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Padres’ Ramon Laureano walks off Red Sox with clutch hit

The San Diego Padres welcomed starting pitcher Michael King back from the 60-day IL on Saturday. King took the mound for the first time since May 18, facing a hot Boston Red Sox team that took the series opener 10-2.

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Ramon Laureano's RBI single in 10th lifts Padres past Red Sox

Ramon Laureano's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox. Xander Bogaerts was placed on second to start the inning and reliever Garrett Whitlock (5-2) issued an intentional walk to Ryan O'Hearn.

Manny Machado News / ESPN / August 9

Machado's hidden ball trick fails, costing 1 run

Padres third baseman Manny Machado tried a hidden-ball trick against the Boston Red Sox and it ended up costing San Diego at least one run.

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How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,000 career hits can you name in six minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9

Padres All-Star Predicted to Leave San Diego, Sign $90 Million With Yankees

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicted San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez will leave San Diego upon entering free agency, signing a $90 million deal with the New York Yankees.

Forrest Wall News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9

Outfielder Who Left Padres Finds New Home With NL Contender

Outfielder Forrest Wall reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, per MLB Trade Rumors. He will report to Triple-A Iowa. The San Diego Padres released Wall from their organization on Sunday and he elected free agency.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / August 9

Padres reinstate star RHP Michael King to start vs. Red Sox

The San Diego Padres activated standout right-hander Michael King from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 9

Padres minor league update: week 19

The San Diego Padres traded multiple players from their minor league system in order to fill in the holes that would likely prevent the major league team from being successful this season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9

Padres Pitcher Lost Close Friend in Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant

From 1993 until his death, John Altobelli was the head baseball coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. On Jan. 25, 2020, Altobelli spoke with one of his infielders, a freshman from Mission Viejo named David Morgan.

Mason Miller News / Sporting News / August 9

Padres' Mason Miller was pursued 'substantially' by NL East team at deadline

It seems as though Mason Miller was heading to the National League either way, only on a different coast.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9

Padres' AJ Preller Went to Insane Lengths to Make Sure He Got Mason Miller

Acquiring All-Star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics at the trade deadline has equipped the San Diego Padres with the most dominant bullpen in baseball.

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San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / August 9

Padres' 31-year-old free agent signing designated for assignment

A San Diego Padres 31-year-old free agent signing was designated for assignment by the team ahead of the Boston Red Sox series.

Mike Brosseau News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Padres release struggling infielder

The Padres released infielder Mike Brosseau from his minor league contract on Friday, as initially reported by the Mad Friars website. Brousseau inked his deal with San Diego back in December, but didn’t receive any time on the active roster during his stint in the organization.