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Clarity, uncertainty in Padres' rotation; Yu Darvish shut down
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Padres bringing manager Bob Melvin back – KNBR
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San Diego Padres' place in standings has lost relevance. But can
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Column: Manager Bob Melvin's timely talk doing wonders for Padres
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Bob Melvin Plans to Return to Padres Friday in San Francisco – NBC
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New threads, same challenge: Bob Melvin pursues playoff hopes with
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Says Team Will Continue to Exercise
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Padres notes: Pitching decisions loom; another rehab start for Joe
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Padres come from ahead to lose another series as damning evidence
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Column: Padres looking like team that could be headed for Cabo in
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Padres go up early, pull away late to beat A's - The San Diego
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