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Padres mailbag: Austin Nola's struggles, Juan Soto concerns, Ha-Seong Kim's value - The Athletic
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The Snorting Bull
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A 2022 World Series draft, from 1 to 30
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Padres notes: Juan Soto not headed to WBC yet; Trent Grisham's focus clear; Fernando Tatis Jr.'s schedule - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Manny Machado situation getting complicated for Padres
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Reds win 7-5 on Spencer Steer's walk-off 11th inning home run - Redleg Nation
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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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Fernando Tatis Jr. returns: 5 takeaways from the Padres' eventful series in the desert - The Athletic
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California Notes: Walsh, Angels, A's, Rucinski, Padres, Dahl, Engel, Morejon, Pomeranz - MLB Trade Rumors
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Articles by Jeff Snider - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres fall short in late inning thriller to Pirates
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Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends – Queen City News
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2022 World Series favorites, drafted
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran Nelson Cruz - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More