Ray and Mize are Padres, AJ Preller makes a statement with deadline moves

The San Diego Padres got a lot better at the trade deadline. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell recap the trades for Robbie Ray and Casey Mize, and the impact of keeping their bullpen intact. The two hear from Padres president of baseball ops A.J. Preller on his approach at the trade deadline, and wh…

Padres need to be buyers, inside the clubhouse during the trade deadline

Just three games remain until the MLB trade deadline arrives, and the Padres need to be buyers. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in former Padres All-Star closer Heath Bell to discuss what it's like inside the clubhouse during the trade deadline, and why he often disappeared into the gym wit…

Dennis Lin talks Padres trade deadline, is Ethan Salas untouchable?

Every game for the Padres is a must-win game ahead of the trade deadline, and right now they're looking like buyers. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to break down the upcoming MLB trade deadline, why A.J. Preller really has no untouchable players, and if he's a…

One week to trade deadline, Padres offense make a case, too little too late?

The MLB trade deadline is one week away. Should the San Diego Padres be buyers or sellers? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what, if anything has changed after the Padres sweep the Marlins to finish a 5-5 road trip. The two discuss a huge moment from Manny Machado versus the Marlins, Jackso…

The Padres last stand, end of an era, frustrated fans weigh in on deadline

Does the Marlins series represent the Padres last meaningful series of the 2026 season? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith discuss the last road series for the Padres before the trade deadline versus a Marlins team that's lost nine straight games. And yet somehow, the Marlins are still in the hunt fo…

AJ Preller wants to buy, Kyle Glaser on best trade partners for Padres

The San Diego Padres have only won one of their last seven series but President of Baseball Ops A.J. Preller is itching to buy? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss the confounding Padres, what their record says about them, and the obstacles to making a real run. The tr…

Padres stumbling on big road trip, Mason Miller rumors heat up

19 runs one night, two runs the next. The 2026 Padres have been defined by inconsistencies,  injuries, and uninspiring baseball. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres dismal 1-3 roadtrip, and why the manner in which they are losing is more discouraging and telling than their actual rec…

Padres crucial road trip, new owners won't be ready in time, Heath Bell joins

As the Padres get set to embark on a pivotal road trip that will shape A.J. Preller's approach at the trade deadline, we finally have an update on the new ownership group. Kind of? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell jump into what stood out from the All-Star game, the continued speculation around Mas…

State of the Padres farm system, John Conniff talks trade chips

The trade deadline is several weeks away and as expected, All-Star closer Mason Miller was the center of trade rumors at the All-Star game.  Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discussed the line of questioning around Miller and why the don't think he's getting traded before the deadline. But what DO t…

Are the Padres better than a .500 team? AJ Preller's deadline dilemma

The San Diego Padres head into the All-Star break with a .500 record but have they shown enough to think they can turn it around in the second half? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the team's first half, what kind of grade they give them for their official "first half" of the season and a …