San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Padres announce 2 roster moves before Dodgers clash

The San Diego Padres turned heads when they surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, Alexis Diaz helped the Dodgers pull back even.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 16

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Admits LA 'Caught a Break' on Padres' Manny Machado Misplay

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted his team had a little bit of luck on their side after a ball kicked off of the heel of San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado's glove on Friday.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 16

Padres surge to the top

The San Diego Padres continue their improved performance after the trade deadline. In a series against the Boston Red Sox at home and a road series versus San Francisco, the Friars take five-of-six to improve their record to 69-52.

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Michael King News / Sporting News / August 16

Padres reveal injury timeline for Michael King

The San Diego Padres revealed more information on the injury to Michael King. They expect a shorter stint on the injured list for the pitcher.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 16

San Diego drops first game of series to Los Angeles

Manny Machado stepped to the plate in the eighth inning with runners at first and second with two outs. The San Diego Padres were trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 and a base hit from Machado would have a chance to score Jake Cronenworth from second base to tie the game.

Freddy Fermin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Padres’ Freddy Fermin takes brutal collision vs. Dodgers

The stakes are high as the San Diego Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal divisional clash. Earlier this week, the Padres overtook the Dodgers for first place in the NL West.

Wandy Peralta News / Sporting News / August 15

Padres’ Wandy Peralta will make second career start in place of the injured King

It marks Peralta's first start in over four years—and it comes against the former World Series champs.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Laughed Off Padres Rivalry, Mason Miller's Comments

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are about to kick off a three-game series in LA starting Friday night. This will undoubtedly be the biggest series between the two teams since last year's electric NLDS series.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Padres’ Michael King gets good news on MRI, sets target date for return

The San Diego Padres are riding high. Manager Mike Shildt has lead his squad back to the top of the National League West. The Padres turned heads when they tied the Los Angeles Dodgers, but now they are leading the way.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

Padres Lineup vs Dodgers: Ryan O’Hearn Out, Xander Bogaerts Hitting Cleanup

The San Diego Padres kick off a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The Padres are the hottest team in baseball and have won their last five games.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

Padres Announce Starting Pitcher on Friday vs Dodgers Following Michael King Injury

Wandy Peralta will be the San Diego Padres starting pitcher for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Peralta is sporting a 3.13 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 54.2 innings pitched this season.

Max Muncy News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

Dodgers All-Star Says Padres Rivalry With LA Has 'Grown Into This Beast'

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy spoke about the contrast in styles of play between his team and the San Diego Padres. “It’s just two contrasting styles that have just grown into this beast," said Muncy.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 15

The Padres-Dodgers rivalry is one for the ages

The stage is set for the third act of the ongoing saga between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend. The parking lot at Dodger Stadium will be filled with tailgaters, but no mingling or sharing of beverages will take place between these two rivals.

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Ramon Laureano News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Ex-player breaks down Ramon Laureano’s hot start with Padres

San Diego Padres left fielder Ramon Laureano has been one of the best trade-deadline acquisitions this season after the Baltimore Orioles traded him alongside Ryan O’Hearn to the Friars for a handful of prospects.

MLB News / Sport Relay / August 15

Padres Lead Division over Dodgers

The San Diego Padres currently lead the National League West by one game. This is the first time anyone has managed to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers from first place since April 27.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

MLB Analyst Predicts Padres to Take Down Dodgers in NL West, Make World Series

The San Diego Padres bandwagon is filling up, just in time for a critical series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with first place in the National League West at stake.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 15

Padres Free Agent Predicted to Be in 'High Demand' This Offseason

MLB.com listed San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King as their most important impending free agent for the 2025-26 offseason. They predicted King will be in "high demand" this offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Padres starter lands on IL again with knee inflammation

The Padres announced that right-hander Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Unexpected Padres Star Is Outpacing Shohei Ohtani Right Now

The San Diego Padres have quietly surged in the standings, winning 23 of their last 35 games. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers have lost 21 of 33 and now trail San Diego by a full game.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13

Padres blow past Giants to complete sweep

Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed two-RBI singles to a seven-run second inning, Nick Pivetta pitched into the seventh for his 12th win of the year, and the San Diego Padres completed a three-game road sweep of the San Francisco Giants with an 11-1 pounding Wednesday afternoon.

San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / August 13

The Padres Just Made the NL West Race Absolutely Electric (And Dodger Fans Should Be Sweating)

Remember when the Dodgers had this whole division thing wrapped up with a pretty bow? Yeah, well, about that. The San Diego Padres just served up a reality check that’s harder to swallow than a $15 ballpark hot dog.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12