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With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series - The New York Times
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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Tom Krasovic: Padres need to play to Dodgers' standards, split or win series with L.A. - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
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Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after positive drug test
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San Diego Padres guide for new fans - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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Juan Soto, who spurned $440m deal, sent to Padres in deadline blockbuster, MLB
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Juan Soto joins long list of young stars gone from Nationals