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Why Bob Melvin left the Oakland A's to manage the San Diego Padres
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Hoornstra: Handicapping MLB's awards, beginning with a 4-horse race – Orange County Register
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Padres battle back from big deficit, but fall to Phillies - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Manny Machado Bought In on the Padres—and Helped the Team Buy Everyone Else - WSJ
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The Padres Are Making a Last Stand
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise - San Antonio's Sports Star
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Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. deliver big-swinging statement for Padres at Yankee Stadium - The Boston Globe
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Max Scherzer: Texas Rangers acquires Max Scherzer in blockbuster trade with the New York Mets after losing 4-0 to San Diego Padres, their 6th loss in 8 games - The Economic Times
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Padres notes: Josh Hader, Juan Soto are team's' All-Star representatives; Yu Darvish pushed back further - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Padres, History & Notable Players
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Gary Sanchez's slam spark Padres' rout of Orioles
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise - San Antonio's Sports Star
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2023 Cy Young Odds for the NL and AL - Walk Like a Man