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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Gary Sánchez hits Padres' first grand slam of 2023
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Free agents Padres could re-sign for 2023
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Padres place Fernando Tatis Jr. on IL, opt for rest instead of surgery on shoulder
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MLB division standings: Padres, Yankees and Braves enter big division series in week of June 21 - DraftKings Network
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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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Padres Daily: Another example of the paradox; Kim's steals; Snell's unique finish - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Padres' place in standings has lost relevance. But can they win enough to finish .500? - The Athletic
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San Diego Padres path to 2023 postseason chaos