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Cardinals: Looking back at why St. Louis did not sign Bryce Harper
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What incredible record do the Padres need to reach the MLB playoffs?
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Padres coach Mike Shildt still 'hurt' after Cardinals firing - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Unfinished business': Back with Cardinals, Adam Wainwright says 2023 season will be his last
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Machado's 2 home runs carry the Padres to a 4-2 win against the Cardinals
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Rom struggles, Padres' Wacha holds Cardinals' bats in check in 12-2 loss Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Looking back on previous Cardinals Padres playoff series
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BenFred: Cardinals fans can suspend Padres star Fernando Tatis from what-if wish list
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The San Diego Padres are one game away from the NLCS for the first time in 24 years