San Diego Padres, manager Mike Shildt agree to 2-year contract extension [Video]

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The Padres and manager Mike Shildt have agreed to a two-year contract extension that will keep the team’s skipper in San Diego through the 2027 season, the organization announced Wednesday.

In a press release, Padres President of Baseball Operations/General Manager AJ Preller said, “As Mike demonstrated this year, he has an unwavering commitment to winning and a unique set of skills that got our group to perform at a high level. He possesses a true love for this team and the game of baseball, and I am thrilled to continue to work together with Mike to bring a championship to the City of San Diego.”

Shildt said in a statement, “I am honored to continue leading this team toward Peter Seidler’s vision of bringing a World Series championship to San Diego. In collaboration with our players and coaching staff, we are committed to building on our …