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Cubs move a step closer to playoff elimination, losing 4-3 to
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Machado, Tatis, Soto and Sánchez slug homers to power Padres past
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Handicapping the CIF San Diego Section playoffs with 2 weeks left
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Padres takeaways on another rough weekend, trade deadline, All
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MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday
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A capsule look at the Dodgers-Giants playoff series - The San
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MLB playoff picture: Updated postseason bracket, standings, key
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Padres finish strong, fall short in long season - The San Diego
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After being eliminated from postseason contention, Padres beat
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