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Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager after 9-plus hour Albert Pujols interview

The San Diego Padres were dealt a tricky situation, as they found out after the 2025 season that Mike Shildt was stepping down from his role as the team's manager.

Despite having a playoff roster, the Padres needed to find a new manager. San Diego's search began in earnest, and one name brought up as a strong candidate was Albert Pujols.

But, as the Padres announced , they have decided to hire Craig Stammen to be the team's new manager. The first-year manager is signed on for the next three years in San Diego.

Padres hire Craig Stammen as new manager after Mike Shildt's surprise retirement

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