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Big news from San Diego.
Manager Mike Shildt, who had been on the job for two years as manager, has decided it's time to step down. This has just been announced on social networks.
Mike Shildt says the parting was strictly his decision and tells the San Diego Union-Tribune: “It's time I take care of myself and exit on my terms.” https://t.co/q1d9XqDLWk
– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 13, 2025
With all due respect to Shildt, he doesn't have the poise to hide a dismissal like this. And if the Padres had to fire him, it would have been done a little earlier.
He says it's time he took some time for himself after stints as manager in St. Louis and San Diego. We believe him.
Did he leave for personal reasons? Because he felt things weren't working out in San Diego, where expectations are high but not always met? Hard to say.
The whole thing was announced as a retirement, but you know as well as I do that a man can come out of retirement for the right offer.
https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1977768630885749044
Two years ago, Shildt replaced Bob Melvin as manager. In two years, he never made it very far in the playoffs. Another manager will have to lead the team to success, as the club believes in its chances.
And it's going to be an interesting job. Stressful, since the owners and AJ Preller are aiming high, but interesting.
The Braves, Rockies, Giants, Nationals, Orioles, Angels and Twins are the other organizations currently looking for a manager for next season.
The Rangers have already hired one of the most prominent candidates: Skip Schumaker.
- Really.
Am I the only one who sees Cal Raleigh as looking like a young Pierre-François Legendre, but with a mustache and biceps? #ALCS pic.twitter.com/3ZgDeJR0o0
– Benoît Rioux – Journal de Montréal (@benrioux) October 13, 2025
- Intéressant.
New, for @TheAthletic: Amid Monday's game rescheduling and with unique chants in the stands, the Maple Leafs are embracing the @BlueJays playoff run and the shared October spotlight
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– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 13, 2025
- Rogers Centre: the roof will be open tonight.
Ball Weather
The roof will be OPEN for ALCS Game Two! #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/Mu3nZCHDSo
– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 13, 2025
- Kyle Hendricks is leaning towards retirement.
Nothing official yet but Kyle Hendricks is expected to retire @nypostsports has learned. Won 100th game in 1 season with hometown Angels following 11 years with Cubs including historic World Series winning team in 2016 when he went 16-8 with 2.13 ERA. 105-91, 3.79 ERA lifetime.
– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 13, 2025
- Trey Yesavage will be under pressure.
“The Yankees, unfortunately, were kind of a guinea pig.”
The Mariners are absolutely capable of hitting Trey Yesavage, but that doesn't take the pressure off their pitchers tomorrow, says @ErikKratz31. pic.twitter.com/RV9VOuLfBc
– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 13, 2025
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