Sandy Alomar Sr. died at 81, leaving a mark as a speed-first, defense-minded infielder who played 1,481 games across six clubs from 1964-78. He stole 227 bases, belting a career-high 39 in 1971, and earned a 1970 All-Star nod. After playing, he coached in MLB and Puerto Rico, later guiding in San Diego and for the Cubs, Rockies and Mets. His son, Sandy Alomar Jr., is on the Cleveland Guardians staff, continuing a family baseball legacy that also includes brother Roberto, a Hall of Famer.

The Guardians publicly mourn the loss, underscoring Alomar’s impact as a player, mentor, and pillar of a baseball family whose influence spans decades and leagues.

Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager after two seasons, citing mental and physical toll and a need to care for himself. He steered San Diego to 183-141 with two 90-win campaigns and two postseason berths, including a 2024 Wild Card win over Atlanta and a later NLDS loss to the Dodgers. San Diego will begin an immediate managerial search as it pursues a 2026 World Series.

The retirement follows a 2025 season that ended in a three-game Wild Card loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ownership, AJ Preller and Erik Greupner praised his leadership as the club moves to a rapid replacement while pursuing a title-ready roster for the next era.