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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 […]

Padres manager Chris Stammen delivers huge Nick Pivetta update before Nationals series

The San Diego Padres are currently just outside of a playoff spot. The team was hoping to get some pitching help back from injury, but the Padres likely will not have Joe Musgrove this year. While the team will not have Musgrove, they are getting Nick Pivetta back, per Darnay Tripp of NBC San Diego […] The post Padres manager Chris Stammen delivers huge Nick Pivetta update before Nationals series appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Aaron Boone warns NY Yankees call-up Jasson Dominguez after error vs Padres

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn't mince words about Jasson Dominguez's performance during the 4-3 loss against the San Diego Padres. Jasson Dominguez’s first games after being called up by the New York Yankees haven’t gone according to plan. Especially considering the big commitment the Yankees made by announcing an outfield shakeup involving Trent Grisham and Dominguez late in the 2026 MLB season. After the Bronx Bombers fell 4-3 to the San Diego Padres , manager Aaron Boone made ...

Padres To Activate Nick Pivetta From 60-Day IL On Monday

TODAY: Following today’s game, Stammen told reporters (including Jeff Sanders) that Pivetta will be activated from the 60-day IL on Monday to start the Padres’ game against the Nationals.  Vasquez will move the bullpen to make room for Pivetta in the rotation. SEPTEMBER 5: Nick Pivetta’s minor league rehab assignment was halted after just one […]

NY Yankees’ Gerrit Cole makes MLB history of the bad kind with three straight allowed HRs

Gerrit Cole's awful start to the rubber match between the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres saw him accomplish what no other pitcher in MLB history ever has. As if the New York Yankees didn’t have enough question marks surrounding their pitching rotation, Gerrit Cole got off to a head-scratching start against the San Diego Padres , one that saw him make MLB history of the wrong kind. Allowing a home run to Padres leadoff batter Fernando Tatis Jr. in the first inning was only the sta...

Padres make Gerrit Cole the victim of HR feat not seen since 1987

The San Diego Padres could not have asked for a better start to the series finale against the New York Yankees. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Manny Machado all smashed solo home runs before starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could register an out. GOING BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK pic.twitter.com/LddCasFIIc — San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 6, 2026 This […] The post Padres make Gerrit Cole the victim of HR feat not seen since 1987 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New York Yankees @ San Diego Padres: Gerrit Cole vs. Michael King

I don’t know about you, but when I saw the pitching matchup that was scheduled for Sunday’s series finale between the Yankees and Padres, I couldn’t help but smile. Not only will Gerrit Cole be starting on the hill for the Bombers, but he’ll be facing a former teammate, mentee, and close friend in Michael […]

Game 143: New York Yankees at San Diego Padres

New York Yankees (81-61) at San Diego Padres (74-68), September 6, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.