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Mets, Padres fall short of expectations at All-Star break
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Machado, O'Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
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Gary Sánchez hits Padres' first grand slam of 2023
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Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends
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Will San Diego Padres deal Blake Snell or Josh Hader at deadline?