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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop opener with Cubs
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Amid a challenging season, Padres top prospect MacKenzie Gore has
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Nats rally past Mets in 9th inning – Trentonian
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Padres notes: Melvin feels good; Alfaro earns time; Knehr changes
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Riley Adams, Josiah Gray help Nationals beat Tigers for series win
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Padres believe Luis Patiño ready to help them win now - The San
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Padres maximizing a rare rotation as questions about the future
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Washington Nationals' MacKenzie Gore looks towards Nats debut
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Padres midseason report: Starting pitching provides confidence
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Nationals look to boost rotation with young trio of top prospects
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Padres maximizing a rare rotation as questions about the future
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Aldridge: After the Juan Soto trade, the Nationals' rebuild is
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Washington Nationals Minor League Spotlight: MacKenzie Gore
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2022 MLB trade deadline cheat sheet: What to watch for all 30
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Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore will not debut