
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padres Might Have To Get Creative To Address Needs With Expiring Contracts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The San Diego Padres just dipped under the luxury tax threshold this season, but with their payroll projected by Fangraphs to land in the second tier, they face a 12% surcharge on their payroll next season. This makes Alden Gonzalez of ESPN believe that the Padres might have to do some flipping to address their needs at the trade deadline. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo byThe Padres have three specific needs: a left fielder, a catcher, and an end-of-rotation starter. With little wiggle room on the payroll and after taking significant hits to their farm system in trades the last few seasons, they may have to flip major league assets for the pieces they need. The Padres have a couple of valuable players who could be free agents after the season, including starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Cease is set to become a free agent this offseason and has had the season that he had hoped for. While he is striking out more batters per nine innings than last season, he has given up more runs and has seen his ERA grow by a run from last year. If the Padres do not envision themselves extending Cease, another team could be interested in the former Cy Young candidate. Luis Arráez is also a pending free agent, and while he is still hitting for a high average, his bat has taken a step backward this season. If Padres general manager AJ Preller needs to, he could use Arráez as a chip to get the pieces that he needs to contend for the National League pennant. With the deadline looming and the Padres holding a playoff spot, Preller is likely to wheel and deal to put the finishing touches on his championship contender. More MLB: Cardinals Manager Hopes Michael McGreevy's Appearance 'Not A Spot Start'
