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Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado homer atop lineup
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Pads stars Machado, Tatis say all's well after dugout dustup
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What else do Padres need after two blockbusters? Why three moves are still on A.J. Preller's agenda
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Examining cases for which Padres belong in All-Star Game - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension: An optimistic look at the Padres' season without their star shortstop
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Manny Machado powers another win, and Padres still have playoff hope, however dangerous - The Athletic
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Jake Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers to reach NLCS
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Manny Machado on why he's ecstatic over Jake Cronenworth's extension and what he means to the Padres
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Juan Soto sounds off on Padres' new batting order plan with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s eventual return
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Padres eliminate Dodgers, advance to NLCS for 1st time since 1998 - ESPN
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado homer atop lineup