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Nationals vs. Padres prediction, MLB picks & betting odds for
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Toolshed: San Diego Padres' MacKenzie Gore ready to kick into gear
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MacKenzie Gore notches 9 strikeouts vs. Padres
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Padres sign Mackenzie Gore
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MLB trade deadline recap: Blue Jays land Merrifield; Soto to
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Column: 'Shocking' Nationals trade still lingers for former Padres
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High School Player Of The Year: Gifted MacKenzie Gore Wraps
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MacKenzie Gore notches 9 strikeouts vs. Padres
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Padres and Marlins make sense for a potential trade/ Padres
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Padres notes: Gore to bullpen for a rest; Machado at DH; no Tatis
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Column: Wheels of Padres catcher Jorge 'The Bear' Alfaro wow
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Pitch Analysis: MacKenzie Gore. With improved command, MacKenzie
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MacKenzie Gore allows 8 runs, Padres monitoring his workload
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MacKenzie Gore features fastball in MLB debut