New York Yankees at San Diego Padres – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 06, 2026)

The Yankees come into Petco Park having gone 6-4 over their last ten games, a team that knows exactly where it stands — four games out in the AL East, fighting to hold ground in the wild card race. New York has been dangerous on the road all season, posting a 44-30 mark away from the Bronx, and that travel success will be tested against a Padres club that has been one of the better home teams in the National League at 42-29.

San Diego is clinging to relevance in the NL wild card picture, sitting 11 games back but still in the mix for a postseason spot. The Padres have dropped three of their last ten, but at home they remain a genuine threat. Fernando Tatis Jr. — 80 runs, 154 hits, 31 stolen bases — gives San Diego a dynamic presence at the top of the order, while Ben Rice anchors the Yankees’ attack with 36 home runs and 88 RBI. Mason Miller lurks in the San Diego bullpen with a 1.21 ERA and 32 saves, a closer who can end rallies before they start. This is a game with real stakes on both sides.

New York Yankees at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: September 06, 2026
Game Time: 04:10 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, YES Network, and MLB.TV – New York Yankees
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Yankees sit four games out in the AL East, keeping pressure on the division leader while protecting their wild card position. For San Diego, 11 games back in the NL, the margin for error has essentially vanished — every home game against a quality opponent carries playoff-or-bust weight. Luis Campusano delivered a two-run home run in extra innings in a recent meeting between these clubs, giving the Padres a 3-2 win and a reminder that this matchup can turn on a single swing. San Diego’s 42-29 home record gives them a genuine edge on their own turf.

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 74-68
Home Record: 42-29
Away Record: 32-39
Division Record: 14-17
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .521

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 81-61
Home Record: 37-31
Away Record: 44-30
Division Record: 17-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .570

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (74-68, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Dustin Harris, 0.421
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 76 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 80 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 154 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 31 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 1.21 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 141 K
Wins Leader: Randy Vásquez, 10 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 32 SV

New York Yankees (81-61, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis García Jr., 0.287
RBI Leader: Ben Rice, 88 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ben Rice, 36 HR
Runs Leader: Ben Rice, 89 Runs
Hits Leader: Ben Rice, 133 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr., 40 SB
ERA Leader: Yerry De los Santos, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 210 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 12 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 31 SV

What to Watch For

Cam Schlittler has been one of the more quietly impressive arms in the American League, posting 12 wins and 210 strikeouts for New York. His ability to go deep into games — eight innings of dominance in a recent outing — gives the Yankees a genuine ace-caliber option when they need a performance to set the tone. Gerrit Cole backs him up with a 3.29 ERA and 110 strikeouts, giving New York a rotation that can match up with anyone.

On the San Diego side, Manny Machado remains the offensive cornerstone with 25 home runs and 76 RBI, and Jackson Merrill has developed into a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat at 22 home runs and 70 RBI. Dustin Harris is hitting .421 and represents the kind of hot hand that can carry a lineup through a critical stretch.

With Aaron Judge sidelined on the 60-day IL with a rib injury and Trent Grisham listed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring issue, New York’s lineup has had to redistribute its production. Spencer Jones has stepped into a larger role, hitting .245 with 9 home runs, and Cody Bellinger’s .264 average with 12 home runs and 62 RBI makes him one of the more reliable bats the Yankees can put forward.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Jeremiah Estrada – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Lucas Giolito to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Luis Rengifo – Knee (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred OF Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right knee sprain.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list due to fractured right wrist.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.
Gavin Sheets – Foot (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed INF Gavin Sheets on the 10-day injured list with left foot sprain.

New York Yankees Injury Report

Fernando Cruz – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with a partial tear in his right UCL.
Ryan Weathers – Forearm (D15) – The New York Yankees placed LHP Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain.
Trent Grisham – Hamstring (D10) – The New York Yankees placed Trent Grisham (CF) on the 10-day injured list.
Aaron Judge – Rib (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred OF Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list with a stress fracture of his right rib.
Clarke Schmidt – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab from internal brace surgery.
Kervin Castro – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred RHP Kervin Castro from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow neuritis.
Giancarlo Stanton – Calf (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred DH Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right calf strain.

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 06, 2026 vs New York Yankees
September 07, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 08, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 09, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 11, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 12, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 13, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 14, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 15, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 16, 2026 at Colorado Rockies

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 06, 2026 at San Diego Padres
September 08, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
September 09, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
September 10, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
September 11, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 12, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 13, 2026 vs New York Mets
September 14, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
September 15, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
September 16, 2026 at Minnesota Twins

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