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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4 - WTOP News
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Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. sign 14-year 'statue contract
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Soto shines in DC return as Padres down Nationals 7-4
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San Diego Padres Top 39 Prospects
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