Left-hander Cole Hamels officially retires
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Pitcher Cole Hamels retired Friday after a 15-season career and four All-Star selections.
The left-hander signed an offseason minor league deal with the San Diego Padres but never appeared in a game for the team, which announced his retirement.
The Padres also announced the retirement of reliever Craig Stammen, who last played for the franchise in 2022.
Hamels, 39, is a San