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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 9
Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays; option Gage Workman 
Outfielder Austin Hays, 31, has signed a major league contract with the San Diego Padres. Utility man Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to create a roster spot. Hays, a right-handed hitter, has only played in 12 games in the 2026 season.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 9
Game 119: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
Houston Astros (60-58) at San Diego Padres (61-57), August 9, 2026, 5:20 p.m. PST Watch: NBC/Peacock Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / August 9
Padres Add Another Veteran Outfielder to 40-Man Roster
The San Diego Padres have been picking up steam since the All-Star Break, going 13-9 since the break and 6-4 in their last 10 games. The team still sits in third place in a crowded National League West division.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 9
Padres even series; Javier vs Vasquez in an early evening finale
Sunday’s game between the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres is a battle between two starting pitchers who are finally finding their footing in the rotation.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9
Padres' Joe Musgrove Has Clear Timeline to Make 2026 Debut
The San Diego Padres are gearing up for a possible return from starting pitcher Joe Musgrove in the coming weeks. Musgrove threw his first rehab start earlier this week, and now he's heading toward another one.
Austin Hays News / Field Level Media / August 9
Reports: Padres sign free-agent OF Austin Hays
The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Austin Hays to a major league contract and will add him to the active roster after he was let go by the Chicago White Sox, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays
The San Diego Padres have lacked consistent outfield play throughout the entirety of the season and made a move to attempt to address that.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9
Padres sign former All-Star who was just released by White Sox
With the San Diego Padres adding Robbie Ray and other players before last Monday’s trade deadline, the team is not done making moves to hopefully bolster their roster.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 9
Padres Officially Release 11-Year Veteran Pitcher After Disappointing Season
The San Diego Padres tried to reshape their starting rotation this offseason through low-value signings. While Walking Buehler has been able to stay in the rotation all year — yielding a 5.07 ERA across 108.1 innings — the other two signings haven't exactly worked out.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / August 9
Resurgent Jackson Merrill looks to lead Padres vs. Astros
For San Diego Padres fans, Jackson Merrill at-bats prior to the All-Star break took on a sad sameness. Opposing pitchers would get ahead in the count, then get him to chase a high fastball or an off-speed pitch in the dirt for another strikeout.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 8
Padres hold off Astros, now 1 game out of wild-card spot
Jackson Merrill homered and knocked in two runs while Michael King sailed through six innings of one-run ball as the San Diego Padres edged the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Saturday night.
Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications
The Padres are pausing Nick Pivetta’s rehab assignment pending further evaluation, manager Craig Stammen told reporters (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).
Casey Mize News / Yardbarker / August 6
Casey Mize has disastrous performance in first Padres outing
Mize took the mound in a Padres uniform for the first time on Wednesday, and what followed was a disastrous and uninspiring performance.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Padres Designate Germán Márquez For Assignment
The Padres announced that left-hander Robbie Ray has been added to the active roster after being acquired in a trade with the Giants earlier this week.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback
The San Diego Padres looked like they could get starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove back for the postseason push. Pivetta made a rehab start on Tuesday for the Lake Elsinore Storm, but he exited after just 14 pitches and went to the dugout in frustration.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres make buzzer-beater trade, snag Casey Mize from Tigers
Just when it looked like the MLB trade deadline was over, the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers agreed to a buzzer-beater trade that may greatly benefit the Padres' rotation for the remainder of this season.
Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Padres Looking Into Market For Left-Handed Bats
The Padres are trying to add a left-handed bat in the next two hours. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports they’ve had discussions with the Twins about Trevor Larnach.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres
According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Ray is heading from San Francisco to the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets
General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.
Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is generating a great deal of interest on the trade front. However, another reliever may be on the move ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline instead.
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news
The Padres star closer has been linked to multiple teams in recent weeks, mainly the New York Yankees.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / July 30
Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta
The list of teams interested in New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is increasing.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 29
Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies
In the middle of his seventh season, Tatis accomplished something many players go their entire career without ever experiencing on Tuesday night.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 27
Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July
Machado and Merrill have finally found their groove in July.
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