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Musgrove, Pivetta take another step toward return in 'pen sessions

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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres took another step toward getting their rotation settled as right-handers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta threw bullpen sessions on Saturday.

Padres solidify status as buyers at Deadline with commanding win over Giants

11:11 PM PDT

SAN DIEGO -- Might be time to stop asking if the Padres will be buyers ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline -- and time to start asking what, exactly, they’ll be buying. And when.

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July 13, 2026

The 2026 season is at the midway point, and there's no better place to watch all the action than on PADRES.TV presented by UC San Diego Health.

Padres undaunted, ready to regroup after winning streak is snapped 

July 31, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ five-game winning streak came to an end with a 4-1 loss to the Giants on Thursday night at Petco Park. In the context of the National League Wild Card race, it’s a tough one to swallow. The Padres could’ve moved within a game of the

A year later, Tatis robs Devers of homer again

July 31, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Rafael Devers is probably getting sick of this: It’s the top of the first inning of a game at Petco Park, and he’s facing Padres left-hander JP Sears. Devers launches one that looks like it’s destined for the right-field seats …

Re-ranking the top 10 deals from last year's Trade Deadline

@maxralph_
July 31, 2026

The action leading into Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline is already picking up. After the Red Sox and Nationals “opened” the gates with the Curtis Mead-for-Connelly Early trade, the Angels and Rangers swung a deal Wednesday night to keep it rolling. Rumors are flying, and much more will come

Latest Padres injuries and transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Padres injury news and transactions.

Watch High-A prospects play for FREE in Sunday matinee

@brendan_samson
3:25 PM PDT

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The Padres are mashing. That changes things at the Deadline

July 30, 2026

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Padres stay hot with 5-game win streak as Trade Deadline nears

Cronenworth: 'How we’re playing right now, I think, is the true identity of this club'
July 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- There’s never a bad time for a five-game winning streak. But the timing of this one seems impeccable for the Padres.

Padres activate Estrada from injured list, DFA knuckleballer Waldron

July 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres reinforced their bullpen on Wednesday, activating right-hander Jeremiah Estrada ahead of their series finale against the Rockies. Estrada had missed nearly two months with right knee inflammation.

Padres' 20-year-old top prospect Salas delivers 3-hit Triple-A debut

July 30, 2026

Ethan Salas is on the move … to a new level of the San Diego farm system. The Padres promoted their top prospect to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday and he responded by falling just a homer shy of the cycle during the club's 9-7 loss in extra innings to

Prospects who could be dealt by the Trade Deadline -- one for each team

July 30, 2026

The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.

Padres thrice come from behind, grab walk-off win over Rockies

July 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- There’s no column in the standings for style points. The National League Wild Card race is as tight as it’s been all season, with six teams in the mix for the final spot, all separated by two games. The Padres are one of those teams. And with

Stammen, Goins ejected after Bogaerts not granted challenge

July 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres manager Craig Stammen and infield instructor Ryan Goins were ejected from Tuesday’s 8-7 victory over the Rockies after a heated exchange with home plate umpire Jeremie Rehak in the bottom of the fourth inning. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts attempted to challenge a 1-0 sinker from Rockies right-hander

King a rock in Padres' rotation as playoff push continues ahead of Deadline

@colebradley01
July 28, 2026

The Padres know they can rely on Michael King. It’s a level of trust the right-hander has earned as the anchor of San Diego’s starting rotation for much of the past three seasons. Even when he hasn’t been at his sharpest, the Padres’ faith in him hasn’t wavered. King has

Miller, Morejon and other Deadline thoughts

July 27, 2026

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Padres ink 20 of 21 Draft picks as Borthwick's teammate opts for college ball

@bmags94
July 27, 2026

The Padres announced on Monday that they signed 20 of their 21 picks from the 2026 MLB Draft. The only player San Diego couldn’t sign was right-handed high school pitcher Denton Lord, who was selected in the 17th round. Lord, MLB Pipeline’s No. 80 Draft prospect, is instead honoring his

With sweep of Marlins, Padres doing all they can to prove themselves before Deadline

July 26, 2026

MIAMI -- Yes, the Padres are keenly aware of the stakes riding on every game they play these days. There’s no telling what direction general manager A.J. Preller might choose ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. But performance will have a lot to do with that decision -- and

Awaiting reinforcements, Padres adopt unconventional pitching plan before Deadline

July 25, 2026

MIAMI -- Here’s the current state of the Padres’ pitching staff: They have two starters -- Michael King and Walker Buehler -- who take the ball every fifth day. They have Mason Miller at the back end of the bullpen. And then they have 10 other guys they’re asking to

Merrill looking more like himself again in 3-hit day at the plate

July 25, 2026

MIAMI -- Jackson Merrill had three hits, Ty France drove in three runs, and the Padres beat the Marlins, 7-2, on Saturday afternoon. Here’s some instant reaction from loanDepot park:

Padres prospect who threw 1 inning before signing is rising up Top 30 rankings

@allisonmast13
July 25, 2026

Bryan Balzer is no stranger to big moves. At 5 years old, he moved from Japan to New Jersey, staying there for three years before circling back to the other side of the globe. After signing with the Padres, he moved from Yokosuka, Japan, to Arizona. His first two pro

Rengifo's pinch-hit blast lifts Padres over fellow Wild Card hopeful Marlins

July 25, 2026

MIAMI -- It’s hard to tell the magnitude of Luis Rengifo’s latest heroics -- a pinch-hit two-run home run that proved decisive in the Padres’ 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Friday at loanDepot park. That’ll come with time. But in the moment, it sure felt like the type of