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Can the Padres still make the playoffs? How San Diego can clinch a
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MLB trends: Padres' clutch problems, Nationals' defensive work and
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How did the Padres go from small market to big spenders?
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Free agents Padres could re-sign for 2023
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The 2023 Padres are fast approaching the end times — if they're
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Mets' offense baffled by Padres' Yu Darvish in Game 1 loss - Newsday
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Dodgers shut out, sweep Padres, who fall 7 games back in National
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Padres lose to Dodgers, and lose Darvish for the rest of the season
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Ryan Weathers gives up six runs in loss to Guardians
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Three reasons the Padres could still be primed for a playoff run
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and