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Padres' Nick Pivetta Shut Down From Throwing Progression in Brutal Update

Padres' Nick Pivetta Shut Down From Throwing Progression in Brutal Update

The San Diego Padres have shut down right-hander Nick Pivetta from his rehab progression while the team assesses his situation. Pivetta left his first rehab start this week after just 14 pitches due to tightness in his elbow.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7
Newest Padres Star Sends Message to Tarik Skubal, Dodgers

Newest Padres Star Sends Message to Tarik Skubal, Dodgers

Coming into the 2026 season, Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal were supposed to be the leaders of a Detroit Tigers rotation that was poised for a deep postseason run.

Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / August 7
Robbie Ray to make debut for Padres against Astros

Robbie Ray to make debut for Padres against Astros

If you can't beat them, trade for them. After watching San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray shut them down in a 4-1 win on July 30, the San Diego Padres dealt for him a few hours before the Monday trade deadline to beef up a weak starting rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 7
Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases 17 Players, AJ Preller on Mason Miller Trade Talks, More

Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases 17 Players, AJ Preller on Mason Miller Trade Talks, More

The San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-1, on Thursday evening and improved to 60-56 on the year. They remain one game back of Arizona for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Nick Pivetta News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Padres Receive Disappointing Nick Pivetta Update Amid Rehab Assignment 

Padres Receive Disappointing Nick Pivetta Update Amid Rehab Assignment 

The San Diego Padres received a disappointing update on veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, who will pause his rehab assignment for a few more days after experiencing right elbow tightness during his first outing with Single-A Lake Elsinore.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Mason Miller News / Viral Sports News / August 7
Yankees’ Mason Miller Trade Talks Reveal What Went Wrong

Yankees’ Mason Miller Trade Talks Reveal What Went Wrong

The San Diego Padres kept All-Star closer Mason Miller through the recent trade deadline, ending weeks of speculation that he might head to a contender.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 7
Padres split with D-backs, gain ground in NL wild-card race

Padres split with D-backs, gain ground in NL wild-card race

Jackson Merrill and Ty France combined for four hits and a pair of RBIs and the San Diego Padres earned a key four-game series split with a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in Phoenix.

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications

Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications

The Padres are pausing Nick Pivetta’s rehab assignment pending further evaluation, manager Craig Stammen told reporters (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6
How Close Were Padres to Trading Mason Miller at Deadline? AJ Preller Answers

How Close Were Padres to Trading Mason Miller at Deadline? AJ Preller Answers

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with the San Diego Padres loading up across the roster, rather than selling off players. For weeks leading up to the deadline, rumors were flying that the Padres could look to sell.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr still isn’t hitting a ton of homers, but the ones he hits go far

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr still isn’t hitting a ton of homers, but the ones he hits go far

It has been an odd year for San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. Recently, Tatis became the first player since 2009 to hit five singles in a game. Meanwhile, the slugger is not slugging as much, having just nine home runs on the year.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 / Field Level Media / August 6
Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams

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 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.

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Casey Mize has disastrous performance in first Padres outing

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Padres Designate Germán Márquez For Assignment

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.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback

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 

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 / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres make buzzer-beater trade, snag Casey Mize from Tigers

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.

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Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Padres Looking Into Market For Left-Handed Bats

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.

Robbie Ray News / Yardbarker / August 3
Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets

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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Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest

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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Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news

Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news

The Padres star closer has been linked to multiple teams in recent weeks, mainly the New York Yankees.

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Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / July 30
Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta

Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta

The list of teams interested in New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is increasing.  

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 29
Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies

Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies

In the middle of his seventh season, Tatis accomplished something many players go their entire career without ever experiencing on Tuesday night. 

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 27
Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July

Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July

Machado and Merrill have finally found their groove in July.

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