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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 26

Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Take Huge Step Toward Return to Padres

A San Diego Padres team fighting to make the postseason could receive a major boost with the return of two key starting pitchers. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta both completed live innings against hitters for the first time in each of their recoveries.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

Padres rumors: A.J. Preller’s sad transformation leads to Mason Miller trade revelation

The San Diego Padres have come close to a total collapse this summer, after a great start to the 2026 season. San Diego has tumbled in the National League West standings, with a 52-53 record this year.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 26

Padres dominate Marlins 7-2, eye series sweep today

The bats have come alive, as the San Diego Padres look to complete the three-game sweep against the Miami Marlins this morning. It is a feat that has occurred only three times in 2026.

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Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 26

Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Sends Message to Front Office, Ethan Salas Trade Latest, Stars Linked to SD

The San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins, 7-2, on Saturday evening and improved to 52-53 on the year. Jackson Merrill had a three-hit game, Ty France had a three-RBI game with a pair of hits and Jase Bowen brought in two runs of his own thanks to an eighth inning single.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 26

Game 106: San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres (52-53) at Miami Marlins (52-53), July 25, 2026, 10:40 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: loanDepot Park – Miami, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

Dylan Cease dominates to a monumental level in Blue Jays' win

Rebounding from a rough outing five days earlier, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease was at his best on Saturday.

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Ty France News / Field Level Media / July 25

Ty France drives in 3 as Padres sustain Marlins losing streak

Ty France drove in three runs to help the visiting San Diego Padres hand the Miami Marlins their franchise-record tying 11th straight loss, 7-2, in the middle game of their three-game series on Saturday.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 25

Padres Connected to Reds All-Star Ace as 'Perfect' Trade Target

As the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres have multiple needs to address across the roster. One of them is within the starting rotation, offering the Padres some relief from all the injuries that the team has suffered.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 25

Game 105: San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins

San Diego Padres (51-53) at Miami Marlins (52-52), July 24, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: loanDepot Park – Miami, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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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.

Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 25

Fernando Tatis Makes Feelings Clear on Padres Trading Best Hitter at Deadline

For most of the 2026 season, offense has been hard to come by for the San Diego Padres. With this, it has limited the overall ceiling of the team, seeing the Padres fall in the standings following a hot start to the year.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Padres Reveal Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Updates After Marlins Game

The San Diego Padres received encouraging news for their pitching staff following Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, as right-handers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove both cleared another important step in their recoveries.

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Luis Rengifo News / Gaslamp Ball / July 25

Padres late-inning rally: Rengifo’s clutch homer sinks the Fish

Both the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins are trying to hit the reset button for the second half of the 2026 season. Neither team is playing good baseball.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 25

Will Padres Trade Ethan Salas? AJ Preller Weighs In

Without a doubt, the San Diego Padres will be one of if not the most watched teams ahead the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. Whether its because they're buying or selling remains the question.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 25

Padres Emerge as Likely Landing Spot for Blue Jays All-Star Pitcher at Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres are in desperate need of starting pitching help as the Aug. 3 trade deadline draws near. The Padres have seen multiple injuries take place to starters this season, seeing the depth they entered the year with take a hit.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 25

Padres Notes: Mason Miller Frustrated, Unfortunate Jason Adam News, AJ Preller Wants Tarik Skubal?

The San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins, 4-2, on Friday evening and improved to 51-53 on the year. The scoring started in the fourth inning as a Jackson Merrill sacrifice fly brought in superstar Manny Machado to tie the game.

Luis Rengifo News / Field Level Media / July 24

Luis Rengifo blasts two-run HR to lift Padres over Marlins

Luis Rengifo hit a tie-breaking pinch-hit two-run homer in the eighth inning and the visiting San Diego Padres held on for a 4-2 win against the Miami Marlins in the opener of their three-game series on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24