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Goold: There's a growing argument that the Cardinals can't compete without spending big
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Tommy Pham 'lucky' to be back with Padres after stabbing - Sports Illustrated
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MLB midseason grades: Braves dominating, Mets, Cardinals flunk at the 2023 All-Star break - DraftKings Network
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Can the Mets, Cardinals and Padres Turn it Around?
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Padres notes: Campusano's time, a Rule 5 pick, Cervelli moving on - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Why the Cardinals aren't spending money like the Padres, Mets, Dodgers, Locked On Cardinals
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Yahoo Sports MLB: The Bandwagon
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The Mets aren't done yet! And don't blame Steve Cohen for trying to win, either
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The San Diego Padres: The weirdest MLB team money can buy
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A look at Dodgers' failed pursuit of a trade deadline splash - Los Angeles Times
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Bigger disappointment: New York Mets or San Diego Padres?
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Mets' Draft Lottery possibilities for 2023 finish
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Commentary: Should the Cardinals bid on Juan Soto?
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The boys of bummer: Are the Mets, Cardinals or Padres the NL's most disappointing team? - The Athletic