Padres Notes: Cronenworth Opens Up, Trade Deadline is Ticking, Friars Get a Big Win

San Diego smacked around the Rangers Friday night.

The Padres picked up a much-needed win Friday night at a time when every win could be categorized as "much-needed."

In the first game of a home series against the Texas Rangers, the Padres won 7-1 thanks to a 9-hit performance that included a home run from Fernando Tatis Jr.

In other news, trade deadline rumors continue to heat up, with some expecting San Diego to deal reliever Josh Hader and/or starter Blake Snell while others expect the Friars to bolster their campaign for a playoff berth, onto which they are barely holding on.

Check out the rest of today's headlines:

MLB Insider Believes Only One Prospect is Untouchable for Friars

Insider Expects Friars to Upgrade at 2 Positions This Trade Deadline

Josh Hader Picked as Most Likely Friar to Be Traded This Deadline

Jake Cronenworth Keeping His Head Up Through Frustrating Season

Friars Send Catcher to Texas Rangers in Trade

Our Favorite Padres Tweets From The Day

Tonight’s attendance at Petco Park: 44,241

It is the 43rd sellout in 50 openings. pic.twitter.com/iF2zPH8C5U

— Sammy Levitt (@SammyLev) July 29, 2023

Jake Cronenworth. I cannot 😂 #padres pic.twitter.com/wH1wFBl011

— Allison Edmonds (@aedmondstv) July 29, 2023

Tati goes oppo 💥 #BringTheGold pic.twitter.com/pgI7vPADxo

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 29, 2023