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5 Candidates to Replace Mike Shildt as Padres' Manager

Mike Shildt's surprise retirement announcement Monday created another managerial vacancy in an offseason already full of them. Not only must the Padres find a replacement for Shildt — the most successful manager in franchise history by winning percentage — they must compete with eight other teams to find their most qualified bench boss.

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San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 13

Padres' Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. face déjà vu after Mike Shildt steps down

Are Machado and Tatis stuck in a cycle?

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / October 13

2025 Manager Notes: Shildt Retires, Hinch Extended

The managerial carousel continued on October 13, as the Padres’ job opened up. Mike Shildt, who helped lead the Padres to playoff berths in 2024 & 2025, retired.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / October 13

Manager Mike Shildt to retire after two seasons with Padres

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that he will retire immediately after guiding the club to the playoffs in his two seasons at the helm.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Mike Shildt has stepped down as manager of the Padres

The San Diego Padres have found themselves in the familiar spot of searching for a new manager, as Mike Shildt has decided he will not return next season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13

Who could Padres target as Mike Shildt's dugout successor?

The 57-year-old veteran manager informed the Padres on Monday that he would be retiring ahead of the 2026 season.

Shildt steps down as Padres manager

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Padres Stunned As Manager Search Begins

The San Diego Padres just absorbed a true October plot twist: manager Mike Shildt is stepping away immediately, a decision he framed as the culmination of a season’s worth of reflection and a need to prioritize health and family.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 13

Padres Notes: Robert Suarez Free Agency Update, Ex-Padre Defends Clayton Kershaw, AJ Preller Future Discussed

The San Diego Padres have an update on closer Robert Suarez, as there have been talks that he will opt out of the final two seasons of his contract. All four of his MLB seasons have been in San Diego, and he has been nothing short of spectacular since emerging as one of the league's most feared relievers.

Luis Arraez News / Sporting News / October 12

Padres predicted to acquire $15 million three-time All-Star infielder to replace Luis Arraez

This would be a solid pickup for the Padres.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 12

Padres’ AJ Preller Called Out For Inability to Fill Key Offensive Position

The disappointment of losing in the 2025 Wild Card round is starting to evolve into a determination to avoid a similar or worse fate for the 2026 San Diego Padres.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

MLB disciplines Padres players over incident in wild-card round

Major League Baseball took action against two San Diego Padres players in response to an incident at the conclusion of the team’s loss in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card series.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 10

MLB Announces Punishment for Padres Star on Friday

The San Diego Padres season ended prematurely once again in 2025, as the Chicago Cubs eliminated the club in the NL wild card round. The Padres offense struggled to produce, scoring just five total runs across three postseason games.

San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Two Padres Stars Face Hefty Punishment for Dugout Confrontation With Umpires After Wild Card Loss to Cubs

Tensions ran high in Chicago as the San Diego Padres’ postseason run came to an abrupt end against the Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Emotions spilled over after the final out of Game 3 at Wrigley Field, leading to a heated confrontation between Padres players and the umpiring crew.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 10