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Padres Finalize Coaching Staff Ahead of Winter Meetings

11/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The San Diego Padres are finalizing their coaching staff under new manager Craig Stammen.
Randy Knorr, appointed as bench coach, is the former Potomac Nationals manager.
Steven Souza Jr., former MLB outfielder, will serve as the Padres' hitting coach.
Both Knorr and Souza have prior connections with Stammen from their Nationals days.
The Padres aim to complete the coaching staff by the MLB winter meetings in early December.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the San Diego Padres appointed Jayce Tingler as manager, aiming to improve after a disappointing 70-92 season. This decision reflects a broader trend in Major League Baseball, where teams increasingly prioritize managerial connections, as seen with Craig Stammen's hiring. The Padres, founded in 1969, have historically struggled, yet they seek to build a competitive coaching staff for future success.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres are finalizing their coaching staff under new manager Craig Stammen.
Randy Knorr, appointed as bench coach, is the former Potomac Nationals manager.
Steven Souza Jr., former MLB outfielder, will serve as the Padres' hitting coach.
Both Knorr and Souza have prior connections with Stammen from their Nationals days.
The Padres aim to complete the coaching staff by the MLB winter meetings in early December.

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