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Padres 2023 predictions: What does the future hold for Manny Machado, Juan Soto? - The Athletic
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It's official: Major League Soccer expansion team coming to San Diego
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Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager - CBS San Francisco
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San Diego becomes Major League Soccer's 30th franchise in landmark moment for sport's hotbed - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres' Manny Machado will be a minority owner in San Diego MLS team
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Padres' Manny Machado becomes part-owner of San Diego's MLS franchise
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San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise ahead of 2025 debut, MLS
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Manny Machado: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Padres star to be co-owner of San Diego MLS expansion team
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San Diego becomes Major League Soccer's 30th franchise in landmark moment for sport's hotbed - The San Diego Union-Tribune