Ryan O'Hearn had first asked Orioles GM Mike Elias to trade him to the Rangers or Astros, but he ended up coming to the Padres.

Why Padres manager Mike Shildt is happy with his team despite losing to the Dodgers in their series finale on Sunday.

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