Yankees, Padres set for Petco Park meeting as Wild Card race tightens

The New York Yankees are scheduled to play the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Saturday, 5 September 2026, at 4.15 p.m. PT, according to Fox Sports.

New York enters the game with an 80–61 record, while San Diego is listed at 74–67. Fox Sports describes the Padres as pursuing an NL Wild Card position.

Robbie Ray is scheduled to start for San Diego after recording an 11–7 record and a 3.14 ERA over 149 innings. Carlos Rodón is listed as the Yankees’ scheduled starter with a 4–3 record and a 3.20 ERA.

Fox Sports says the Yankees have MLB’s lowest regular-season ERA in 2026 at 3.23. Fernando Tatis Jr. is identified as a player to watch for the Padres, with a .282 batting average, 31 steals and 70 RBIs listed in the supplied material.

Ben Rice is highlighted for New York after leading the Yankees with 36 home runs and 88 RBIs. The starting-pitcher assignments remain scheduled and may change. No game result or confirmed broadcast channel is provided.