The coaching decision comes from Padres manager Mike Shildt’s recent contract extension through the 2027 season. Shildt has openly praised the synergy among his coaching staff and its impact on ...

Esposito, Niebla, bullpen coach Ben Fritz, first base coach David Macias and coaching assistants Peter Summerville, Heberto Andrade and Morgan Burkhart are returning from the Padres’ 2023 staff.

New San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt won't have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of several coaches during games.

But, since then, Merrill is batting just .199 with a .277 slugging percentage across 43 games. Amid such a rough slump, ...

The Padres announced the coaching staff that will be working under manager Mike Shildt in 2024. Much of the staff includes coaches returning from last year’s club or previously-reported hires ...

Brian Esposito will serve as Shildt’s right-hand man next season, ascending from his previous position as the Padres’ catching coach and game strategy assistant.

In its simplest terms, the Padres have split up and expanded the duties of the bench coach. Esposito, the game strategy assistant, is the closest person to being a bench coach.

Twenty-eight major league teams will enter the 2024 season with a bench coach. It's an important role, historically defined as the right-hand man to the manager.

The San Diego Padres have secured a significant piece of their future coaching setup, finalizing a multiyear contract with esteemed pitching coach Ruben Niebla, according to sources at MLB.com.

New San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt won’t have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of several coaches during games.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt won't have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of several coaches during games. The Padres unveiled the ...