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Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends
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Sources - San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. agree on 14-year, $340 million deal - ESPN
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Fernando Tatis Jr. passes major hurdle as his return to Padres nears
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Fernando Tatis Jr. booed by fans after hitting home run in minor league game
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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. labeled a 'cheater' by a pitcher after MLB return in furious rant
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Fernando Tatis Jr. injury update: Padres star hits live pitches (video)
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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr makes daring play on infield pop up
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Padres lose to Nationals after overturned call at home plate
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Unsigned San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. Fanatics Authentic Fielding and Throwing Ball Photograph
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MLB fans react to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s stunning home run with AAA affiliate as he works his way back: Tatis revenge szn
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Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for drug violation - The Japan Times
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Fernando Tatis Jr. wiped out playing soccer before a Padres game