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If you have concerns about new San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen’s lack of experience at the position, your fears may be tempered a bit with the recent hires to the coaching staff.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 24

Padres add two new coaches to Craig Stammen’s staff

Earlier this month, the San Diego Padres made the startling decision to hire former reliever Craig Stammen as the new manager. Now the Padres are adding familiar faces to the coaching staff to help Stammen adjust, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. On Monday, San Diego added Randy Knorr and Steven Souza Jr.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24

Padres to add Steven Souza Jr. to coaching staff

The San Diego Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. They’re new additions to the staff under first-year skipper Craig Stammen.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 12

Padres Could Change Ruben Niebla's Role for 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres made the bold decision to hire a first-time manager in Craig Stammen — one of the few former relief pitchers to take over a clubhouse.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 11

The Padres’ next big hire: Craig Stammen’s bench coach

The San Diego Padres had a busy first week of the official start of the offseason. The franchise hired Craig Stammen as its next field manager and is close to a contract extension agreement with A.J.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 10

Padres introduce Craig Stammen

The San Diego Padres held a press conference on Monday to introduce new manager Craig Stammen to Padres fans and the press. President of baseball operations, A.J.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

New Padres manager Craig Stammen will have experienced staffer to lean on

The 41-year-old doesn’t have any prior coaching experience, but he’ll be able to lean on a familiar face for at least a couple of seasons.

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MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / November 7

Padres managerial hire takes heat off SF Giants decision

It was somewhat controversial that the San Francisco Giants hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitiello as their new manager, despite his having no professional managing experience.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres Star Breaks Silence on Shock Craig Stammen Hire

The San Diego Padres finally have their new manager after over three weeks of interviews, signing former relief pitcher Craig Stammen to a three-year deal to be the leader in the Padres' clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres' Ruben Niebla Was Finalist for Manager Job; Will He Remain With Organization?

Although the Padres have hired their manager after Mike Shildt's surprise retirement, there are still questions left unanswered regarding the Padres' coaching staff.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 6

Another Former Nationals Player Gets Hired as First-Time MLB Manager

The Washington Nationals have been in the news this offseason, that's for sure. After making headlines for hiring 35-year-old Paul Toboni to become their new president of baseball operations, they turned around and hired 33-year-old Blake Butera to become the next manager of this franchise.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Padres' new skipper has zero managerial experience

Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience

The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hiring of their 22nd manager, naming former big-league reliever Craig Stammen as their next skipper. The 41-year-old, who signed a three-year deal, has no managerial experience.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 6

Ex-reliever Craig Stammen named Padres manager

The San Diego Padres named Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher for the team, as their new manager on Thursday. The 41-year-old signed a three-year contract.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Padres have hired a new manager

The San Diego Padres have hired a familiar face to be their new manager. Former Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen has agreed to a deal to become the manager of the team.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Padres make surprising managerial hire

The Padres announced that they have signed former big leaguer Craig Stammen to a three-year deal to serve as their new manager.

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San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / January 31, 2024

Former San Diego Padres Pitcher Takes on Crucial Role with Organization

Former San Diego Padres' reliever Craig Stammen is going to now work in the organization, taking on a new role in player development. The following comes

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2022