The San Diego Padres took a 4-3 win in the final game of their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, splitting the series 2-2. They improve to 50-4

An area of need for the Padres is starting pitching. Michael King has been out since May with a shoulder ailment, and Dylan Cease has been up-and-down all season. Nick Pivetta and his 3.07 ERA has given the team quality innings all year, but outside of him, it hasn’t been much.

It’s stating the obvious to say this will be an eventful Trade Deadline in San Diego. With A.J. Preller as general manager, they all are.

The San Diego Padres were given a positive update on the health of Michael King, who has been out for more than a month. Even though tests are showing no damag

One of the most important positions for the San Diego Padres to address in the next month is their catcher spot. With Martin Maldanado and Elias Diaz struggling at the plate, both behind it and next to it,

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease potentially being traded to the New York Yankees. But, this trade in question hasn't materialized until now.

The issue with this proposal, Rymer says, is the amount the Padres would need to give up. De Vries is the No. 3 prospect in MLB, and the Padres will likely not want to consider moving the 18-year-old.

Heading into the trade deadline, there's no doubt that the Padres need pitching. If San Diego doesn't improve its rotation, they shouldn't expect much to change throughout the year.  When recently searching for arms the Padres could add,