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Balsley returning as Padres pitching coach

Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley talks to pitcher Andrew Cashner.

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Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley talks to pitcher Andrew Cashner. Hayne Palmour IV

Darren Balsley, the Padres’ longtime pitching coach, will return for his 14th season with the club, according to a source. The contracts of the Padres’ coaching staff expired Saturday.

Balsley, 51, has been in his current role since 2003, when Bruce Bochy was the manager. He has since worked under Bud Black for eight-plus seasons and then under interim manager Pat Murphy this year.