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2022 Atlanta Braves Season in Review: William Contreras - Battery Power
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All eyes on Padres at trade deadline: Jim Bowden on their options and Juan Soto's future - The Athletic
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Padres News: Friars Add Former AL Rookie of the Year Candidate on MiLB Deal - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres make surprising Nelson Cruz decision
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Mets, Padres fall short of expectations at All-Star break
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Brewers trade All-Star closer Josh Hader to Padres
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San Diego Padres 'agree an 11-year, $280m contract' with shortstop Xander Bogaerts
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MLB Power Rankings Week 21: Braves, Dodgers battle for top spot - ESPN
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Musgrove finalizes $100M, 5-year deal with hometown Padres