The San Diego Padres unexpectedly hired former player Craig Stammen as their new manager on a three-year deal, despite his lack of coaching experience, following the resignation of Mike Shildt. This move marks a surprising choice for the team, which has experienced managerial changes and internal conflicts in recent years, and indicates their confidence in Stammen's leadership qualities and familiarity with the organization.
The San Diego Padres have appointed Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher and team insider, as their new manager on a three-year deal, marking his first coaching role despite his respected leadership and familiarity with the organization. Stammen, known for his pivotal role in key games and leadership qualities, was chosen over other candidates and will inherit a team with a strong recent record and most of its core players intact.
Pitchers Cole Hamels and Craig Stammen have officially retired from Major League Baseball. Hamels, a former World Series MVP, had been rehabilitating a shoulder injury and had not pitched in the majors since 2020. Stammen, who had been with the Padres since 2017, suffered a setback in spring training and all but announced his retirement then. Both pitchers leave behind notable careers and contributions to the San Diego Padres.
Former World Series champion and left-hander Cole Hamels has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball (MLB) after a 15-season career. Hamels, who signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres earlier this year, never made an official appearance with the team due to shoulder surgery. He finishes his career with a 3.43 ERA and four All-Star Game appearances, playing a key role in the Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 World Series victory. Additionally, right-hander Craig Stammen, also with the Padres, has been placed on the voluntarily retired list after suffering a shoulder injury.
