The San Diego Padres get a concerning update from an Atlanta Braves writer on reported Marcell Ozuna trade talks.

As the Cleveland Guardians have played themselves back into wild-card contention in the American League, their desire to sell prior to the trade deadline remains a mystery even though teams are calling them.

The San Diego Padres have to make some big decisions. If they're going to swing a blockbuster trade, that means they're going to cut ties with top prospects.

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.

While the Padres have the best combined bullpen ERA in baseball at 3.15, the idea of any of those teams plucking Duran (or Jax) should compel them into a pursuit. San Diego has largely succeeded so far because of that bullpen, and allowing competitors to narrow the gap does not bode well for their October hopes.

The Cleveland Guardians may look to cut ties with their star outfielder, Steven Kwan, ahead of the trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres are the perfect fit.

The San Diego Padres could take a different approach at the trade deadline, Yu Darvish speaks about retirement and the Friars plan to bring back a starter for Tuesday.

Lee would have the Padres sending Luis Campusano and prospects Tirso Ornelas (11th-ranked prospect) and Tyson Neighbors (15th-ranked prospect) to the White Sox for outfielder Mike Tauchman and catcher Korey Lee.