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Nelson Cruz records 2,000th career hit vs. Padres
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Machado ejected, Padres blow 4-run lead, lose 8-6 to D-backs
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Padres, Giants threaten MLB record for most home runs in a game as balls fly in Mexico City altitude
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Machado ejected, Padres blow 4-run lead, lose 8-6 to D-backs
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Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants
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AP sources: Padres, Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year, $1M deal
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends
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Padres gain 5-0 victory over Cleveland Guardians
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San Diego Padres, Nelson Cruz reach 1-year deal, sources say - ESPN
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Padres top Twins 6-1 with spark from 3-error 7th inning - Newsday