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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 30
Where Padres Stand in Wild-Card Race After Devastating Sweep to Rays
Everything that could go wrong for the San Diego Padres this weekend did. The Padres were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, losing the final two games — and their key utility man — in brutal fashion.
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.
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 30
Game 137: San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays 
San Diego Padres (72-64) at Tampa Bay Rays (81-54), August 30, 2026, 10:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 30
Padres scramble as ’pen falls flat in surprise loss
The San Diego Padres lost this one in a way they usually don’t. Typically, if the Friars have a lead in the seventh inning, the game is mostly over. Their bullpen has been nails all season, and is known as one of the most dominant in all of baseball.
Luis Rengifo News / Athlon Sports / August 30
Padres Player Leaves Teammates After Unfortunate Injury
Luis Rengifo’s strong start with the San Diego Padres has been interrupted by an unfortunate injury at a crucial point in the season. The utility infielder suffered a right knee sprain during Saturday’s 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, forcing him to leave the team and return to San Diego for further medical evaluation.
Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / August 30
Rays hope to continue small-ball success, aim to sweep visiting Padres
The Tampa Bay Rays are the American League's top team, and they have arrived at the summit by running at will and putting pressure on their opponents. The Rays will likely employ that same approach Sunday afternoon, probably with Chandler Simpson right in the thick of it, when the club goes for a series sweep against the San Diego Padres in St.
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.
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 29
Game 136: San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays
San Diego Padres (72-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (80-54), August 29, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29
Padres Manager Says Yu Darvish Still Contemplating Retirement Despite Comeback Attempt
Yu Darvish certainly didn't look retired earlier this week when he threw in the outfield at Petco Park. He might have been a little older than most Tommy John surgery rehabbers, but otherwise was indistinguishable from a man who intends to pitch again.
Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29
Padres Fans Will Be Very Happy About Ethan Salas' Time in AAA So Far
The San Diego Padres have been extremely encouraged by the recent play from top prospect Ethan Salas in Triple-A. Salas was promoted to Triple-A at the end of July, and since then he's been on a tear.
3.44 ERA Pitcher Listed as Starter in San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays August 28th Matchup
As the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays embark on a new series, this should be a tough one for both sides. The Padres are currently 72-62, which puts them second in the NL West.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 27
Padres, Rays enter series in fine position amid tight races
The San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays enter Friday's series opener in St. Petersburg, Fla., in the encouraging part of the standings above their respective cut lines.
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.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Padres’ Mason Miller calls himself an ‘idiot’ after HR-less streak ends in heartbreaking loss
Mason Miller has been the best relief pitcher in baseball ever since the San Diego Padres traded for him. The closer had a 0.77 ERA with the Padres last year, and his ERA is 0.96 this season.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove’s injury return timeline gets huge update
The San Diego Padres are currently in a position to make the playoffs in 2026. The Padres added pitchers at the MLB trade deadline, adding Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.
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.
San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / August 25
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Casey Mize 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.
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.
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