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Padres Predicted to Promote Top Prospect in Potential Franchise-Altering Move

Just ahead of the final stretch of the regular season, the San Diego Padres have a tough choice to make regarding top prospect Ethan Salas. San Diego has been contemplating bringing Salas to the major leagues as a September call-up, which would bolster the roster.

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Padres drop winnable road series; turn home in need of bounce-back

It was a tough series all around for the San Diego Padres. They fell to the New York Mets in the rubber match after Michael King pitched one of the best games of his season, giving up just two runs and working into the seventh inning.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

2 Padres At Risk of Losing Roster Spot in Immediate Future

The San Diego Padres remain in the thick of the National League wild-card race. The Padres have been one of baseball's hottest teams over the past month, winning 17 of their last 22 games despite dropping two of three to the New York Mets.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

Padres' Farm System Ranked Worst in MLB After Trade Deadline

After multiple trades at the deadline this season, the San Diego Padres have put themselves back into the playoff conversation in the National League. San Diego has been one of the better teams in baseball since the trade deadline, with the team landing multiple starting pitchers.

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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

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / August 21

The case for promoting Padres’ Ethan Salas this September

The San Diego Padres are one of the hottest teams in baseball, posting an 8-3 record over the last 10 games. It has allowed them to secure a slim one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the chase for the last National League Wild Card berth. The roster seems set; everyone understands their roles.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 21

Padres Roundup: Joe Musgrove Good News, Ethan Salas Call-Up in Question, Huge Series Incoming

The San Diego Padres have a positive update regarding right-hander Joe Musgrove as he spoke, from an airport restaurant of all places, on his 2026 debut.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

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.

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Mark DeRosa gets 100% real on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Padres dominance

The San Diego Padres superstar put on a show in New York on Tuesday night. Fernando Tatis Jr. demonstrated why he is considered one of the best players in the game when he smashed two home runs and robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in emphatic fashion.

Manny Machado News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Padres Announce Manny Machado Decision on Wednesday

The San Diego Padres closed out their series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon looking to build on a solid win the night before, with a few adjustments in the lineup that caught some attention among fans and observers.

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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 / 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

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.