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Josh Hader key in Padres' Wild Card run
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San Diego Padres giving Josh Hader a break from closer role
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Tom Krasovic: Padres closer Josh Hader is a product of MLB's
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Josh Hader most dominant closer in 2022 playoffs
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Padres to give Josh Hader 'a little break' from closing games
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Josh Hader, Padres' bullpen stepping up in NLDS vs. Dodgers
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Padres waste big day by Machado, blow chance at sweep of Royals
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Musgrove pitches Padres past Mets 6-0 and into NLDS
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Josh Hader key in Padres' Wild Card run
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Josh Hader on being traded to the San Diego Padres and joining a