Padres sweep Marlins, strengthening their outlook before the Trade Deadline

MIAMI — Yes, the Padres are keenly aware of the stakes riding on every game they play these days.

There’s no telling what direction general manager A.J. Preller might choose ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. But performance will have a lot to do with that decision — and this weekend the Padres sure looked like buyers.

In case there were any doubt, here’s what Jake Cronenworth said,…