The lawsuit brought earlier this month by Peter Seidler’s widow was shocking to many around Major League Baseball — even to those who had expected it. That Sheel Seidler had begun expressing a ...

Monday’s response seeks to explain the moves Peter Seidler’s brothers Matt and Robert made as trustees that Sheel Seidler alleges breached their fiduciary responsibilities to her and her children.

As part of her complaint, Sheel Seidler said she and her children were not welcomed in the Petco Park ownership suite during games and that Matt and Robert Seidler informed team employees “that ...

The photo shows Sheel at the top, followed in order by her three children, Tom Seidler (another Seidler brother and Padres minority owner), Bob Seidler and Matt Seidler. John Seidler is listed eighth.

When Peter Seidler's widow Sheel Seidler filed a lawsuit suing her late husband's brothers for control of the San Diego Padres, the details revealed a potential plan to relocate the franchise.

But the move by MLB owners does come amid controversy — a lawsuit brought by Peter Seidler’s wife. Sheel Seidler sued brothers-in-law Matthew and Robert Seidler last month, attempting to ...