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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 6

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

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
New Padres Hitting Coach Might Take Them All The Way

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.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27
A Misdialed Phone Number Helped the Padres Sign One of Their Best Players

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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