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MLB Insider reports A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin are expected to return to Padres in 2024, despite disappointing year
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Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming Padres, Professional
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Overturned calls at home plate proving costly to the Padres and Rangers - Newsday
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San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado becomes first MLB player to be ejected for arguing violation of new pitch timer, News
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Reports: Padres to Hire Away Oakland A's Manager Bob Melvin - Times of San Diego
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One favorite for SF Giants' manager post comes off the table
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Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager - CBS San Francisco
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise San Diego News - Bally Sports
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Padres pound A's in Bob Melvin's return to Oakland
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A.J. Preller-Bob Melvin rift reportedly among the San Diego Padres' many issues