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The San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-0, on Monday night to close out August on a high note and quickly turn the page after an unlucky series in Tampa Bay.

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Padres Reveal Reason Behind Ethan Salas Move

Ethan Salas is getting his first opportunity in the major leagues, but the San Diego Padres’ decision to call up their top catching prospect was influenced by more than September roster expansion.

Randy Vasquez News / Field Level Media / September 1

Padres' Randy Vasquez eager to continue hot streak in rematch vs. Reds

The San Diego Padres will continue their quest for a postseason berth when they visit the Cincinnati Reds in the second contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.

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San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 1

'That’s a F—ing Joke': Padres’ $340M Star Shouts in Umpire’s Face as He Gets Ejected for Throwing His Equipment

The San Diego Padres aren’t exactly unfamiliar with what unfolded at Tropicana Field. Back in June, Manny Machado’s temper was at the center of an incident involving the umpires.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Padres call up 20-year-old top prospect

The San Diego Padres are calling up top prospect Ethan Salas as rosters expand for September, giving the 20-year-old catcher his first opportunity in the major leagues during the club’s playoff push.

Luis Rengifo News / ESPN / August 31

Padres 2B Rengifo has torn ACL, will have surgery

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo, 29, initially diagnosed with a knee sprain, will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee, the team said, adding that imaging revealed the full extent of the injury.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Padres pile on in the fourth, shut down Reds in opener

Manny Machado had four hits, Ty France had three and starter Michael King pitched out of early trouble to post six scoreless innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on a very steamy Monday night in Cincinnati.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / August 31

Umpire leaves Padres-Reds with heat exhaustion

Plate umpire Manny Gonzalez left Monday's game between the Padres and Reds after becoming overheated.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 31

Game 138: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds

San Diego Padres (72-65) at Cincinnati Reds (65-72), August 31, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Luis Rengifo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Luis Rengifo Diagnosed With Torn ACL

Padres infielder/outfielder Luis Rengifo has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and a sprained MCL in his right knee, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. He is still consulting with medical staff about surgery but is expected to miss the remainder of the season regardless.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Padres' Craig Stammen Admits He Needs to Better Manage Manny Machado

Manny Machado is 34. When a major league hitter reaches his age, a mountain of data predicts a steep decline in his production. Yet the San Diego Padres had little reason to expect a career-worst season from Machado in 2026, however.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 31

San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweep

The San Diego Padres are scrambling. They couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. With their loss (and sweep) to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, the club fell a half game outside of the final Wild Card spot, with the Arizona Diamondbacks having split their series against the San Francisco Giants.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Nick Castellanos Finally Resurfaces in Baseball Months After Being Cut By Padres

Former San Diego Padres slugger Nick Castellanos has been out of baseball — and the public eye — since last appearing in a game on May 31. Castellanos was designated for assignment in early June following a few-month stint with the Padres.

Bradgley Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Padres' Breakout Pitcher Made Team History With Run of Dominance

Right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez has put together a very strong season out of the bullpen for the San Diego Padres. Coming into the season, Rodriguez was seen as a strong breakout candidate for this team, and he's delivered on that idea.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / August 31

Can the Padres Rotation Be a Strength in September?

While sporting the worst offense in baseball, the San Diego Padres were simultaneously rolling out one of the worst rotations. The rotation was a combination of Michael King, Walker Buehler, Randy Vásquez, Lucas Giolito, Germán Márquez, Griffin Canning, and JP Sears.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Padres suffer their worst loss of the season on botched catch

The San Diego Padres literally had a win in hand before the baseball gods plucked it right out of Samad Taylor’s glove. The Padres led the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in the bottom of the 9th inning at Tropicana Field in St.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 30

Padres place Gavin Sheets (foot), Luis Rengifo (knee) on 10-day IL

Entering Sunday tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild-card spot, the San Diego Padres placed first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets and utility man Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list.

Luis Rengifo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Luis Rengifo Suffers Knee Sprain

The Padres announced that outfielder/infielder Luis Rengifo sprained his right knee in their 7-6 loss to the Rays on Saturday. He will fly back to San Diego for further evaluation, but manager Craig Stammen said after the game that it “doesn’t look good,” per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / August 28

Fernando Tatis Jr. Keeps Proving the Doubters Wrong

It’s well known that Fernando Tatis Jr. is on one of the more impressive stretches of his career. Since the break, he’s slashing .314/.401/.650 with 12 home runs and 32 RBI for the San Diego Padres.

Jeremiah Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Padres Place Jeremiah Estrada On 15-Day IL

Reliever Jeremiah Estrada was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the Padres announced. The club recalled righty David Morgan to take his spot.

Casey Mize News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Padres get big Casey Mize update after recent injury scare

The San Diego Padres are hoping that Casey Mize will be just fine by the time he walks back to the mound next. He is lined up to pitch on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Viral Sports News / August 25

San Diego Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Announcement

The San Diego Padres entered their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates carrying both frustration and a bright piece of individual news. After dropping a 3-2 extra-inning decision in the opener, the club still had reason to celebrate Fernando Tatis Jr., who was named National League Player of the Week before the first pitch.