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Newsweek
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Padres Urged To Pursue Trade For $4.5 Million Veteran Catcher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The San Diego Padres have a very talented roster, but they're still a tick behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, the Padres could look to close the gap a bit on the Dodgers by swinging a trade to upgrade their catcher in the coming weeks. Padres catchers have been a net negative to the team at this point. Cameron Zunkel of Clutch Points recently urged the Padres to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers before the trade deadline. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 22: Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of the game at Target Field on June... MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 22: Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of the game at Target Field on June 22, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More"That is where Ryan Jeffers comes into play. Jeffers is a free agent after the 2026 season, and he is 28 years old," Zunkel wrote. "Along with that, Minnesota has a few catchers in their top prospect list that will be ready for the MLB in the next year or two. "On the season, Jeffers is slashing .248/.346/.402 with six home runs, 29 RBI, and just 47 strikeouts to 28 walks in 63 games played. The right-handed batter would be better than both the catchers San Diego is putting out there daily. His defense is just average, but his bat makes up for it. He might take a few prospects to acquire, but the Padres would be smart to pursue Ryan Jeffers. Doing so would make San Diego a World Series contender." A trade for Jeffers would likely be quite affordable, as the middle tier of catchers never seems to net a huge return on the trade market. Jeffers would be a significant upgrade over what the Padres have at the position right now. San Diego would transition from a negative-WAR catcher to somebody who could post 2.0 or 3.0 WAR across a solid season. It's a no-brainer. More MLB: Reds Boldly Predicted To Swing Trade For Exciting Young Outfielder
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Padres' Jake Cronenworth Responds to Dodgers Rivalry Claim
Padres' Jake Cronenworth Responds to Dodgers Rivalry Claim originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have all the ingredients for a fruitful modern-day rivalry – highly-competitive matchups, frequent bouts of tempers flaring and some of the most well-known players in MLB. Advertisement While many in the baseball world consider the two squads to be rivals, Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy offers a contrarian point of view, claiming that his team has one, and only one, true rival: the San Francisco Giants. "I don't like it when people say you have rivals. I just think, if you have a rival, it's your counterpart. And that's always going to be the Giants for the Dodgers, at least," Muncy said in an interview with Foul Territory TV posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on June 9. "For me, your rival is just one team. You don't have multiple teams as your rival." Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth agrees to disagree on the topic. While he understands the Dodgers and Padres may not share a mutual animosity like other MLB teams, like the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, he still considers the two Southern Californian teams to be rivals. San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) celebrates with the dugout after hitting an RBI double during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Frerker-Imagn Images "It's been a battle every single year against those guys. We beat them in '22 in the playoffs; they beat us last year in the playoffs and go on to win the World Series," Cronenworth said in a separate Foul Territory TV interview posted on Friday. "Between us two, within the last handful of years, that's, for sure, a rivalry." Advertisement While superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Tatis Jr. headlined the two teams' most recent series of dustups, which revolved around a string of hit-by-pitches, Cronenworth himself has had his fair share of moments against the Dodgers. In 2021, Cronenworth suffered a small fracture in his left ring finger after being hit by.a pitch from Dodgers hurler Julio Urias. Cronenworth then notched a game-winning two-run single against the Dodgers in game four of the 2022 National League Division Series that helped the Padres advance to the next round of the playoffs. Related: Shohei Ohtani Ties Dodgers Record Not Seen Since 1955 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Padres Legend States Rivalry With Dodgers 'Good For Game'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres rivalry has seen a rise in intensity in recent years, with both teams competing and the Dodgers securing a World Series title last season. It came to a boiling point with star players from both teams being hit multiple times during their most recent series, including a bench-clearing incident where Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shoved Padres skipper Mike Schildt. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Both benches clear after Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres was hit by a pitch by Jack Little #81 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Both benches clear after Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres was hit by a pitch by Jack Little #81 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. More Photo byThe recent playoff success of the Dodgers and their dominance of the National League West have certainly struck a nerve with the Padres, and the recent playoff encounters have added to their shared pot of hatred. In the four-game series, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was hit twice, while Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit three times. Both managers were ejected during the series, and tensions came to their peak when Tatis was hit in the ninth inning, causing both benches to clear. Former Padre and Hall of Fame reliever Trevor Hoffman enjoys seeing the animosity between the franchises. "It's a little bit of an old-school feel," Hoffman said about the rivalry to Fox News. "Honestly, I think it's good for the game," Hoffman continued. "These guys have a lot of respect for each other and know how important these games are. Both teams are filled with talent, and with the division race being tight, each game between the two will have a playoff atmosphere surrounding it. Hoffman called the series against the Dodgers "a measuring stick." If the Padres want to overtake the division and be the kings of the West, they will have to dethrone the current holder of the crown. More MLB: Clayton Kershaw Calls Cardinals 'Bush League' For Showing Postseason Highlight
New York Times
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Padres live Q&A Dennis Lin at noon PT on Friday, June 27
San Diego Padres writer Dennis Lin will answer subscribers' questions about the team and organization during a live Q&A on Friday, June 27, from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. PT. Questions can be submitted ahead of time or during the Q&A. Dennis Lin June 27, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
Newsweek
7 hours ago
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Padres Pushed To Trade For $77 Million Pirates Star Pitcher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in the league, but it still seems like they're a step behind their rival Los Angeles Dodgers. However, if the Padres can pull off a few trades this season, there's a chance they can catch and surpass the Dodgers, potentially stealing the National League West out from under their nose. Cameron Zunkel of Clutch Points recently urged the Padres to swing a massive trade for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller this season. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 21: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks in from the bullpen before the start of the game against the Texas Rangers at PNC Park on June 21, 2025 in... PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 21: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks in from the bullpen before the start of the game against the Texas Rangers at PNC Park on June 21, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More"Mitch Keller is not a free agent until after 2028. That means his price could be significantly higher because of his years of club control," Zunkel wrote. "Even with the higher price, Keller could be a great fit in San Diego, and he would immediately make an impact in the rotation. "The Pirates seem to be open to trading Keller, as well. The Chicago Cubs are in contact about the starting pitcher, and with conversations happening, it means the Pirates will trade him away for the right price. San Diego needs to be the highest bidder in that case." With Michael King and Dylan Cease set to enter free agency at the end of the season, acquiring an ace like Keller with team control on his contract would be massive for the future of the team. Adding Keller would also make the Padres significantly better right now. A top three of Keller, King, and Cease should be able to compete with any team in the league in October. More MLB: Mets Predicted To Land $50 Million Star In Massive Trade
