Padres nearly became the Washington Stars

Super 70s Sports on X: In 1974, the Padres came very close to becoming the Washington Stars. How close? Well, they even had uniforms made up and everything. / X

Lugo, Soto keep Padres' slim playoff hopes alive with 4-0 win over Giants - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Nationals trade Juan Soto to Padres alongside Josh Bell in monumental MLB trade deadline deal

And Here … We … Go! Padres and Dodgers Prepare for First Series of 2023 – NBC 7 San Diego

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Nationals' standings placement will infuriate Padres fans after Juan Soto trade

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after positive drug test

With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series - The New York Times