"Nearly 20 sources — 12 of them who worked with Shildt on a daily basis during the season — have in recent months characterized Shildt as unyieldingly demanding of his coaching staff and the team’s support staff and as having a tendency to micromanage and possessing a quick

3 years ago today 🥹

Reaction to the reporting about Mike Shildt's treatment of his staff Watch: youtu.be/DJfHS-5iomQ?si… Listen: linktr.ee/talkingfriars

The Twins were granted permission by the Padres to interview Major League coach Nick Punto, who worked with the San Diego's infielders, among other duties, during the 2025 season (via Dennis Lin and DanHayesMLB) nytimes.com/athletic/67202…

Manny’s asking the trainer mid-game what the SDFC score is 😂 Loved this interview Manny did at their facility this week youtu.be/1AXfiN5BuTc?si…

Shildt says Preller treated him like gold

Does AJ have a burner on IG?

Guy tagged other national baseball reporters…maybe they called but I don’t see this happening

I remember how excited I was thinking Max Scherzer was a Padre for a couple minutes in 2021

Padres CEO Erik Greupner, who already held a small stake in the team, quietly received a multi-year extension while working under interim control person Eric Kutsenda. A.J. Preller doesn't have one and Greupner "has wielded greater influence than he previously had" AJ Preller

AJ>Greupner Watch: youtube.com/live/v_4jrGYDX… Listen: linktr.ee/talkingfriars

Got to hit my dream driving range today!

Greupner says the interview process begins today (via Ben & Woods)

I wish Ben & Woods would ask Greupner why he excluded Preller from his letter to the fans after the trade deadline Good news there’s optimism that Preller is the POBO past 2026

Padres plan to interview Albert Pujols for manager position sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/20/pad…

Let's go Jays I guess

Happy birthday to my first favorite Padre. Hope you're doing well wherever you are

Carlos Hernandez hasn't reached out to AJ Preller directly to share his interest in managing but he would like to and is willing to coach if he can't manage the team. Bench coach Brian Esposito spoke with Padres decision-makers on Monday. Pujols is scheduled to interview on

Happy Albert Pujols manager interview day!

Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth are Silver Slugger Award finalists!