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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.

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Game 133: Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates (64-69) at San Diego Padres (71-61), August 25, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / August 25

S.D. minor league coordinator out of ICE custody

A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 25

Padres fall to Pittsburgh in 12-inning marathon

Last night was a tough loss for the San Diego Padres. It was a game that they would have won any other night. The Friars had all the momentum after tying the game late against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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?

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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

Padres' Manny Machado Dealing With Injury in Concerning Development

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado is dealing with an injury around his index finger that the team has been monitoring. During the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Machado was in obvious pain following his last two swings.

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

Padres' New Owners Send Clear Message on Spending: 'We Want to Win'

A new era began Monday in San Diego, as José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones were officially introduced as the new majority owners of the San Diego Padres.

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.

Robbie Ray News / Gaslamp Ball / August 25

Padres should be open to Robbie Ray as a 2027 SP option

At the trade deadline, the San Diego Padres cemented their place in the National League Wild Card race. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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

Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases Pitcher, Demotes Infielder, Ty France Talks Upcoming Free Agency

The San Diego Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, on Monday evening in 12 innings and fell to 71-61 on the year. The Padres failed to score the ghost runner in the 10th, 11th and 12th innings, leading to their frustrating loss.

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.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

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.

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.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 22

Luis Rengifo has become a vital weapon for Padres

Since the San Diego Padres acquired Rengifo, he has transformed his offensive output and turned into a vital weapon.

Consistent Ty France, Padres look to take down Twins again

Ty France, Padres back sharp Randy Vazquez in win over Twins

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Padres Gain 2027 Club Option On Nick Pivetta

Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 due to a flexor strain, and the Padres right-hander has yet to return to action. Friday

Ty France News / Field Level Media / August 22

Consistent Ty France, Padres look to take down Twins again

In the spirit of Players' Weekend, San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France brought out a bat Friday night that was half baguette, half French flag. Like most of the bats France has used this year, it hit the ball well.

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.

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

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

MLB Owners Approve Sale Of Padres To José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones

Major League Baseball announced that league owners have unanimously voted to approve the Padres’ new ownership group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 10