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Padres Roundup: Major Sale Update, Ethan Salas Dominating, Horrible Loss to Mets

The San Diego Padres lost to the New York Mets, 2-1, on Monday and fell to 67-59 on the year. Walker Buehler had another solid start as he allowed just two earned runs off as many hits (both in the first inning) along with four strikeouts.

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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 / EssentiallySports / August 18

MLB Approves Blockbuster Padres Sale in Record-Breaking $3.9B Deal

Since Peter Seidler took control in 2020, the Padres have spent like a team desperate to win, pushing payroll from 9th in MLB in 2021 to 5th in 2022 and 3rd in 2023.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 17

Game 126: San Diego Padres at New York Mets

San Diego Padres (67-58) at New York Mets (56-69), August 17, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citi Field – Flushing, NY Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Jase Bowen News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Padres' Jase Bowen Turned Struggles Around With Help From Surprise Source

Playing just 90 minutes from his hometown of Northwood, OH, San Diego Padres outfielder Jase Bowen put on a show in Cleveland on Sunday. The rookie has struggled this season, with a .158 batting average across 76 at-bats since making his MLB debut on June 2.

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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.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Padres' Ethan Salas is Already Dominating in Triple-A

The San Diego Padres have been one of the best teams in baseball since the trade deadline, putting themselves directly back into the playoff conversation in the National League wild-card race.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 17

MLB owners unanimously approve Padres' new ownership group

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the San Diego Padres' new ownership group on Monday. Billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner Kwanza Jones lead the group of investors that agreed this spring to acquire controlling interest in the team from the Seidler family at a record valuation of $3.9 billion.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Padres sale’s fate sealed by MLB owners amid massive hot streak

The San Diego Padres are one of the hottest teams in baseball, if not the hottest, entering a new week in Major League Baseball. They are set to begin a 3-game series in New York against the Mets before heading back home for a battle against the Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Padres’ $3.9 Billion Sale Officially Approved, New Control Person Announced

The long-awaited sale of the San Diego Padres to the husband-wife duo of José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones is official. Major League Baseball announced Monday that its owners unanimously approved the transfer of control of the franchise to a group led by Jones and Feliciano, a sale that was first agreed to in April.

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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Huge Series vs Mets

After their six-game win streak was snapped by the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, the San Diego Padres got back on track Sunday with a 5-0 victory. They will try to keep that momentum going Monday, when they visit the New York Mets for the first of three games at Citi Field.

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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 16

Homers back Casey Mize's pitching as surging Padres blank Guardians

Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs and Casey Mize tossed six strong innings as the visiting San Diego Padres defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Padres Make Pitching Decision for Guardians Game

The San Diego Padres have changed their pitching plans for Saturday’s matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, naming veteran left-hander Wandy Peralta as the emergency starter.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

Padres visit struggling Guardians in bid for seventh straight win

The San Diego Padres' offense struggled to rally after trailing in games earlier this season, but those days seem like a distant memory now. The Padres will aim for their seventh straight win when they continue a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.

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

Ty France News / Just Baseball / August 12

Ty France’s Breakout Is One Nobody Saw Coming

Being in San Diego has to feel like home for Ty France. He spent his collegiate years playing for San Diego State University under legendary head coach Tony Gwynn.

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.

Jose Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Former Mets player speaks out on landing role on Broadway

13-year MLB veteran Jose Iglesias is trading in his baseball glove for a Broadway mic. The former MLB All-Star has remained a free agent throughout the 2026 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11

Jackson Merrill's scorching stretch continues in comeback win

Jackson Merrill's scorching post-All-Star break stretch continues in Padres' comeback win over Brewers

Overall, since the Midsummer Classic, Merrill has been one of the most productive hitters in the majors.

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. has shown clear signs of a power resurgence

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 10

Padres' Tatis has shown clear signs of a power resurgence

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. has shown clear signs of a power resurgence

Tatis has significantly turned his performance around since the All-Star break.

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

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Austin Hays 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.

White Sox had to pull starting pitcher after five batters due to brutal mistake

White Sox add outfield depth after losing Everson Pereira and Austin Hays

Munetaka Murakami riding season-best 24 game on-base streak since IL return

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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.

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

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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.