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Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases Pitcher, Demotes Infielder, Ty France Talks Upcoming Free Agency

The San Diego Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, on Monday evening in 12 innings and fell to 71-61 on the year. The Padres failed to score the ghost runner in the 10th, 11th and 12th innings, leading to their frustrating loss.

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'It’s Not Lip Service': New Padres Owner Drops Bold Message as New Era Begins

Despite multiple ownership changes and shifts in control of the franchise, the San Diego Padres have yet to win the World Series in the last three decades.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / August 24

New owners vow to spend 'ambitiously' on Padres

As part of an energetic press conference that signaled a new era for the San Diego Padres, co-owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones called the franchise's purchase a "family investment," and vowed to spend "ambitiously" yet "judiciously" on Monday.

San Diego Padres News / Bleacher Report / August 24

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Fernando Tatis Jr. Wins Two MLB Awards After Grand Slam Robbery

Fernando Tatis Jr. has never been a stranger to the spotlight. After a slow start to the year, El Niño is heating up as the San Diego Padres look to secure an NL wild-card spot.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / August 24

Game 132: Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates (63-69) at San Diego Padres (71-60), August 24, 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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Padres’ new owner Kwanza Jones drops enthusiastic ‘win it all’ prediction

The San Diego Padres have a new ownership group after Jose E. Feliciano and his wife/business partner, Kwanza Jones, purchased the franchise for an MLB record high of $3.9 billion.

Dustin Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Padres Select Dustin Harris

The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris. Infielder Sung-Mun Song has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding active roster move.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 24

José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are introduced to San Diego

The San Diego Padres welcomed their new owners to the city in a press conference held at Petco Park. Technically, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones have been the owners since Friday afternoon, but this was the first time we have seen them publicly as the owners.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 24

San Diego breaks out the brooms as Twins fall in series finale

This was a good weekend to be a San Diego Padres fan. The Friars finished off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t much of a contest.

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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 / August 24

Padres' Ty France Addresses Future in San Diego as Free Agency Looms

At age 32, San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France is enjoying a career revival in his first year back in San Diego since the first half of the 2020 season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 24

Padres Officially Release Former Dodgers Pitcher in Midst of Miracle Comeback Attempt

The San Diego Padres have released a veteran pitcher looking to make a comeback after eight years away from Major League Baseball. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Thurman, who joined the Padres on a minor league deal this offseason, has been released, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com.

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Red-Hot Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Critical Series vs Pirates

After sweeping the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series, the San Diego Padres are now getting ready to host the Pittsburgh Pirates. San Diego has been one of the better teams in baseball since the All-Star Break, putting themselves in a great spot to make the playoffs.

Randy Vasquez News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 24

Randy Vasquez Sends Strong Message to Padres Manager With Latest Performance

The San Diego Padres completed the sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, and are now 11 games above .500. On Friday night in the opener, it was right-hander Randy Vásquez who delivered for the team.

Casey Mize News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Padres Receive Casey Mize Update After Freak Injury

The beginning of Casey Mize’s time with the San Diego Padres has been rocky, to say the least. But Saturday was the scariest moment yet for him. After the top of the second inning during San Diego’s 7-5 win over the Minnesota Twins, the 29-year-old suffered a right ankle sprain after slipping while walking down the dugout steps.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Playoff paths of Padres, Pirates vastly changed over past month

If you want to know how much the fortunes of a baseball team can change in a month, look at the San Diego Padres. On July 23, after a loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Padres were 50-53.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 24

Padres Roundup: Casey Mize Update, Nick Pivetta May Not Start, Ty France Explains Breakout

The San Diego Padres completed the sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-1 victory on Sunday afternoon. The Friars are now 71-60 on the year and two games up for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 23

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two HRs as Padres complete sweep of Twins

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and knocked in four runs Sunday, while Jackson Merrill added a homer as the San Diego Padres finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins by exploding late for an 8-1 win.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Padres trade deadline addition gets hurt falling down dugout steps

One of the San Diego Padres’ major trade deadline additions got hurt in a fluke dugout accident. Starting pitcher Casey Mize had to leave Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins due to a sprained ankle he suffered walking into the dugout.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 22

Luis Rengifo has become a vital weapon for Padres

Since the San Diego Padres acquired Rengifo, he has transformed his offensive output and turned into a vital weapon.

Consistent Ty France, Padres look to take down Twins again

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

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Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Padres Gain 2027 Club Option On Nick Pivetta

Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 due to a flexor strain, and the Padres right-hander has yet to return to action. Friday

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.

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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