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Padres notes: Eric Hosmer addresses trade rumors; Musgrove welcomes Frazier - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The 2023 Padres are fast approaching the end times — if they're not already there - The Athletic
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Die-hard Padres fans say stacked roster, sky-high expectations are 'surreal' — and worth celebrating - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Juan Soto hits first home run with San Diego Padres since being traded from Washington Nationals
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Padres Daily: Fan-tastic night; Soto's walks; reunited feels good; Machado's yoke lightened - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Stat stories: Daniel Camarena's grand slam as statistically unlikely as you'd expect - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The 2023 Padres are fast approaching the end times — if they're not already there - The Athletic
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Opting Out May Not Be Manny Machado's Best Move
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Column: Luke Voit understands Eric Hosmer's 'frustrating' decision that sent him to Nationals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The real Juan Soto showed himself even during 'crazy' first spring with Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Juan Soto, Josh Bell introduced as newest Padres before debut in front of frenzied crowd Wednesday night - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres' Juan Soto exits after getting hit by pitch vs. D-Backs
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Padres' Juan Soto still searching for his power trip - The Athletic