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Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a
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Manny Machado reacts to criticism and concerns about the San Diego
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Manny Machado: Padres slugger returns to Baltimore for first time
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Machado drives in 2, Darvish pitches 6 innings for win as Padres
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Dodgers beat up Padres in early rounds, but it's a long fight
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Sanchez hits a grand slam off struggling Flaherty as the Padres
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Padres Daily: Manny Machado fights on - San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres let Machado's extension deadline pass after one offer
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Padres interested in Manny Machado
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Padres notes: Juan Soto an iron man; Manny Machado progressing; Ha
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Manny Machado gets loud ovation in return to Baltimore, later hits
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Manny Machado out of San Diego Padres lineup, but staying off IL
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Manny Machado homers twice as Padres close out first half with
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Padres strike a deal to keep Manny Machado for the rest of his