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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.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / November 6
Astros Set to Officially Hire Padres Veteran Hitting Coach Victor Rodriguez
The Houston Astros are making a major addition to their coaching staff official after days of rumors surrounding the possibility. According to a report from Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros have a done deal with soon-to-be former San Diego Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez to come over to Houston in the same role.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / November 6
Victor Rodriguez to become Astros hitting coach 
In a recent Padres Reacts Survey Poll, the majority of San Diego Padres fans thought it was time for a new hitting coach. It was reported Wednesday that is just what they will get as Victor Rodriguez left the Padres and joined the Houston Astros as their new hitting coach.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 5
Astros Getting Closer to Poaching Key Member of Padres Coaching Staff
When the Houston Astros began dismissing multiple coaches, front office executives and others around the organization, it became clear that a new regime was going to be installed.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres Could Lose Key Coach to Astros Amid Managerial Search: Report
The Houston Astros are targeting Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez to fill the same role on manager Joe Espada's staff in 2026, according to a new report.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 6, 2024
Padres 2025 coaching staff is set
Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez officially return under Mike Shildt We already knew Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez were returning but it’s nice to see it’s official as of this afternoon.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17, 2024
By Not Trying to Hit Homers, Homers are Exploding at Record Pace
The San Diego Padres aren't trying to hit home runs but the ball is leaving the yard at a record pace. The Padres are closing in on breaking their franchise record for home runs hit at home, though it wasn’t by design.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / August 25, 2024
New Padres Hitting Coach Might Take Them All The Way
Under AJ Preller, the Padres have seen 11 hitting coaches in 11 years. Is it possible Victor Rodriguez is the last? The Padres have tried every hitting technique on God’s green baseball field.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27, 2024
A Misdialed Phone Number Helped the Padres Sign One of Their Best Players
Donovan Solano's path to the San Diego Padres began with a phone call to hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who he had known for years. He accidentally called him instead of his gardener, who coincidentally is also named Victor.
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