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Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the big stage with all eyes on him: 'It's not going to be easy' - The Athletic
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Padres' Fernando Tatís Jr. works out at Petco Park as his return to Major League baseball nears
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MLB fans mock San Diego Padres faithful for welcoming Fernando Tatis Jr. back in first home game since 2021
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Fernando Tatis Jr.: 'Hopefully I Can Give This City Multiple Championships' - The New York Times
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How to Introduce MLB's Next Great Superstar, Fernando Tatis Jr.
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The Padres Truly Commit to Fernando Tatis Jr. - The New York Times
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Suspended Fernando Tatis Jr. vows to regain trust of Padres fans, teammates
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Can Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. return to MVP form?
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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. is brushed back by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, June 21, 2021, in San Diego. (
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San Diego Padres activate star SS Fernando Tatis Jr. from injured list
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Impact of potential Fernando Tatis Jr. return for Padres
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Fernando Tatis Jr Suspended for 80 Games
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A Year After Infamous PED Suspension, Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets a Hero's Welcome From a Jam-Packed Petco Park - EssentiallySports
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Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres gestures back to the in 2023