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Dodgers on cusp of NL West title after topping Mariners 6-3
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Machado hits a home run and a 2-run, go-ahead single to lift the
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Padres: ZiPS Projections Surprisingly Have Friars Tied with Rival
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Establishment Dodgers to take on the cool-kid Padres in NLDS - Los
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Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
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Streaking Dodgers shut out Padres 4-0 for 3-game sweep
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Dodgers prove they can still win and beat improved Padres - Los
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Padres score a win for little brothers everywhere by taking down
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Dodgers closer Evan Phillips has a new challenge: 'You can't