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Padres, Mets played to get to this point where it's 'win or go
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Hunches, home runs and humiliation -- Nine tales of unsung World
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Padres Clinch First NLCS Trip Since 1998 with 5-3 Win Over Dodgers
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After 25 years, it's time to admit that blown call didn't cost
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Padres notes: Nick Martinez back in fold, Brett Sullivan's
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Which Padres are in the running to start All-Star Game? - The San
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Rickey Henderson - Wikipedia
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Minors: Tirso Ornelas homers in third straight game for Missions
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Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. settles in; Bob Melvin tries to