San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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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).

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 6

Game 116: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres (59-56) at Arizona Diamondbacks (61-54), August 6, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

How Close Were Padres to Trading Mason Miller at Deadline? AJ Preller Answers

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with the San Diego Padres loading up across the roster, rather than selling off players. For weeks leading up to the deadline, rumors were flying that the Padres could look to sell.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 6

Padres bats silenced in 10-4 defeat, seeking a series split in finale

Timely hitting and quality starting pitching have defined the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks’ four-game series. The teams are in a fierce battle for the final National League Wild-Card berth.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres' AJ Preller Refuses to Say Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball

The San Diego Padres made a few major trades at the deadline this year, giving the team a much stronger chance to reach the playoffs — and potentially even make some serious noise.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr still isn’t hitting a ton of homers, but the ones he hits go far

It has been an odd year for San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. Recently, Tatis became the first player since 2009 to hit five singles in a game. Meanwhile, the slugger is not slugging as much, having just nine home runs on the year.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Officially Release 17 Players From Organization in Major Overhaul

The San Diego Padres are looking ahead to the stretch run of the season following a successful trade deadline. San Diego addressed one of the main needs of the roster, bringing in multiple pitchers to help bolster the depth of the rotation.

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.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Rookie Mitch Bratt shines, D-backs clobber Casey Mize in Padres debut

Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt gave up one hit in seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Tim Tawa homered and drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled Casey Mize's San Diego debut with a 10-4 victory over the Padres on Wednesday in Phoenix.

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.

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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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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.

MLB 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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Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants

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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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