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Juan Soto Trade Rumors: MLB Execs Vote Padres, Dodgers as Favorites for Nationals RF, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Padres nearly became the Washington Stars
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Padres Daily: All-Star snubs might seem silly, but they're worth exploring; Adrián Morejón steps up - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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How Jake Cronenworth makes contact so frequently for San Diego Padres - The Washington Post
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HAT CLUB on X: NOW AVAILABLE!!! 🕚 Let's go back in time for another treasure from the MLB What if? Collection. 🤔 For a fleeting moment, the San Diego #Padres almost relocated
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Juan Soto's first grand slam helps Padres to 4-game win streak
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Padres nearly became the Washington Stars
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Padres all-in on World Series for 2023. Will they bust if they fall short?
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Will the San Diego Padres be okay? - The Washington Post
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Sources - Padres, Juan Soto reach $23M deal, avoid arbitration - ESPN
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Tatis Jr.'s flair, big bat give Padres optimism
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With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series - The New York Times
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Nationals' standings placement will infuriate Padres fans after Juan Soto trade
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Tom Krasovic: Padres closer Josh Hader is a product of MLB's profit-maximizing times - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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What's wrong with Juan Soto? One of MLB's best has yet to find his swing with Padres