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Will the San Diego Padres be okay? - The Washington Post
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Padres' farm fresh players could transform team into a contender
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Mexico City MLB Series: Giants vs. Padres yields 37 runs, 11
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Washington Nationals look to the future with feet firmly planted
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Juan Soto joins long list of young stars gone from Nationals
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History of the San Diego Padres - Wikipedia
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Sources - Padres, Juan Soto reach $23M deal, avoid arbitration - ESPN
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Juan Soto traded to San Diego Padres; Nationals get haul of
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2 reasons the Padres should not trade Juan Soto this offseason, 1
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Padres, Nats recall harrowing scene after shots outside park
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Padres roster review: Jake Cronenworth - The San Diego Union-Tribune