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Padres shut down starter Yu Darvish for the season due to
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Yu Darvish extension: Padres hand out six-year, $108 million deal
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Padres Bet Big on Yu Darvish's Unique Tools to Age Gracefully
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Darvish dominant, Tatis homers twice in Padres' 6-0 win over Cubs
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Padres shut down starter Yu Darvish for season due to persistent
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Yu Darvish strikes out 12 in win over division-leading Giants
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Padres' Yu Darvish scratched from start against Pirates due to
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San Diego Padres Ride Darvish and Rare Run Scoring Binge to Win at
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Padres News: Yu Darvish Loses All Composure in 3rd Inning of SD's
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Padres News: RHP Yu Darvish May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
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Yu Darvish, Padres fall to Pirates in series opener
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Smith's single breaks up Padres' no-hit bid in 7th inning
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Padres' Yu Darvish takes loss after early barrage by Dodgers - The
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Sources: Padres' Yu Darvish gets 6-year, $108M extension - ESPN
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