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When D.C. nearly got the Padres – Washington baseball history
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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San Diego Padres: Friars' Offense Has Been on Fire as of Late
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Bob Melvin's pending status hangs over everything as Padres enter uncertain offseason - The Athletic
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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Nationals go for second straight victory, series win vs. Padres, by Nationals Communications
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Washington Nationals - Wikipedia
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San Diego Padres were once so close to moving to D.C. they had uniforms and everything - The Washington Post
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San Diego Padres guide for new fans - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Alexander: At MLB Swap Meet 2022, Padres win the day – Orange County Register
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San Diego Becomes a One-Team City After the Chargers' Departure - The Atlantic
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Gary Sanchez hits 2 of San Diego Padres' 4 home runs in 11-1 win over Colorado Rockies - Washington Times
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The Padres Go All-In on a World Series Run - WSJ
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Padres star Juan Soto stays hot in return to Nationals