Reports: Padres nearing extension for manager Mike Shildt

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One year into his managerial tenure with the San Diego Padres, Mike Shildt is about to be rewarded.

The 56-year-old skipper and the team are finalizing a two-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. The new pact would tie Shildt to San Diego through 2027.

The Padres went 93-69 this year, finishing five games behind the eventual World Series champion Lo