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The Padres' disastrous season reveals shaky foundation and 'institutional failure' - The Athletic
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AJ PRELLER WILL NOT BE FIRED, WHAT ABOUT BOB MELVIN?
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Manager Bob Melvin returning to helm San Diego Padres next season, says GM – NBC 7 San Diego
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GM A.J. Preller says Bob Melvin will be back as manager of the underwhelming San Diego Padres
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A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin will return to Padres for 2024
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San Diego GM A.J. Preller says Bob Melvin will be back as manager of the underwhelming Padres
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Padres GM AJ Preller & manager Bob Melvin on 2022 season, Tatis, team's core & biggest priority.
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Padres keep playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in 10th for first extra-inning win San Diego News - Bally Sports
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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise, MLB
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Bob Melvin gets 3-year contract to manage Padres
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