Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer and 2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara pitched seven innings with four strikeouts as the Marlins beat the Padres 3-2.

The San Diego Padres lost the second game of their series to the Miami Marlins, 4-3, on Tuesday evening. The Friars fell to 55-46 on the year despite a two-run

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is July 31, which means we're eight days away and the ticking of the clock is starting to become audible. We've seen very little movement thus far, but there's still some sorting out to be done in the standings and we've got over a week.

The San Diego Padres have to do some payroll gymnastics to address their needs and not take themselves out of the playoff race at the trade deadline.

The Padres entered play Tuesday with a 3.60 team ERA -- the best mark in the National League. They’ve managed it, somehow, despite a revolving door at the back of their starting rotation. Yu Darvish missed the first 3 1/2 months.

The Padres have multiple needs and a thinner farm system than a year ago, which might mean they have to settle for another rental or two.

Tyler Wade is starting at second base. This at one time did not merit special mention. But Wednesday’s game (9:10 a.m. PT) against the Marlins will be Wade’s first time in the starting lineup since June 25.

The San Diego Padres have recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A El Paso, and he is set to start Tuesday evening's contest against the Miami Marlins.