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Logan Gilbert fans 12 as Mariners blank Padres
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Nick Martinez opting out could mess up Padres' pitching staff
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Padres starter Nick Martinez opting out of 2023 World Baseball Classic - Gaslamp Ball
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Nick Martinez (baseball) - Wikipedia
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Padres bring back Nick Martinez
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Time to appreciate Padres versatile hurler Nick Martinez
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Padres' Nick Martinez has stuff to create swing-and-miss
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Profar, Suarez Opt Out of Padres Contracts to Become Free Agents – NBC 7 San Diego
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Team USA's Nick Martinez, not guaranteed a start, leaves WBC - ESPN
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Mike Trout has a broken left wrist. It's not known if the Angels star needs surgery
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Nick Martinez agrees to contract to remain with Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Meet new Padres' starter Nick Martinez
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