San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams

Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Rookie Mitch Bratt shines, D-backs clobber Casey Mize in Padres debut

Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt gave up one hit in seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Tim Tawa homered and drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled Casey Mize's San Diego debut with a 10-4 victory over the Padres on Wednesday in Phoenix.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5

Casey Mize has disastrous performance in first Padres outing

Mize took the mound in a Padres uniform for the first time on Wednesday, and what followed was a disastrous and uninspiring performance.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 5

The Padres’ frustrating, fabulous pitchers

The San Diego Padres made a splash at the trade deadline on Monday. They added two starting pitchers that will undoubtedly fix the “pitching chaos” issue that the team’s coaches and front office have had to address over the past couple of weeks.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / August 5

Game 115: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres (59-55) at Arizona Diamondbacks (60-54), August 5, 2026, 6:4o p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 5

Padres Appear to Have Found Their Fifth Starter, Could Suddenly Have Dominant Rotation

The San Diego Padres had an active trade deadline, bringing in two key starting pitchers to the team. Given all the questions and uncertainty within the starting rotation this season, the Padres' front office made it a point to be aggressive.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Padres DFA starting pitcher to make room for Robbie Ray

The San Diego Padres are making the Robbie Ray transaction official. To make room on the roster, the team has designated starting pitcher German Marquez for assignment, the team announced.

Robbie Ray News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 5

Padres Cut Ties With 11-Year Veteran, Officially Activate Robbie Ray

The San Diego Padres have officially added left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Padres Designate Germán Márquez For Assignment

The Padres announced that left-hander Robbie Ray has been added to the active roster after being acquired in a trade with the Giants earlier this week.

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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 Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 5

Padres Lose Pitcher to Blue Jays, Officially Ending 6-Year Tenure With Organization

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers from the San Diego Padres, officially bringing an end to his tenure with the organization.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 5

MLB Insider Says Padres Could Knock Out Dodgers in 2026 Postseason

The San Diego Padres have been one of the more interesting teams across baseball all season. The Padres have navigated through questions around the starting rotation, all while dealing with an inconsistent offense.

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Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / August 5

Casey Mize makes Padres debut against fellow wild-card contender D-backs

Casey Mize will make this first start for San Diego on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, and Padres general manager A.J. Preller has set the bar high.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Manny Machado (3 hits, 4 RBIs) paces Padres to rout of Diamondbacks

Manny Machado had three hits and drove in four runs, Randy Vasquez pitched six scoreless innings, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Tuesday in the second game of a four-game series in Phoenix.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback

The San Diego Padres looked like they could get starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove back for the postseason push. Pivetta made a rehab start on Tuesday for the Lake Elsinore Storm, but he exited after just 14 pitches and went to the dugout in frustration.

A.J. Preller News / Athlon Sports / August 4

A.J. Preller Delivers Message After Padres Trade Deadline

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made it clear he has no regrets about the club's aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline, defending the organization's willingness to sacrifice top prospects in pursuit of a championship.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Padres Acquire Hunter Stratton, Move Jason Adam To 60-Day IL

The Pirates and Padres have each announced that right-hander Hunter Stratton has been traded to San Diego for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore. Both players have been assigned to Triple-A by their new teams, and the Padres moved Jason Adam from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Stratton.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Padres make buzzer-beater trade, snag Casey Mize from Tigers

Just when it looked like the MLB trade deadline was over, the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers agreed to a buzzer-beater trade that may greatly benefit the Padres' rotation for the remainder of this season.

Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

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Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Padres Looking Into Market For Left-Handed Bats

The Padres are trying to add a left-handed bat in the next two hours. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports they’ve had discussions with the Twins about Trevor Larnach.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Ray is heading from San Francisco to the San Diego Padres.

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Wild-card contenders Diamondbacks, Padres clash in desert

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets

General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.

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Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants

Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest

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Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / August 2

Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is generating a great deal of interest on the trade front. However, another reliever may be on the move ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline instead.

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Padres look to capture series against visiting Giants

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