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Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill is still recovering from a hamstring injury and has missed several games, with more to come, according to manager Mike Shildt.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s hot start explained by Padres’ Mike Shildt

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are one of the contenders in the NL West this season. This year, San Diego is off to another hot start, and their shortstop is a big reason why, along with an improved Manny Machado.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 15

Padres Stars Heap Praise on Petco Park Fans, Credit Them for Home Field Dominance

The San Diego Padres sit alone at the top of the baseball world with a record of 14-3 and are undefeated at Petco Park through 11 home games. This already very special season is in large part because of the elevated play of a retooled roster, but the energy felt at home in San Diego is something manager Mike Shildt noticed after Monday's win.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 15

Mike Shildt Praises Padres Fans for Petco Park Being 'Playoff Atmosphere' Every Game

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt praised the atmosphere at Petco Park and the support the Friar faithful provide during every home game. The Padres are currently 11-0 at home, marking the best home stretch start in franchise history.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Padres' Hot Start at Home Joins Rare Company in MLB History

It's still early in the season, but the San Diego Padres are giving fans plenty to cheer about at Petco Park — and what they're doing is a rare sight for baseball fans.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 15

San Diego Padres play ‘Shildtball’

Petco Park hitting shines When Mike Shildt took over as manager of the Padres in 2024, he established communication among the veterans on the team, emphasizing a need for consistency and to build a winning culture.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 14

Padres Will 'Take Our Time' With Jackson Merrill's Injury, Says Manager Mike Shildt

The San Diego Padres improved to 13-3 Sunday, furthering the divide between themselves and the rest of MLB. They have continued their winning ways this

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

Yankees Urged to Trade for Padres Ace in Blockbuster Move

The San Diego Padres have their sights set on October after a disappointing NLDS exit in 2024. "We start at zero," manager Mike Shildt said. "We build off of last year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Padres’ Mike Shildt shows support for Braves’ Jurickson Profar after PED suspension

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use on Monday, and his former manager, Mike Shildt of the San Diego Padres, threw his support behind his former player when asked about the topic.

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

Padres Trying to Accomplish Feat Not Done in Over 40 Years

The San Diego Padres are off to a hot start, but have a chance to make history against the Atlanta Braves Sunday night. The Padres haven’t won four in a row to start a season since 1984, when they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two-game series in San Diego and followed that up with two wins against the Chicago Cubs.

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

Fernando Tatis May Officially Have a New Home for Padres

The San Diego Padres are undefeated so far this season. Grabbing the first two games of 2025 against the Atlanta Braves is great, but this new shift in the batting order may make things even greater.

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

Padres' $350 Million Superstar Credits Manager Mike Shildt for Major Turnaround

The San Diego Padres are officially underway in what is already an exciting 2025 season, as they took down the Atlanta Braves in a back-and-forth 7-4 win on Thursday.

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

Padres Manager Mike Shildt Reveals Plan for First Pitching Rotation of 2025

The San Diego Padres are facing so much uncertainty mere days before the 2025 season begins. There are a few more questions to be answered at this point in spring, but manager Mike Shildt provided some clarity regarding the starting pitching rotation.

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

Padres Notes: Major Roster Decisions Revealed, One Bench Spot Left, More

The San Diego Padres have been tinkering with their ball club all spring long after an offseason that saw a handful of exciting moves to retool the roster.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 18

Observations From San Diego Padres Camp: Darvish, Opening Day, Pitching Competition

PEORIA, Ariz. — It’s clear that Michael King earned the right to be the Opening Day starter for the San Diego Padres. However, that decision made by manager Mike Shildt set up what should be a very interesting internal competition for the Friars throughout the rest of 2025.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / March 17

Why Mike Shildt chose Michael King as Padres Opening Day starter

The competition for the Opening Day start was fierce within the Padres clubhouse, with King edging out Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish to earn the honor.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Padres righty suffers oblique strain, may begin season on IL

Right-hander Matt Waldron sustained a mild oblique strain Friday.

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 9

Mike Shildt confident about Roki Sasaki joining Padres

On the same day that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt made it clear that he believes his team is a front-runner to land the 23-year-old right-hander.

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Padres sign manager to two-year contract extension

He led the Padres to a postseason in which they swept the Atlanta Braves in the wild-card series before losing to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in five games in the NLDS.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 6

Padres extend skipper Mike Shildt after playoff year

The San Diego Padres rewarded skipper Mike Shildt with a two-year extension through the 2027 season on Wednesday. Shildt, 56, guided the team to a 93-69 record and reached the National League Division Series in his first season.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 6

Reports: Padres nearing extension for manager Mike Shildt

One year into his managerial tenure with the San Diego Padres, Mike Shildt is about to be rewarded. The 56-year-old skipper and the team are finalizing a two-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Padres making major decision on manager Mike Shildt

The Padres went 93-69 to secure the top wild-card spot in the National League.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Padres plan to discuss extension with manager Mike Shildt

Shildt originally signed a two-year contract when hired to manage the team last offseason, but the club already has interest in keeping him around for a longer period.

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