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Fernando Tatis Jr. returns — and so does Padres' offense in 7-5
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Fernando Tatis Jr. set to return to Padres vs. D-backs
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San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., right, celebrates
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Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks – KXAN Austin
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. works out in center field - Los Angeles
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The Padres Truly Commit to Fernando Tatis Jr. - The New York Times
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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. hits against the Arizona
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Tatis hits three homers to power Padres past Diamondbacks - The
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Tatis Gets First HR of 2023 and Padres Win 5-3
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Recap: Dodgers Sweep Padres; Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits Home Run Out
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Tatis hits 3 HRs, Pads hand D-Backs 24th straight road loss