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FanPost Friday: The Seattle Mariners as the Seattle Kraken - Lookout Landing
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Padres fans shatter records despite unmet expectations in 2023, The San Diego Vibe
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Take 2: Nick Castellanos, Phillies eliminate Braves again in NLDS
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Mets, Padres top MLB's biggest 2021 disappointments
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Inconsistency stalling Padres' expectations
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Padres season preview and predictions for 2023
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Pressure of unmet expectations sparks Dodgers' and Yankees' trade deadline fireworks
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ICYMI: Ailing Angels return from grueling road trip to host struggling Padres, roster moves and more - Halos Heaven
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Inconsistency stalling Padres' expectations
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Padres' moves won't end with Andy Green firing
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Unmet expectations for Padres in 2015