Padres give Mike Shildt another chance to manage 2 years after his Cardinals exit

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have given Mike Shildt another chance to manage in the big leagues, just two years after his run with St. Louis ended abruptly despite him leading the Cardinals to three straight playoff appearances and winning the 2019 NL Manager of the Year Award. ...

Brad Ausmus becomes Yankees bench coach for manager Aaron Boone

NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Ausmus was hired by the New York Yankees on Tuesday to replace Carlos Mendoza as bench coach for manager Aaron Boone. Ausmus managed Detroit from 2014-17 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, winning the AL Central at 90-72 in his first season with the Tigers...

Giants add former star Matt Williams to new manager Bob Melvin's coaching staff

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Williams is returning to the San Francisco Giants as the third-base coach on new manager Bob Melvin's staff. The team announced its coaching staff Friday. Williams spent the first 10 of his 17 major league seasons as an infielder with San...

Left-hander Sean Manaea opts out of contract with Giants for 2024, becoming free agent

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Sean Manaea has opted out of his 2024 contract with the San Francisco Giants, becoming a free agent. The pitcher confirmed his decision to The Associated Press on Sunday. “I have opted out, but I had an amazing time with the...

With Melvin gone, Preller is tasked with hiring his 5th Padres manager since mid-2015

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Just a year removed from a stirring run to the NL Championship Series that captivated a championship-starved fan base, general manager A.J. Preller of the big-spending San Diego Padres has to hire a new manager yet again. Bob Melvin’s departure to his hometown...

Bob Melvin is coming home to San Francisco as Giants manager after an uneasy time in San Diego

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At least once every time Bob Melvin came to San Francisco as a visiting manager, he allowed himself to believe that maybe someday he would wear a Giants uniform again. Running the bleachers before games, Melvin would glance out at iconic McCovey Cove....

Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres, three people with direct knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team had...

Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to become manager of the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say

Padres grant Giants permission to interview Bob Melvin for managerial job, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have received permission from the Padres to interview San Diego manager Bob Melvin for their open managerial job, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Sunday. When the Giants inquired about Melvin, the manager expressed...

Bob Melvin confirms he'll return as manager of the Padres following their flop this season

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Melvin confirmed Thursday that he will be back as manager of the San Diego Padres, adding that he's "looking forward to having a much better year than we had this year.” General manager A.J. Preller announced Wednesday that Melvin would be back under the...