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Manny Machado continues to drive Padres' success
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MLB Insider reports A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin are expected to return to Padres in 2024, despite disappointing year
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Manny Machado continues to drive Padres' success
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Bob Melvin gets 3-year contract to manage Padres - NBC Sports
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Padres, Manny Machado Still Discussing Extension - MLB Trade Rumors
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3 bold predictions for Fernando Tatis Jr, Padres ahead of Opening Day
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3 San Diego Padres players most likely to be dealt at the MLB trade deadline
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MLB rumors: How should A.J. Preller fix the San Diego Padres?
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Requiem for the underachieving San Diego Padres - True Blue LA
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Padres mailbag: A.J. Preller's rosters, Bob Melvin's status and other takeaways - The Athletic
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Juan Soto trade grades: Padres get 'A' for landing superstar; low marks for Nationals despite big haul