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Padres, with Expectations High, Hope 'Special Things' in Store As They Open Season - Times of San Diego
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise
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Manny Machado, Padres finalize $350M, 11-year contract
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Padres' wealth of talent hasn't been able to overcome their bad luck - Sports Illustrated
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Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectations
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Will Padres make All-Star Juan Soto available for Yankees?
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2023 NL West season preview – Orange County Register
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San Diego Padres make big splash for Xander Bogaerts
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Bob's Briefing: Updates on Odor and Bogaerts; Assessing Gary Sanchez; Tatis Getting Hot, and Grisham Leading Off, by FriarWire