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San Diego’s new principal owners, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, pledged a push for a World Series title, signaling optimism about the team’s direction even as Los Angeles faces questions about the Dodgers’ ownership and a federal probe into Mark Walter’s companies that could lead to a sale; the Padres sit in good form and are positioning themselves as a major disruptor in the L.A. rivalry.
Padres pitcher Casey Mize sprained his right ankle after slipping on a dugout step during his start against the Twins, exiting in the third inning after 3 2/3 frames in which he allowed four runs on four hits with three strikeouts. Since being traded from Detroit, he has a 7.00 ERA over four starts, and San Diego hopes the injury is minor and he can return soon as they chase a playoff spot.
Fernando Tatís Jr. powered the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets with two homers and a Lindor grand-slam robbery, while New York promoted several prospects, activated Austin Warren, and saw Carson Benge win the Heart and Hustle Award; Iglesias returned for a ceremonial first pitch, and MLB-wide notes included Ketel Marte heading to Arizona for a knee MRI, Trey Mancini’s retirement, and Edwin Díaz to the IL, plus minor-league updates and a Mets history feature.
Oswaldo Pirela, the Padres’ minor-league catching coordinator, was detained by ICE at El Paso International Airport around 4 a.m. Sunday while traveling home to Arizona. His wife says the Padres are assisting the family as they navigate pending asylum applications; the Department of Homeland Security says he overstayed his visa and did not have valid documentation, and he remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. The Padres and MLBPA have commented and are gathering more information.
Mid-August power rankings show six teams with 98%+ playoff odds while 15 teams remain in the wildcard chase. The Padres have surged, the Blue Jays are back in the mix, the Red Sox are fading, and the Brewers sit atop the rankings as the pennant race tightens across the league.
MLB owners unanimously approved the San Diego Padres’ sale to Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones in a $3.9 billion deal—the largest in sports—with a pledge to bring a World Series championship to San Diego. The Seidler family era ends as the new owners plan to invest in the club and build on its strong on-field performance, with the team contending for a wild-card spot as closing progresses in the coming weeks.
In New York, the Padres fell 2-1 to the Mets after a wild start in which three runners were thrown out at home in the first two innings—the first time since 1920 such a sequence has occurred. San Diego put seven of the first nine batters on base but couldn’t score as Nolan McLean settled in after the second inning and Padres starter Walker Buehler matched him with a solid outing beyond a rough first. The Padres couldn’t capitalize on early chances, while the Mets benefited from timely hits and sharp defense to pull ahead and hold on.
MLB unanimously approved José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones as principal owners of the San Diego Padres in a record-setting $3.9 billion deal, with the closing expected soon and Feliciano designated as the control person. The Seidler era ends, the couple will co-run the club (with some Seidler family members remaining as part-owners), and they vow to invest for long-term success and a World Series bid, with an Aug. 24 introduction at Petco Park.
MLB owners unanimously approved the San Diego Padres sale to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones for a record $3.9 billion, with Feliciano named control person; the deal includes other investors such as Alfredo Harp Helú and the Buss brothers, and closing is expected soon, establishing a new franchise-valuation benchmark beyond the Mets’ previous record.
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, with Feliciano as the control person; closing remains contingent on finalizing the deal with the current Padres owners. Erik Greupner remains CEO and A.J. Preller stays as president of baseball operations.
Luis Campusano hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning to lift the Padres to a 4-3 win over the Brewers and complete a three-game sweep, boosting San Diego into sole possession of a National League wild-card spot as the bullpen held Milwaukee to one run over seven scoreless innings and late-game drama fueled the comeback.
San Diego signed former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays to a major-league contract to bolster its left-handed hitting; the 31-year-old, who owns a career .262/.312/.433 line with 84 homers, has strong splits against lefties and could start in left field versus southpaws, while the Padres also optioned Gage Workman to Triple-A as they navigate injuries and chase a playoff spot.
Astros are listed as +105 underdogs against the Padres in Sunday Night Baseball at Petco Park. The betting picks favor Houston down to about +100 on the moneyline and the Over 8.5, citing Randy Vasquez’s regression risk and Cristian Javier’s recent struggles as reasons for a run-heavy game.
With the trade deadline looming, the Padres plan to add a starting pitcher and won’t trade Mason Miller or Adrian Morejón, signaling a push for the 2026 postseason. They’ve reshuffled the rotation against the Diamondbacks, leaned on multi-inning bullpen outings, and are counting on the returns of Musgrove and Pivetta to stabilize the staff as JP Sears and Morejón deliver key performances in a critical stretch.
Hours before the 3 p.m. deadline, the Padres bolstered their rotation by acquiring Casey Mize from Detroit and Robbie Ray from San Francisco, plus infielder Gage Workman, at the expense of Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf. Mize owns a 2.70 ERA in 16 starts (with an IL stint for a groin strain) and has pitched well since returning, while Ray has a 1.09 ERA over his past eight appearances. San Diego had already landed Ray earlier that day, aided by salary relief, and is hopeful for late-August returns from Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta as they pivot away from a bullpen-heavy approach to stabilize the rotation.