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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.

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Padres’ minor league affiliates in home stretch

Another busy roster week for the San Diego Padres’ minor league affiliates as two of the four stateside teams had a miserable week and the Dominican Summer League regular season comes to a close.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 26

Game 134: Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates (65-69) at San Diego Padres (71-62), August 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26

Padres' Mason Miller Doesn't Hold Back After Biggest Blunder of Season

Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres had been almost unhittable all season long, but that changed on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After not allowing a home run in over a calendar year, Miller gave up a go-ahead shot to Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz in the top of the ninth inning.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 26

San Diego’s offensive struggles continue, loses series to Pirates

Heading into this series, it would have been incredibly difficult to believe that the San Diego Padres would be staving off the sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26

AJ Preller's Future With Padres Addressed Following Ownership Change

The San Diego Padres kicked off a new era on Monday with José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones being introduced as the new owners of the organization. The purchase of the club was officially approved last week, with the $3.9 billion sale being the highest ever for an MLB team.

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.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26

Padres Manager Has Theory for Walker Buehler's Sudden Dominance

The San Diego Padres have seen something switch in right-hander Walker Buehler since the calendar turned to August. Buehler has recorded a 2.73 ERA over five starts in August, putting together a bounce-back stretch.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / August 26

Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group

The Buss brothers new firm will be part of the Padres ownership group after selling the Lakers.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Padres fans can’t believe Mason Miller’s unfortunate first in loss to Pirates

The San Diego Padres just so happened to be on the receiving end of a few trend-busters from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Not only did Paul Skenes,

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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.

Matt Beaty News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 25

Infamous Former Padres Infielder Suddenly Retires at 33

Former San Diego Padres utility player Matt Beaty officially retired from professional baseball. The sudden announcement, posted to Beaty's Instagram account on Monday, comes almost two years after his final game in affiliated baseball with the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 25

Padres Make Major Announcement on Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove

Two injured San Diego Padres starting pitchers are set to take big steps this week in their returns. Right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who exited his first rehab start on Aug.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 25

Padres’ New Owners Face $3.9 Billion Question After Record Purchase: Analysis

When the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced their current ownership group in May 2012, new chairman Mark Walter spent a few minutes — more than 10, less than 20 — answering questions from individual reporters in the dugout.

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.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Playoff paths of Padres, Pirates vastly changed over past month

If you want to know how much the fortunes of a baseball team can change in a month, look at the San Diego Padres. On July 23, after a loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Padres were 50-53.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 23

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits two HRs as Padres complete sweep of Twins

Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and knocked in four runs Sunday, while Jackson Merrill added a homer as the San Diego Padres finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins by exploding late for an 8-1 win.

San Diego Padres 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.

Walker Buehler News / TWSN / August 23

Walker Buehler August 23rd Pitching Matchup & Analysis

Despite a series loss to the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres are now on the verge of sweeping the Minnesota Twins. For Game 3, Walker Buehler is the listed probable starter for San Diego.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / August 22

Padres RHP Casey Mize exits vs. Twins with ankle sprain

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Casey Mize left Saturday night's game versus the visiting Minnesota Twins with a right ankle sprain with two outs in the top of the third inning.