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.

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

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 Padres announced the coaching staff that will be working under manager Mike Shildt in 2024. ... catching coach and game strategy assistant Brian Esposito, as well as Barba and McCoy.

SAN DIEGO — 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 FRANCISCO — The Padres do not have a bench coach, at least not officially. What they have is three coaches — Brian Esposito, Ryan Barba and Mike McCoy — doing parts of one job during games.

So long as the coaches are able to provide the support the players need in 2024, their decision to eliminate the bench coach's job will be heralded as a success. Published Jan 9, 2024 J.P. HOORNSTRA ...

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.

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.

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.