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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30

Padres Coaches 'Shocked' and 'Caught Off Guard' By Mike Shildt Retirement

The San Diego Padres are searching for their next manager ahead of the 2026 season after Mike Shildt announced his retirement from baseball. In a letter published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt shared the news and explained why he decided to walk away after two seasons as the Padres' manager.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres Have 6 Prime Candidates for Managerial Search, Says Insider

The Padres are deep in their search for their next manager following the surprise retirement announcement from MIke Shildt, who spent two seasons at the helm in San Diego.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres' Mike Shildt Reveals Plans for Immediate Future After Sudden Retirement

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt made a shocking decision to retire after the Padres lost in the Wild Card round of the 2025 postseason, and revealed the plans he has for himself following his decision.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

Padres' Mike Shildt Reveals His Only Regret After Announcing Retirement

The San Diego Padres certainly gave Mike Shildt time to think about his future after their final National League Wild Card Series game against the Chicago Cubs, and before the manager revealed his surprising decision to retire.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Padres' Mike Shildt Blasted by Ex-Cardinals Star in Brutal Rant After Sudden Exit

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt surprisingly announced his retirement earlier this month, and former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Matt Holliday sounded off on the now-former skipper.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Former Padres, Dodgers Catcher Wants to Be San Diego's Next Manager

The San Diego Padres are dealing with the sting of a season that ended far too soon, and more recently, the sudden exit of their manager. After Mike Shildt surprisingly announced his retirement earlier this month, the Friars have added a job search to their offseason to-do list.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Former Padres, Dodgers Catcher Wants to Be San Diego's Next Manager

The San Diego Padres are dealing with the sting of a season that ended far too soon, and more recently, the sudden exit of their manager. After Mike Shildt surprisingly announced his retirement earlier this month, the Friars have added a job search to their offseason to-do list.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Padres interview Brian Esposito for managerial job

The Padres’ managerial search has reached the interview stage, as The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that the club spoke with bench coach Brian Esposito on Monday.

San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 20

Padres one of two teams interested in Albert Pujols as Mike Shildt's replacement

The Padres are eyeing Albert Pujolas as a potential option to replace Mike Shildt.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 18

Cardinals Hall-of-Famer Has Blunt Message For Mike Shildt After Padres Drama

After Mike Shildt stepped down as manager of the San Diego Padres, more details were revealed that not only led to his departure from San Diego, but also led to him being fired by the St.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17

Padres Linked to Future Hall of Fame Manager as Mike Shildt Replacement

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt shocked the baseball world Monday, stepping away from the Friars to retire with two years still remaining on his contract.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17

Padres Notes: Mike Shildt Almost Fought Coach, Yu Darvish Contemplating Future, Mason Miller Could Become Starter

The San Diego Padres have been dealing with the sudden retirement of manager Mike Shildt earlier this week, but league insider Jon Heyman reported just how bad things were getting towards the end.

San Diego Padres News / Viva El Birdos / October 17

We all owe Oli Marmol an apology after Mike Shildt drama

By now, everyone knows what just took place with former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt in San Diego and how it mirrors what led to him being fired in 2021.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Why Mike Shildt Drama Shows More Positives With Cardinals Current Skipper

The St. Louis Cardinals made a shocking decision after the 2021 season when they fired then-manager Mike Shildt and subsequently replaced him with Oli Marmol.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Cardinals Writer Digs Into Ex-Skipper After Bombshell Reports

The St. Louis Cardinals made the news for all the wrong reasons after the 2021 season when ex-manager Mike Shildt was fired. It came as a shock after the Cardinals had won 17 games in a row to clinch a postseason berth.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

New details prove Cardinals made the right decision to fire Mike Shildt in 2021

Jon Heyman of the New York Post revealed that there was tension between Shildt and the Padres' coaching staff, and that similar issues arose when he was fired from the Cardinals in 2021.

Mike Shildt received death threats before resigning from Padres

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San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Mike Shildt received death threats before resigning from Padres

Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed some new details about his decision to resign, including the immense pressure he was facing late in the team’s season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Baseball’s Fan Problem Hits A Breaking Point After Mike Shildt Exit

Baseball has a real problem with its fans. Not a week after Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage pleaded with people to leave his family and girlfriend alone, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt admitted the mental stress that included death threats contributed to his sudden retirement on Tuesday.

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.