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Giants Beat Padres 4-1, Ray Poised for Trade

7/31/2026

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Summary

Giants Win

The San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 4–1 on July 30, 2026, as Daniel Susac hit a homer and Robbie Ray pitched.
The loss ended San Diego’s five-game winning streak and left the Padres two games behind the National League wild-card spot.
Robbie Ray improved to 10-6 and is expected to be traded before August 3.
Fernando Tatis Jr. leapt to catch Rafael Devers’ three-run home run in the first inning.

Summary

Posey Plans Trade

Buster Posey expects to trade Robbie Ray to a contender before the August 3 deadline.
Robbie Ray is on his fifth MLB trade, having joined the San Francisco Giants in 2024 after GM Farhan Zaidi sent Mitch Haniger and Anthony DeSclafani to Seattle.
Robbie Ray says he feels “locked in,” credits the Giants’ training staff for his rehab, notes travel headaches for his large family.

History

Historical Context

During the 2003-04 offseason, the Boston Red Sox traded for ace Curt Schilling, then on July 31 2004 added key pieces that helped the club win 22 of 25 games and capture a World Series title, ending an 86-year drought. The 2026 Giants’ pending Robbie Ray deal mirrors this tradition of deadline trades reshaping playoff chances, underscoring baseball’s long-standing reliance on mid-season roster moves.

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Giants Win

The San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 4–1 on July 30, 2026, as Daniel Susac hit a homer and Robbie Ray pitched.
The loss ended San Diego’s five-game winning streak and left the Padres two games behind the National League wild-card spot.
Robbie Ray improved to 10-6 and is expected to be traded before August 3.
Fernando Tatis Jr. leapt to catch Rafael Devers’ three-run home run in the first inning.

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