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Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike
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Nelson Cruz: San Diego Padres Slugger Designated for Assignment
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Padres Score: Nelson Cruz Dominates, Seth Lugo Shines in San
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Padres Notes: Nelson Cruz Breaks Multiple Records at 42, Soto
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Padres notes: Nelson Cruz juggles; Fernando Tatis Jr. builds
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Nelson Cruz designated for assignment by San Diego Padres
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Mariners complete greatest comeback in franchise history over Padres
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LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid
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Padres notes: It's Carpenter over Cruz vs. lefty for multiple
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Sports digest: Dodgers trade for shortstop Miguel Rojas; Padres
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Rougned Odor - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations - The