The San Diego Padres are willing to deal a few of their pitchers, but they want some very specific assets in return.

The Houston Astros know they need starting pitching to push forward in their pursuit of the American League West, and they have their eyes set on Dylan Cease.

According to Jim Bowden, Houston is the most likely landing spot for Padres starter Dylan Cease as we enter the final day before the deadline. It's a logical move — the Astros need starting pitching help as their roster continues to be wrecked with injuries, and the Padres could surely use a prospect or two in their infamously shallow farm system.

Manny Machado homers and the Padres score six unanswered runs to beat the Mets 7-1.

Elías Díaz hasn’t hit much this year. He has, however, hit a bit more of late. The Padres’ light-hitting catcher provided some insurance in another tight game on Tuesday night, doubling in two runs in the seventh inning as the floodgates finally opened in a game the Padres won 7-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 45,

As the New York Mets prepare for their upcoming clash versus the San Diego Padres, the team made two moves involving relief arms.