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• Fan Survey Results: Which Padre has been the best addition to this year’s team so far?

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Gaslamp Ball readers let their thoughts be known in this week’s poll! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week Padres fans were give...2025
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• San Diego Padres play ‘Shildtball’

Mike Shildt | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Petco Park hitting shines When Mike Shildt took over as manager of the Padres in 2024, he established communication among the veterans on the team, emphasizing a need for consistency and to build a winning culture. During the season we heard terms like “elite adjusters”. “winning on the margins”, “winners find solutions”, and “regardless of cir...2025
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• Padres need surprises in 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Who will be breaking out this season? At Padres FanFest on February 1, General Manager A.J. Preller participated in a leadership Q&A with Mike Shildt and Erik Greupner. During the discussion, he acknowledged the team would need a “couple” of surprises for the 2025 season to round out the roster. Hampered by some big contracts and a limited payroll, Preller ...2025
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• Padres 2025 coaching staff is set

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez officially return under Mike Shildt We already knew Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez were returning but it’s nice to see it’s official as of this afternoon. Our 2025 Major League coaching staff is set! : https://t.co/FjBovEt0On pic.twitter.com/BQkhp6puqU— San Diego Padres (@Padres) December 7, 2024 ...2024
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• Padres To Hire Victor Rodriguez As Hitting Coach
The Padres are hiring Victor Rodriguez as hitting coach, according to a report from independent journalist Francys Romero. Rodriguez, 61, had a 19 year professional career as an infielder that included two brief cups of coffee at the major league level; one in 1984 at the age of 22 with the Orioles, and one in…...2023
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• Padres notes: Luis Patino brought back, Victor Rodriguez next hitting coach

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Padres unsurprisingly are active in the days leading up to Christmas The San Diego Padres have claimed Luis Patino off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Of course fans know Patino, as he was once one of the best prospects in the farm system—ranked as high as #3 in 2020. He was traded in the Blake Snell trade a few years ago but never lived up to...2023
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• Legacies on the line as Seattle sets up MLS Cup rematch with Toronto

Seattle Sounders sealed their return to MLS Cup after cruising to a 5-0 aggregate victory over the Houston Dynamo. Taylor Twellman and Kasey Keller break down Seattle's clinical performance against Houston and transformation under head coach Brian Schmetzer. ESPN FC's Sebastian Salazar, Kasey Keller and Taylor Twellman preview the MLS Cup rematch between Seattle and Tor...2017
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• Red Sox Opening Day 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
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• Jackie Bradley Jr. Earns Starring Role in Red Sox Outfield
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• Mookie Betts Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Back and Return
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2025
"The son of major league outfielder and DH Larry Sheets, he spoke about choosing the Padres partly because his Dad was roommates with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez in college."

2024
"Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez officially return under Mike Shildt We already knew Ruben Niebla and Victor Rodriguez were returning but it’s nice to see it’s official as of this afternoon."

2023
"Another move the Padres have reportedly made is the hiring of Victor Rodriguez as their next hitting coach, according to Francys Romero."

2021
"Assistant hitting coaches Victor Rodriguez and Justin Toole are expected to remain on staff, Meisel adds, but the club will pursue a new hitting coach…"

2020
"Meanwhile, Alex Eckelman will join the big league staff to join Victor Rodriguez and Justin Toole as coaches who will work…"

2019
"MLS Cup MVP Victor Rodriguez bids farewell to Seattle Sounders"

2018
"SHOT: Victor Rodriguez fires a shot just wide of the target"

2017
"Victor Rodriguez to miss match against Philadelphia Union to prepare for birth of child"

2016
"That speaks to his ability to adjust, which assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez very much approves of."

2015
"He then began working with assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who tightened up Bradley’s swing and pushed his focus toward hitting line drives."

2014
"Chili Davis and Victor Rodriguez worked together in 2011 when the former was the Red Sox' Triple-A hitting coach and the latter served as their minor league hitting coordinator."

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• San Diego Padres play ‘Shildtball’
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• Padres notes: Luis Patino brought back, Victor Rodriguez next hitting coach
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• Red Sox Opening Day 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
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• Raul Ruidiaz scores twice against Colorado to keep Seattle in playoff mix

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• Mookie Betts Will Take Torch from David Ortiz as Red Sox's Franchise Player
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• Jackie Bradley Jr. Earns Starring Role in Red Sox Outfield
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• Mookie Betts Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Back and Return
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• Red Sox Opening Day 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Predictions
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• Mookie Betts Will Take Torch from David Ortiz as Red Sox's Franchise Player
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• Jackie Bradley Jr. Earns Starring Role in Red Sox Outfield
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• Victor Rodriguez to miss match against Philadelphia Union to prepare for birth of child
2017

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• Indians Part Ways With Hitting Coach Ty Van Burkleo
The Indians are parting ways with hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo, reports Zack Meisel of the Athletic (Twitter link). Meisel notes he’d been the longest-tenured active hitting coach in MLB. Assistant hitting coaches Victor Rodriguez and Justin Toole are expected to remain on staff, Meisel adds, but the club will pursue a new hitting coach…...2021
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• Mookie Betts Will Take Torch from David Ortiz as Red Sox's Franchise Player
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• Indians Hitting Coach Ty Van Burkleo Opts Out Of Season
Indians hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo has elected to opt out of the season over coronavirus concerns, Zack Meisel of The Athletic was among those to report. He’ll continue to assist the club remotely. Meanwhile, Alex Eckelman will join the big league staff to join Victor Rodriguez and Justin Toole as coaches who will work…...2020
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• Jackie Bradley Jr. Earns Starring Role in Red Sox Outfield
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• Mookie Betts Injury: Updates on Red Sox Star's Back and Return
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• MLS Cup MVP Victor Rodriguez bids farewell to Seattle Sounders
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• Sounders sign Spanish attacker Victor Rodriguez
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• Seattle Sounders, Jordan Morris beat Chicago Fire as hot start continues

Chicago Fire Seattle Sounders FC 2 4 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats...2019
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• Orlando 1-2 Seattle: Sounders clinch playoff berth - Via MLS
Victor Rodriguez led the way for Seattle with a goal and assist, propelling Seattle Sounders into the MLS playoffs....2018
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• Seattle Sounders clinch playoff berth with win over Orlando City

Orlando City SC Seattle Sounders FC 1 2 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Victor Rodriguez had a goal and an assist as the Seat...2018
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• GOAL: Victor Rodriguez bags a brace
2018
• Victor Rodriguez brace sends Seattle Sounders past Houston Dynamo, close in on playoffs

Seattle Sounders FC Houston Dynamo 4 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Victor Rodriguez scored twice for the first time in h...2018
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• Raul Ruidiaz scores twice against Colorado to keep Seattle in playoff mix
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• Will Bruin hits two to help the Seattle Sounders edge the Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids Seattle Sounders FC 1 2 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats Will Bruin scored twice as the Seattle Sounders defe...2018
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• Seattle Sounders at Real Salt Lake starting lineup: Victor Rodriguez in for Joevin Jones
2017

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