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MLB players getting taste of new pitch clock during spring
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Pitcher Nick Martinez returns to Padres on 3-year, $26 million deal
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DRaysBay Top-34 Prospects for 2021 - DRaysBay
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Nick Martinez, Padres finalize $26 million, 3-year contract
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2022 MLB Playoffs: Padres even NLCS with five-run inning to win
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Padres notes: Nick Martinez's leeway; close game will bring out
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Taking stock of the Padres' 13 free agents ahead of the offseason
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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings - 6/29/23 Depth Chart
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San Diego Padres beat LA Dodgers in 6-1 victory
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Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
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2022 Fantasy Baseball Player Spotlight: Is Nick Martinez the
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