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Fernando Tatis Jr. apologizes, takes blame for 80-game suspension
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deGrom or Tatis for MVP favorite? A debate
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Fernando Tatis Jr. is bringing the joy back to baseball
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Fernando Tatis Jr. wiped out playing soccer before a Padres game
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Padres break sellout record at Petco Park with wins against Tampa
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. 'just happy' to play after 18 months
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Signs $340 Million Contract - ESPN 98.1 FM
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Fernando Tatís Jr. pretends to know what 'Anchorman' is
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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. progressing, set to begin
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Padres' Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts speak out on Fernando Tatis
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On the rise: Tatis, Guerrero among young stars lifting game
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Back and Primed to Take Over MLB