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Padres News: Struggling Catcher Austin Nola Looking to Get Back on
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Padres News: Washington Nationals Reportedly Stole SD's Top FA
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Padres News: Josh Hader's Mindset Saves Friars from Embarrassment
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Padres News: Padres Catcher Isn't Letting Ego Get in The Way of
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Padres News: MLB Analyst Lays Out 3 Reasons Why Friars Still
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