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Padres' Nelson Cruz, 42, is 3rd-oldest to get 6 RBIs in game - ESPN
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Padres get 10-2 rout of Braves in Atlanta
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Tellez's homer, sac fly help Brewers to 4-3 win over Padres - Newsday
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Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations - The New York Times
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Padres designate Nelson Cruz for assignment with 43-year-old slugger having down season
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Padres notes: Nelson Cruz returns to DH rotation; Seth Lugo looming - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Disappointing Padres designate seven-time All-Star for assignment