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A year after trading Soto, the Nationals still need to be patient
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William Contreras hits 2-run double as Brewers beat Padres 5-4 for
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MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 26: San Diego Padres shortstop Xander
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MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 26: San Diego Padres third baseman Manny
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The Padres Won The Juan Soto Sweepstakes. Will The World Series
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MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 26: San Diego Padres second baseman Ha
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Newcomers Soto, Drury highlight Padres' 9-1 win over Rockies
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San Diego Padres Go All-In with Massive Juan Soto Deal
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Lugo, Soto keep Padres' slim playoff hopes alive with 4-0 win over
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Brewers score five in fifth vs. Padres, win season-high seventh