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Padres Release J.P. France, José Leclerc

The Padres have released right-handers J.P. France and José Leclerc, per the MiLB.com transaction log. Both had been with the organization on minor league contracts. France (no relation to San Diego first baseman Ty France) signed his minor league deal in early August after being cut loose by the Astros. The 31-year-old has pitched 10 […]

Padres Joe Musgrove may have telegraphed his next career move

Rehabbing a sports injury can be a thankless job. All the time and effort can be for naught.  Even considering Joe Musgrove’s extensive arm injury history, he was the one starting pitcher the Friar Faithful could rely on in a big game. Since undergoing Tommy John surgery in the winter of 2024, the big right-hander […]

Padres vs Nationals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 3 Nationals 2

Nick Pivetta went five scoreless innings in his return as the Padres took the opener of a three-game series from the Nats on a steamy day at Petco. Despite the win, the Padres remain a half game behind the DBacks for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. ⭐ The Wrap-Up Show is presented by your local Farmer’s Insurance Agent Marc Nimetz. If you’re shopping for auto, home, renters or life insurance here in San Diego, please support the Wrap-Up Show by choosing San Diegan (and huge Pad...

Ohtani ‘focusing on hitting moving forward,’ unlikely to pitch again this season

LOS ANGELES — While he is not quite officially ruled out from returning to the mound, Shohei Ohtani does not expect to pitch again in 2026. Get a 2025 World Series Kershaw Ring before Dodgers-Padres on Sept. 22 “Most likely, no,” Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton. “I’m going to be focusing on hitting moving forward.” Ohtani spoke to the media for the first time in three weeks after Monday night’s 6-3 win over the Reds, when he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in his return...

Padres’ Manny Machado reveals reason behind eye-catching new look

Manny Machado is embracing a new hairstyle while he helps the San Diego Padres end the 2026 season on a strong note. Machado is going through the 15th season of his career in the majors, his eighth with the Padres. He continues to be impactful as a veteran star in the league, helping San Diego […] The post Padres’ Manny Machado reveals reason behind eye-catching new look appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pivetta’s successful return helps Padres take Nats opener

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Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread

The Nats suffered from familiar problems this weekend against the Dodgers, with the bullpen up to their usual tricks. However, they have a chance to bounce back and be spoilers against the Padres. The Friars are deep in the wild card hunt, but the Nats have a chance to put a dent in their playoff […]

Game 144: Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres

Washington Nationals (67-78) at San Diego Padres (75-68), September 7, 2026, 2:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Padres Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment

By Darragh McDonald | at September 7, 2026 1:41pm CDT The Padres announced that right-hander Nick Pivetta has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported. To open an active roster spot, fellow righty Jhony Brito has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso. In a corresponding 40-man move, catcher Blake Hunt has been designated for assignment. More to come. Share Repost Send via email San Diego Padres Transactions Blake Hunt View Comments (0)

Padres Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment

The Padres announced that right-hander Nick Pivetta has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported. To open an active roster spot, fellow righty Jhony Brito has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso. In a corresponding 40-man move, catcher Blake Hunt has been designated for assignment. Hunt, 27, began the […]

Nats try to end their 4-game losing streak with 3 games against Padres

The hits keep on coming for the Nationals, dropping 3 close contests to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series sweep. They’ve fallen to 11 games under .500, and desperately need to get things going again to have any sort of momentum heading into 2027. The bullpen continues its historically rough season, the offense has […]

Royals vs. Diamondbacks, September 7 Live Discussion

Here on Labor Day, in the midst of a heat wave, the Arizona Diamondbacks come to a cooler environment than Phoenix for a series. The 76-68 D-Backs are hanging on to the third Wild Card slot in the NL, with a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres. The Royals can play spoiler a little […]

San Diego gets needed series win, first of September

The San Diego Padres seem to have started to find their groove. The Friars made franchise history on Sunday afternoon, hitting back-to-back-to-back home runs for the fourth time in club history. It was just the second time of those four that the three homers were to lead off a game. That last happened in 1987, […]

Padres get huge injury update as postseason draws near

The San Diego Padres are battling for the final spot in the National League Wild Card standings. At the moment, the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL Wild Card while the Arizona Diamondbacks and Padres are competing for the third position. The Padres are hoping to be as healthy as possible for the […] The post Padres get huge injury update as postseason draws near appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Red Sox, Yankees, Rays jockeying for playoff position

Good morning! Gerrit Cole allowed three consecutive home runs to start yesterday’s game against the Padres. Thankfully for Cole, he’s actually used to this — he had already done it once before and is now the only pitcher in baseball history to have done it twice. Historic lolz, Gerrit! Kermit’s faceplant and the fact that […]

NY Yankees’ Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole pitching struggles after loss to Padres

Aaron Boone’s New York Yankees fell to the San Diego Padres, with Gerrit Cole emerging as one of the main storylines of the day for the Pinstripes. The New York Yankees closed out their series against the San Diego Padres with a narrow 4-3 loss, with Gerrit Cole making MLB history by allowing three consecutive home runs . Aaron Boone addressed the moment, praising the work of his opponent while also highlighting Cole’s ability to handle the adversity and move past it. “Yeah, probably a ...

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 9/7/26

If the Yankees fall just short in their quest to rally in the AL East, they may just look back at this series in San Diego as where they missed their opportunity. They had the lead in extras on Friday, having managed to damage Mason Miller, but lost in devastating fashion. They rebounded strongly on […]

Padres’ new owners get hyped during introduction to fans at Petco Park

The San Diego Padres entered Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees at Petco Park in search of a series win and succeeded in their mission, bashing back-to-back-to-back home runs, securing a 4-3 victory and moving to 75-68 on the season. The game included a special appearance from new owners Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, […] The post Padres’ new owners get hyped during introduction to fans at Petco Park appeared first on ClutchPoints .

What is the path forward for the Diamondbacks?

The Diamondbacks have gone 5-5 in their last ten as of writing, but still find themselves in an effective tie for the final Wild Card with the Padres. Are wins or just checking games off the schedule more important right now? Justin 27: I think wins are most important, regardless of whether or not they […]