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Padres Roundup: SD Releases and Signs Outfielder, Nick Pivetta Pauses Progression, Finally Gives Update

Padres Roundup: SD Releases and Signs Outfielder, Nick Pivetta Pauses Progression, Finally Gives Update

The San Diego Padres lost to the Houston Astros, 6-3, on Friday night and fell to 60-57 on the year. Robbie Ray allowed four earned runs across five innings of work in his Padres debut and was charged with the loss.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 7

Game 117: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres

Houston Astros (59-57) at San Diego Padres (60-56), August 7, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7
Padres' Nick Pivetta Breaks Silence After Concerning Injury Setback

Padres' Nick Pivetta Breaks Silence After Concerning Injury Setback

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta spoke to reporters for the first time since abruptly walking off the mound after 14 pitches in his first rehab assignment earlier this week.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 7

Padres set to battle old NL West foe Houston Astros

FriarWatch: August 7 Edition The San Diego Padres return home for a crucial six-game stretch against two potential MLB playoff contenders. First up is the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a crucial three-game series for both teams.

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Manny Machado Says Padres Breakout Pitcher 'Still Has a Lot to Learn'

Manny Machado Says Padres Breakout Pitcher 'Still Has a Lot to Learn'

After a hot start to the season, San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vásquez went through some challenges. Vásquez was the Padres' most consistent starter in the early season, helping the team get out to a good start.

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7
Newest Padres Star Sends Message to Tarik Skubal, Dodgers

Newest Padres Star Sends Message to Tarik Skubal, Dodgers

Coming into the 2026 season, Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal were supposed to be the leaders of a Detroit Tigers rotation that was poised for a deep postseason run.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / August 7
Robbie Ray to make debut for Padres against Astros

Robbie Ray to make debut for Padres against Astros

If you can't beat them, trade for them. After watching San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray shut them down in a 4-1 win on July 30, the San Diego Padres dealt for him a few hours before the Monday trade deadline to beef up a weak starting rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7
Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases 17 Players, AJ Preller on Mason Miller Trade Talks, More

Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases 17 Players, AJ Preller on Mason Miller Trade Talks, More

The San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-1, on Thursday evening and improved to 60-56 on the year. They remain one game back of Arizona for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

Nick Pivetta News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Padres Receive Disappointing Nick Pivetta Update Amid Rehab Assignment 

Padres Receive Disappointing Nick Pivetta Update Amid Rehab Assignment 

The San Diego Padres received a disappointing update on veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, who will pause his rehab assignment for a few more days after experiencing right elbow tightness during his first outing with Single-A Lake Elsinore.

Mason Miller News / Viral Sports News / August 7
Yankees’ Mason Miller Trade Talks Reveal What Went Wrong

Yankees’ Mason Miller Trade Talks Reveal What Went Wrong

The San Diego Padres kept All-Star closer Mason Miller through the recent trade deadline, ending weeks of speculation that he might head to a contender.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 7
Padres split with D-backs, gain ground in NL wild-card race

Padres split with D-backs, gain ground in NL wild-card race

Jackson Merrill and Ty France combined for four hits and a pair of RBIs and the San Diego Padres earned a key four-game series split with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in Phoenix.

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications

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).

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Casey Mize has disastrous performance in first Padres outing

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Padres DFA starting pitcher to make room for Robbie Ray

Padres DFA starting pitcher to make room for Robbie Ray

The San Diego Padres are making the Robbie Ray transaction official. To make room on the roster, the team has designated starting pitcher German Marquez for assignment, the team announced.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Padres Designate Germán Márquez For Assignment

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.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / August 5
Casey Mize makes Padres debut against fellow wild-card contender D-backs

Casey Mize makes Padres debut against fellow wild-card contender D-backs

Casey Mize will make this first start for San Diego on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, and Padres general manager A.J. Preller has set the bar high.

A.J. Preller News / Athlon Sports / August 4
A.J. Preller Delivers Message After Padres Trade Deadline 

A.J. Preller Delivers Message After Padres Trade Deadline 

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made it clear he has no regrets about the club's aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline, defending the organization's willingness to sacrifice top prospects in pursuit of a championship.

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Padres make buzzer-beater trade, snag Casey Mize from Tigers

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.

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Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

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Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets

Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets

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Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest

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Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies

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