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Zach_Davies
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MLB Moneyball Power Rankings: Which Team Got the Most Value from 2022 Roster?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Juan Soto, Padres agree to $23 million 1-year contract
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New threads, same challenge: Bob Melvin pursues playoff hopes with Padres
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Adam_Wainwright
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Padres welcome back Jurickson Profar — a versatile player, 'family' and 'one of the best teammates' - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Giants will struggle to keep up with rival Dodgers and Padres
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Juan Soto homers in 3rd straight game and the Padres beat the Giants a 3rd straight time, 4-0
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Updated Post-Trade Deadline 2022 MLB Playoff Predictions, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Giants will struggle to keep up with rival Dodgers and Padres
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2023 UCLA Baseball Information Guide by UCLA Athletics - Issuu
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Giants will struggle to keep up with rival Dodgers and Padres