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Melvin excited for 'much better' 2024 after being retained by Padres
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Padres Expose Dodgers Flaws, Bullpen Mismanagement in NLDS Win - Sports Illustrated
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Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise
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MLB Playoffs: NLCS preview of Phillies vs. Padres - Pinstripe Alley
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Ranking the top 10 Phillies non-World Series playoff moments
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NLCS start times announced for Phillies-Padres matchup
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Padres beat Dodgers in Game 3, now one win away from NLCS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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98 Braves' offense remains silent in NLCS Game 3 loss to Padres - Battery Power
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LA Dodgers fans agonize over team's elimination from postseason as San Diego Padres advance to NLCS: 111 wins just to lose to the little brothers, Choke artists every single year
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