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Brewers visit the Padres to open 3-game series

The San Diego Padres host the Milwaukee Brewers to begin a three-game series

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Astros hoping to regroup after dropping back-to-back series SAN DIEGO -- The Astros dropped their second straight series Sunday afternoon, falling 7–2 to the Padres at Petco Park. Following a series l...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Austin Hays - Homers off bench Hays went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Hays signed with the Padres earlier Sunday. He didn't get the start, but he delivered a two-run shot while pinch hitting for Gavin Sheets in the eighth inning. Hays is likely to fill a short-side platoon role in the outfield during his time with the Padres. He is batting .250 with a .676 OPS, two homers, nine RBI, four runs scored, one double and no stolen bases over 13 games between the Padres and the White Sox this season, and he had a .779 OPS over 20 games with Triple-A Charlotte before the White Sox released him.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Sheets - Pops 15th homer Sheets went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Sheets hadn't homered since June 30 versus the Cubs. During the 31-game power drought, he hit just .155 (13-for-84) with two doubles, five RBI and a 16:14 BB:K. The 30-year-old's slump, combined with the signing of Austin Hays on Sunday, could lead to Sheets losing some playing time, though he's still in the mix at first base, designated hitter and left field. Overall, Sheets is batting .214 with a .713 OPS, 15 homers, 44 RBI, 44 runs scored, 15 doubles and four stolen bases over 110 contests.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Merrill - Goes yard again Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Merrill homered for the second game in a row and has hit safely in eight of his last nine contests. In that span, he's gone 13-for-36 (.361) with three homers and 11 RBI. The outfielder is batting .244 with a .705 OPS, 18 homers, 59 RBI, 60 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples and 23 stolen bases over 116 contests this year. Assuming he can maintain his recent power hitting, he's within striking distance of his first 20-20 season.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatis Jr. - Big blast in win Tatis went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Tatis is starting to find his power swing again with three homers over his last five games. This was his first blast in that span that wasn't a solo shot. Tatis is batting .283 with a .769 OPS, 11 homers, 54 RBI, 64 runs scored, 25 doubles, two triples and 26 stolen bases over 117 contests on the year.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Randy Vásquez - Collects eighth win Vasquez (8-6) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Vasquez put just two runners on base, as he allowed a single to Taylor Trammell and a home run to Daulton Varsho in the second inning. Beyond that, it was another decent start for Vasquez, who has started his last two appearances. He's pitching to contact without getting burned for now -- he has just four strikeouts over his last 15.2 innings. On the year, he's maintained a 4.16 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 66:31 K:BB through 106 innings over 23 games (19 starts). Vasquez should get at least one more turn through the rotation while Nick Pivetta (forearm) and Joe Musgrove (elbow) work their way back. The next outing for Vasquez is projected to be on the road in Cleveland.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Key takeaways: Padres 7, Astros 2 SAN DIEGO -- The Padres mashed their way to a 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday night, getting home runs from Jackson Merrill, Fernando...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Fernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and pinch-hitter Austin Hays connected for a two-run shot in his first at-bat with San Diego as the Padres beat the AL West-leadi...

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Austin Hays hits pinch, 2-run home run in his first at-bat with the Padres

It took Austin Hays just four pitches to show the San Diego Padres they made the right decision to sign him as a free agent

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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12 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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How to live stream Astros vs Padres: MLB, TV channel The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres close out their weekend series at Petco Park on Sunday, August 9, in a primetime matchup featuring t...

13 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Gage Workman - Sent down Sunday Workman was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Workman is the odd man out with the big-league club after the Padres signed Austin Hays to a major-league contract Sunday. Workman had been with the major-league roster since Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in limited action over two contests. The 26-year-old has the ability to play all over the diamond, so he will be a top candidate to return to the Padres' roster if anyone goes down with an injury.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Joe Musgrove Has Clear Timeline to Make 2026 Debut San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove now has a clear timeline to make his 2026 debut.

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Astros Set Batting Order as Cristian Javier Chases Win Against Padres The relentless pursuit of an American League West division title is going to be a day-to-day grind for the Houston Astros until the end of t...

14 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Luis Campusano - Taking seat Sunday Campusano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact The Padres will go with Freddy Fermin behind the dish Sunday after Campusano picked up starts at catcher in the first two contests of the series. Since the All-Star break, Campusano has gotten on base at an excellent .396 clip over 15 games, but he's provided limited counting statistics (no home runs or stolen bases, five RBI and one run).

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres pounce on former All-Star Austin Hays after disastrous White Sox chapter The Padres made a move that feels exactly like something A.J. Preller would do. Austin Hays is headed to San Diego on a major-league deal, g...

16 HOURS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays (source) The Padres have signed veteran outfielder Austin Hays to a Major League deal, a source told MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. The club has not yet con...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres Sign All-Star Outfielder to Bolster Offense in Post-Trade Deadline Addition The Padres signed a former 20-home run hitter who was released by the White Sox earlier in the week.

17 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Austin Hays - Finds work in San Diego Hays agreed to a one-year contract with the Padres on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact After the White Sox activated from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Wednesday, Hays ended up hitting the open market a few days later upon clearing waivers. The Padres will end up bringing Hays aboard on a low-cost deal with the hope that the 31-year-old can fill the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield, and he could even push into an everyday role if he gets hot at the plate to begin his time in the organization. Hays generated a lowly .576 OPS over 44 plate appearances with the White Sox this week but was productive during a recent 11-game rehab stint at Triple-A Charlotte, slashing .279/.289/.605.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres Officially Release 11-Year Veteran Pitcher After Disappointing Season The San Diego Padres released an 11-year veteran who was guaranteed more than $1 million this year amid a disappointing season.

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Astros vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Sunday, Aug. 9 Sunday Night Baseball features a battle between two potential playoff teams, as the Houston Astros (first in the AL West) take on the San Di...

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jackson Merrill's dramatic turnaround changes everything for the Padres' playoff chase It’s probably safe to say that Jackson Merrill is back. We can quit wondering when the Padres’ young star would rediscover himself because t...

20 HOURS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres' Adrian Morejon Sent Message to AJ Preller After Trade Deadline San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Adrian Morejon had a message for president of baseball operations AJ Preller after staying put at the trad...

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Pirates losing recently-claimed reliever to Reds could annoyingly affect playoff race It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Ron Marinaccio, whom the Pirates acquired from the Padres on July 23 before DFA’ing him and seeing him g...

20 HOURS AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

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Brewers visit the Padres to open 3-game series

Fernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros

Austin Hays hits pinch, 2-run home run in his first at-bat with the Padres

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Bracket, Standings: Cubs, Red Sox, Braves Surge