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Padres News: Nick Martinez Explains Why He Left Team USA - Sports
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Soto's hot start for Padres reminder of how good he can be
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Padres starter Nick Martinez opting out of 2023 World Baseball
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Padres pitchers Nick Martinez, Julio Teheran show progress
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Report: Padres, Nick Martinez fail to complete deal before lockout
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Padres pitcher goes viral for hilarious Fernando Tatis Jr. look
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Padres News: Nick Martinez Dumbfounded by 'Bizarre' Season
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Nick Martinez joins Team USA rotation
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Nick Martinez and Ryan Weathers head to the bullpen as Joe