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The San Diego Padres are all in.
The August 12, 2026 issue of USA TODAY Sports Weekly features the Padres on the cover following a bold trade deadline approach that reinforced their commitment to competing for a championship. With the headline ""No Apologies,"" this issue explores why San Diego refused to take a step back and doubled down on its pursuit of postseason success.
Inside, readers will also find rankings of Major League Baseball's top farm systems, analysis of trade deadline decisions across the league, preseason NFL power rankings, and a look at which coaches could be facing pressure entering the season.
An ideal collectible for Padres fans, baseball enthusiasts, and Sports Weekly subscribers.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
