San Dieg Padres reliever Jason Adam spoke out about how he learned he was going to be an All-Star. He was in church when the phone rang.

It’s Friday, July 11 and the Phillies (54-39) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (50-43). Ranger Suárez is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Ryan Bergert for San Diego.

The San Diego Padres look to address a major need through a potential trade with the Texas Rangers as the deadline approaches.

SAN DIEGO — Padres closer Robert Suarez will drop his appeal after his suspension for hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was reduced to two games, league sources told The Athletic.

Veteran right-hander has been out since mid-March due to elbow issue; will face Diamondbacks in first game of 2025

San Diego is 4-3 on a season-high 10-game homestand, alternating wins and losses. The team's bullpen has been a consistent strength, putting two relievers on the National League All-Star team -- right-handers Jason Adam and Robert Suarez. And some feel left-hander Adrian Morejon could have been a third.

Preview the July 8 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.