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Yankees built to win in playoffs behind Aaron Judge, home runs - Sports Illustrated
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Padres pull off season's first extra-innings win, stay alive (barely) in playoff chase - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB 2023 predictions: boom or bust, the Padres will be entertaining, MLB
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Mets stave off elimination with Game 2 win over Padres
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Phillies reach World Series for 1st time since 2009, will face Astros
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With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series - The New York Times
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As Padres' Rivals Fall Away, Postseason Comes Into View - The New York Times
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With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series - The New York Times
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Slammed Diego: Padres eliminated from MLB playoffs as disappointing season nears end
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New York Mets eliminated from MLB playoffs; San Diego Padres to face L.A. Dodgers
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Did last fall's NLDS up the ante as Dodgers and Padres meet again?