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Padres Roundup: Ethan Salas Prediction, 2 Friars Could Lose Roster Spots, Farm System Ranked Last

The San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins, 6-2, on Friday night and improved to 69-60 on the year. Randy Vásquez allowed just two hits across seven innings of work and struck out three in the process.

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Ty France, Padres back sharp Randy Vazquez in win over Twins

Ty France homered and knocked in three runs Friday night while Randy Vasquez sailed through seven innings as the San Diego Padres knocked off the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-2.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 21

Game 129: Minnesota Twins at San Diego Padres

Minnesota Twins (63-65) at San Diego Padres (68-60), August 21, 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.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

Padres Predicted to Promote Top Prospect in Potential Franchise-Altering Move

Just ahead of the final stretch of the regular season, the San Diego Padres have a tough choice to make regarding top prospect Ethan Salas. San Diego has been contemplating bringing Salas to the major leagues as a September call-up, which would bolster the roster.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 21

Padres drop winnable road series; turn home in need of bounce-back

It was a tough series all around for the San Diego Padres. They fell to the New York Mets in the rubber match after Michael King pitched one of the best games of his season, giving up just two runs and working into the seventh inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

2 Padres At Risk of Losing Roster Spot in Immediate Future

The San Diego Padres remain in the thick of the National League wild-card race. The Padres have been one of baseball's hottest teams over the past month, winning 17 of their last 22 games despite dropping two of three to the New York Mets.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

Padres' Farm System Ranked Worst in MLB After Trade Deadline

After multiple trades at the deadline this season, the San Diego Padres have put themselves back into the playoff conversation in the National League. San Diego has been one of the better teams in baseball since the trade deadline, with the team landing multiple starting pitchers.

Luis Rengifo News / Just Baseball / August 21

Luis Rengifo Has Reached a New Level on the Padres

Left field quickly became an issue for the San Diego Padres after Ramon Laureano went down with a torn labrum in his right hip, ending his season. Laureano wasn’t exactly providing much production before the injury, however.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

Padres Roundup: Joe Musgrove Good News, Ethan Salas Call-Up in Question, Huge Series Incoming

The San Diego Padres have a positive update regarding right-hander Joe Musgrove as he spoke, from an airport restaurant of all places, on his 2026 debut.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Padres, Twins open series between final wild-card holders in NL, AL

While a lack of hitting was the biggest factor in the San Diego Padres' struggles at midseason, poor starting pitching was an issue as well. But in an 18-7 stretch that has lifted them from below .500 to the last National League wild-card spot with 34 games left, it's the rotation that has become one of the team's most reliable weapons.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Mark DeRosa gets 100% real on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Padres dominance

The San Diego Padres superstar put on a show in New York on Tuesday night. Fernando Tatis Jr. demonstrated why he is considered one of the best players in the game when he smashed two home runs and robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in emphatic fashion.

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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.

Manny Machado News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Padres Announce Manny Machado Decision on Wednesday

The San Diego Padres closed out their series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon looking to build on a solid win the night before, with a few adjustments in the lineup that caught some attention among fans and observers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Phillies adding depth to starting rotation with addition of Nester Cortes

The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation in terms of their top three pitchers (Zack Wheeler, Christopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo). The back half of the rotation? Not so much.

Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins

Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins

Phillies signing ex-Yankees All-Star amid playoff race

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 19

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres strive to fluster Mets again

As Fernando Tatis Jr. goes, so go the San Diego Padres. Tatis and the Padres will look to stay hot on Wednesday afternoon when they visit the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game series.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Padres Staff Member Detained at Airport By ICE After Arrest in Texas as Family Opens Up on Incident

The San Diego Padres minor league affiliate team, the El Paso Chihuahuas’ catching coordinator since 2024, Oswaldo José Pirela was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday between 4 a.m.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Padres’ minor-league assistant detained by ICE at Texas airport

Reported on Monday by Sam Blum of The Athletic, a player development instructor for the San Diego Padres was detained by ICE at an airport in Texas. Oswaldo Pirela is the Padres’ minor-league catching coordinator.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Will this Padres pitcher return from injury before playoffs? Here’s the latest update

The San Diego Padres have been dealing with injuries to the pitching staff all year. They could be getting one pitcher back from the IL soon, as Joe Musgrove is making strides towards a return to the Padres.

San Diego Padres News / HITC / August 18

San Diego Padres’ record $3.9 billion sale unanimously approved by MLB owners

A group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones agreed to buy the San Diego Padres for a record $3.9 billion in May of this year. The sale has now been formally approved by the other owners.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Padres To José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones

Major League Baseball announced that league owners have unanimously voted to approve the Padres’ new ownership group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

Jackson Merrill News / Just Baseball / August 13

The Padres’ Best Bats Are Turning it On at the Right Time

There are plenty of ways to describe how disappointing both Jackson Merrill’s and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s seasons were through the first half of the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13

Unpacking the rise in position-player pitching in MLB this season

This season there has been a significant rise in pitches being thrown under 45 mph, with 462 thrown so far. The increase in pitches thrown under 45 mph

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

MLB Owners To Vote On Padres Sale Next Monday

Major League Baseball’s 29 other owners will vote on the Padres sale on Monday, according to reports from Dennis Lin of The Athletic and Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune.