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San Diego Padres still alive in long-shot quest for MLB playoffs
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Talking with Padres designated hitter, salsa-maker and
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Tatis' spectacular catch, Soto's soaring homer help the Padres
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High-spending Padres eliminated despite 3-2 win over White Sox
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San Diego Padres do have a path to the MLB Playoffs: How it might look
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MLB Team Roundup: San Diego Padres - NBC Sports
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San Diego Padres party in clubhouse after clinching playoff spot
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Dodgers beat up Padres in early rounds, but it's a long fight
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Luis Campusano's homer helps the Padres beat the Rockies
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Dodgers 1st team to clinch a playoff spot, rout Padres 11-2
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