However, according to a report from MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Padres got some bad news on the availability of their top trade target, Boston Red Sox outfielder and All-Star Game MVP, Jarren Duran.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara significantly improved his stock with his most recent outing, and he reportedly could be on the move before Thursday's trade deadline.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

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 San Diego Padres are in the thick of a tight NL Wild Card race, and the Baltimore Orioles could provide them with the missing piece.