Padres pound A's in Bob Melvin's return to Oakland


by Deadspin

Deadspin— Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and drove in three runs, and the visiting San Diego Padres never trailed in delivering manager Bob Melvin a happy homecoming with an 8-3 interleague victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.

SiliconBeat—A’s: Bob Melvin’s return to Coliseum a reminder of better times in Oakland. Bob Melvin returns to Oakland A’s home for first time since he left in 2021

ESPN—Padres manager Bob Melvin back in Coliseum, 'loved' his time with A's - ESPN. Bob Melvin returned to the Coliseum for the first time in two years, this time managing the San Diego Padres against his former Oakland club.

Bleacher Report—Padres Player Says Manager Bob Melvin, GM A.J. Preller Have 'Unfixable' Relationship. Whether it's in the dugout or the front office, change could be on the horizon for the San Diego Padres following a bitterly disappointing season. The