A year later, the Padres find themselves in slightly better standing. They are 55-49, one game ahead of their 54-50 record last July 24. They are also entering dangerous territory. The wins and losses tell a story of year-over-year improvement. The recent trend lines do not.

The latest rumors suggest that the San Diego Padres are interested in trading for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

There’s no telling yet whether these Padres have another second-half surge in them. But through 100 games, they are, in some ways, ahead of schedule. With their 2-1 victory at loanDepot park on Monday night,

Zack Wheeler headlines a +573 Phillies vs. Padres SGP with a play on the starting pitcher, the away side, and Trea Turner in a strong matchup vs. Yu Darvish.

The Padres found themselves in a familiar place Sunday after a 2-1 loss to the Phillies. They had not gained ground. They had not lost any.

The San Diego Padres are currently in a postseason spot and are also expected to be buyers at the trade deadline. But, it doesn't mean they couldn't still trade away veterans on expiring deals. And according to a recent fan poll,

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