Mike Shildt Retires as Padres Manager Citing Personal Toll

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Mike Shildt retired as the Padres manager after two successful seasons, citing the mental and physical toll of the job, ending a managerial career with a .561 winning percentage and multiple postseason appearances. The Padres will now search for a new manager to continue their recent success.
- Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager San Diego Union-Tribune
- Padres manager Mike Shildt announces retirement MLB.com
- Mike Shildt explains stunning decision to retire as San Diego Padres manager USA Today
- Padres' Shildt retires, cites 'severe toll' of job ESPN
- Padres manager Mike Shildt retires after wild-card exit: 'It's time I take care of myself' Yahoo Sports
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