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August 6: Dodgers 8, Padres 3 - True Blue LA
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Juan Soto drives in pair of runs as Padres give Bob Melvin series win against former A's club
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Column: This year's Padres can draw hope from '96 team that weathered an even bigger slump - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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First Pitch: With Padres 'clicking,' should other 29 MLB teams be worried?
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Dodgers struggle against Padres pitching in NLDS Game 2 loss - Los Angeles Times
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Padres make themselves at home with loss to Orioles - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Fernando Tatis Jr Sends Bold Message to Padres Ahead of Big Dodgers Series - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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CJ Abrams looking to be Padres' shortstop to open 2022 season
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As they open another key series, Padres know time is running out - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Alexander: At MLB Swap Meet 2022, Padres win the day – Orange County Register
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Brandon Drury homers, drives in 3 as Padres hold off Giants 6-5
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Tatis' spectacular catch, Soto's soaring homer help the Padres rout the Cardinals 12-2, National Sports
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Dylan Dodd struggles as Braves drop series to Padres - Battery Power