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Baseball had a good week. The NFL did not.
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Once again, Dodgers and Angels are headed in opposite directions
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Recap: Joc Pederson Homers Twice To Help Dodgers Earn Series Win
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Way-too-early 2023 MLB lineup rankings - ESPN
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Padres vs. Dodgers, once again - by Dan Good - Good Stuff
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Dodgers vs. Padres: NL Division Series scouting report, prediction
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Why the Padres Will Win the 2023 World Series … And Why They Won't
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Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS – KGET 17
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Big-Spending Phillies, Padres Knock Out 100-Win Teams to Reach
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The Padres Are Making a Last Stand
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to
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The 111-win Dodgers failed to meet their own expectations - True
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Padres Win 6-1 to Take Series from Dodgers After Snell Dominates
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