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LEADING OFF: Plenty of LA All-Stars; Ray to face former team - The
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Fernando Tatis Jr. addresses motorcycle accidents during offseason
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Padres' Manny Machado is nearing 1,500 hits as he carries the team
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Column: Tatis should win NL MVP award over Freeman and Betts - The
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Column: 'Ha-Seong-Kim! Ha-Seong-Kim!' Player living up to the
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Fernando Tatis Jr.'s defense a vast improvement
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Column: Tatis suspension could provide unplanned positive for
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Padres Extend Fernando Tatis Jr. - MLB Trade Rumors
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Fernando Tatis Jr. will not swing away in Home Run Derby - The San
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Padres start season with electrifying Tatis sidelined - The San
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Padres provide a glimpse of their full-strength offense: 'It will be fun
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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. named to All-MLB first team - The San