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Did the Padres make a mistake in signing Xander Bogaerts?
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Locked On Padres
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Tatis steals home, Snell sharp as the Padres beat the Orioles 5-2 to take 2 of 3 - Newsday
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NL West 2023 predictions: Padres to challenge Dodgers for first - Los Angeles Times
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Snell lowers his MLB-best ERA to 2.50 and the Padres hit 4 homers in 6-1 win over the Giants
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Xander Bogaerts introduced by Padres
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MLB Notes: 'Winning the offseason' hasn't translated to on-field success
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Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations - The New York Times
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Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts still hunting for consistent offense at All-Star break - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Snell lowers his MLB-best ERA to 2.50 and the Padres hit 4 homers in 6-1 win over the Giants - ABC News
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Melvin, Preller appear to be safe with the big-spending yet underwhelming Padres - ABC News
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