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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.

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.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7

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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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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7

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

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

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

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

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.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 7

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.

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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.

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).

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams

Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.

MLB 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.

Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback

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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.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / August 5

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.

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.

Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

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Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

Dodgers get prize of trade deadline in Tarik Skubal

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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.

Robbie Ray 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.

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Wild-card contenders Diamondbacks, Padres clash in desert

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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.

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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.

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