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Padres, Twins open series between final wild-card holders in NL, AL

While a lack of hitting was the biggest factor in the San Diego Padres' struggles at midseason, poor starting pitching was an issue as well. But in an 18-7 stretch that has lifted them from below .500 to the last National League wild-card spot with 34 games left, it's the rotation that has become one of the team's most reliable weapons.

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Padres Reportedly Hesitant to Call Up Ethan Salas for One Unexpected Reason

The San Diego Padres have been contemplating the move to potentially call up top prospect Ethan Salas ahead of September. Salas has been dominating at Triple-A after a recent promotion, and his play has made waves throughout the organization.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 20

2 Recent Padres Castoffs Have Already Been Cut By Their New Teams

Two former pitchers of the San Diego Padres have been cut by their new teams after just a couple of games. Right-handed pitchers Matt Waldron and Ron Marinnacio have both been designated for assignment.

Nestor Cortes News / ESPN / August 20

Ex-All-Star Cortes agrees to 1-year deal with Phils

Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Jose Pirela News / Total Pro Sports / August 20

ICE Has Detained San Diego Padres’ Baseball Coach, Reveal Shocking Allegations

Oswaldo Jose Pirela, a San Diego Padres minor league coach, remains in ICE custody after federal authorities accused him of overstaying his US visa by eight years.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / August 20

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Huge Series vs Twins

Two teams battling to hold onto the final wild-card spot of their respective leagues clash this weekend, as the San Diego Padres host the Minnesota Twins at Petco Park.

Ethan Salas News / Gaslamp Ball / August 19

Ethan Salas impresses with El Paso

The San Diego Padres promoted catching prospect Ethan Salas from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A El Paso on July 29. Since then, the Padres’ top prospect has made up for the lack of extra-base hits that he had while in San Antonio.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 19

Padres' Jason Adam Reveals Return Timeline, Which Remains Far Away

Right-handed pitcher Jason Adam has been sidelined from the San Diego Padres bullpen since early July due to a shoulder injury. Adam has seen his recovery process take longer than expected, with the right-hander originally anticipated to be out for one month.

Nestor Cortes News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 19

Padres Free Agent Signs With Phillies Amid Wild-Card Battle

The San Diego Padres are currently battling for playoff position in the National League wild-card race, with the team holding onto one of the three spots.

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

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

Nestor Cortes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Phillies To Sign Nestor Cortes

Veteran lefty Nestor Cortes is heading to the Phillies on a major league deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Cortes is working his way back from arm surgery.

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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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 19

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres strive to fluster Mets again

As Fernando Tatis Jr. goes, so go the San Diego Padres. Tatis and the Padres will look to stay hot on Wednesday afternoon when they visit the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game series.

Jose Iglesias News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Jose Iglesias still calling Citi Field ‘home’ will melt Mets fans’ hearts

On Tuesday night, former MLB shortstop Jose Iglesias was in attendance at Citi Field to watch two of his former teams in the New York Mets and San Diego Padres face off.