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How Emilio Pagán helped a Padres fan create lasting memories of spring - The Athletic
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Will San Diego Padres deal Blake Snell or Josh Hader at deadline?
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Padres buy at trade deadline while seeking to strike a certain balance - The Athletic
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Grisham has 4 RBIs, Padres beat D-backs in Tatis' return
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Padres star Tatis has broken wrist, could be out 3 months
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Even After Manny Machado Splash, Padres Are Still a Work in Progress - The New York Times
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Padres: Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe
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Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres: Live updates, news and score - Los Angeles Times
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Hope Still Bright for Cubs' Kris Bryant After Shaky Debut - The New York Times
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Padres appear to be a super team, but a baseball season is fraught with peril - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres, With Expectations High, Hope 'Special Things' In Store As They Open Season
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Mets, Padres fall short of expectations at All-Star break
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San Diego is ready for a defining moment from beloved Padres - Los Angeles Times