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Reds rally past Giants; Vitello ejected; waivers

The Cincinnati Reds erased a 9-3 deficit in the ninth inning, sparked by Eugenio Suarez’s grand slam, to rally past the San Francisco Giants 10-9 and prevent a series sweep. The dramatic seven-run comeback, a rare late-season surge, kept Cincinnati in spoiler mode as they navigate a challenging schedule and chase elusive wins.

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Padres place Sheets, Rengifo on 10-day IL

The San Diego Padres placed Gavin Sheets on the 10-day injured list with a left foot sprain and Luis Rengifo on the 10-day IL with a right knee sprain, while recalling Sung-Mun Song and activating Samad Taylor to bolster the roster. The injuries come as San Diego competes for the final NL wild-card spot.

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Padres' Rengifo exits Rays game with knee sprain

Padres infielder Luis Rengifo left Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rays with a right knee sprain and was carted off for further evaluation, with plans to fly back to San Diego for imaging. The 29-year-old, who has contributed a .291 average in 38 games since joining San Diego, represents a notable loss for a club contending for a wild-card spot.

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Buss Brothers Buy 5% Padres for $3.9B

Joey and Jesse Buss have joined the San Diego Padres’ ownership group as minority investors, acquiring about 5% and serving on the advisory board, bringing their Lakers-era experience with salary caps and long-term roster development to baseball. Their move coincides with the Padres’ new ownership group’s closing of an MLB-record valuation and ongoing Buss family drama linked to the Lakers sale, as they also pursue an NBA Europe stake.

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Padres minor-league catching coordinator released from ICE custody

Oswaldo Pirela, the Padres’ minor-league catching coordinator, was detained by ICE at El Paso International Airport while on a work trip but has been released on bond and returned home to his family in Arizona; authorities say he overstayed his legal status after entering the U.S. in 2014, and he and his family are pursuing asylum. The case was reported by multiple outlets as the Padres and DHS provided limited comments during the process.

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Padres new owners Feliciano, Jones take historic control

San Diego Padres new owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones unveiled a record $3.9 billion purchase and outlined a long-term, community-focused plan, with Feliciano initially serving as the governance lead while Jones emphasizes patient, multi-decade investment. In a high-energy press appearance at Petco Park, they pledged aggressive yet intelligent spending to win a World Series and deepen the club’s ties to the San Diego community, signaling a clear shift from talk to action.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Padres, Tatis Jr. surge as baseball's best

Fernando Tatis Jr. has surged as San Diego's top player, lifting the Padres with a torrid stretch of power hitting and standout defense that helped them go 21-7 since July 23. Across multiple games, he homered twice, drove in four runs, and tallied four hits in the Padres' win over Minnesota, underscoring his pivotal role in the playoff push.

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Aug 23, 2026

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Padres' Casey Mize exits with ankle sprain

Casey Mize exited Saturday's start against the Twins with an apparent lower-body injury after a decline in velocity and allowing multiple homers, adding to concerns from his latest swing of struggles. The Padres’ pitching depth is being tested as Mize contends with injury questions that could impact rotation, with potential fill-ins and past adductor issues to watch moving forward.

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Aug 23, 2026

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Padres Minor-League Coach Detained by ICE

Oswaldo Pirela, the San Diego Padres' minor-league catching coordinator, was detained by ICE at El Paso airport while traveling home to Arizona as removal proceedings begin, with DHS citing that his previous permission to remain expired in 2018 though his work permit reportedly extends to 2029. The Padres and his family emphasize his lawful work status and character, while DHS reiterates that asylum or work authorization does not confer legal residency, highlighting the broader context of immigration enforcement at airports.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Padres Staffer Detained by ICE at El Paso

San Diego Padres minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained by ICE at El Paso International Airport while traveling for the team, with the Padres stating they are gathering information. Family members describe his asylum status dating back to 2014 and note he has two U.S.-born daughters, emphasizing his legal presence and ongoing asylum proceedings.

Aug 18, 2026

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Padres sale approved to Feliciano Jones

Major League Baseball unanimously approved the transfer of the San Diego Padres to a new ownership group led by José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones in a record $3.9 billion deal, with closing expected in the coming weeks. Feliciano will serve as the Padres’ control person while longtime executives Erik Greupner and A.J. Preller remain in their roles, as the Seidler family moves toward finalizing the sale after decades of stewardship.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Tatis Jr. Powers Padres Past Mets 5-2

Tatis Jr. delivered a show against the Mets with a 452-foot homer and additional power hits, contributing to a Padres 5-2 win, while also making a highlight-reel defensive play by robbing Francisco Lindor of a grand slam. His all-around performance included multiple booming hits and elite fielding that underscored his role in San Diego's offense and defense.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Padres Sweep Marlins, Boost Wild-Card Hopes

The Padres and Marlins enter a key series amid slumps, with Miami carrying a nine-game losing streak and San Diego trying to halt a recent skid as they head to South Beach. The matchup features a mix of pitching rotations and notable hitters shaping the series’ urgency, from Padres’ rotation depth concerns to Miami’s offensive contributions in July.

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Jul 24, 2026

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Padres place Andujar on IL with wrist fracture

Miguel Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist fracture after being hit by a curveball, with the Padres hopeful for an August return and not requiring a cast but using a splint. The injury could influence the Padres’ trade-deadline decisions and lineup reshuffles, as catcher Rodolfo Duran was recalled and other players may see increased opportunities while Andujar is sidelined.

Jul 20, 2026

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Braves Rally Past Padres to Split Series

The Atlanta Braves edged the San Diego Padres 3-2 as Bryce Elder delivered six strong innings and Víctor Mederos closed it out with 2 1/3 scoreless frames, giving Atlanta a rare win in the opener of the four-game series. San Diego heads into the series looking to cool a hot Braves offense, with catchers Drake Baldwin and Austin Riley heating up, and the initial matchup pitting Elder against JP Sears in a potential shootout.

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Jul 20, 2026

Reds rally past Giants; Vitello ejected; waivers

Padres place Sheets, Rengifo on 10-day IL

Padres' Rengifo exits Rays game with knee sprain

Buss Brothers Buy 5% Padres for $3.9B

Padres minor-league catching coordinator released from ICE custody

Padres new owners Feliciano, Jones take historic control

Padres, Tatis Jr. surge as baseball's best

Padres' Casey Mize exits with ankle sprain

Padres Minor-League Coach Detained by ICE

Padres Staffer Detained by ICE at El Paso

Padres sale approved to Feliciano Jones

Tatis Jr. Powers Padres Past Mets 5-2

Padres Sweep Marlins, Boost Wild-Card Hopes

Padres place Andujar on IL with wrist fracture

Braves Rally Past Padres to Split Series

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