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San Diego Padres mascot Swinging Friar poses with a "Beat LA" sign

Division Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Diego Padres – Game Three

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Spite

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Ray Ratto

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres screams triumphantly in the outfield at the end of his team's Game 3 win in the National League Divisional Series on October 8, 2024.

The Padres Keep Getting Louder

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Chris Thompson

Jorge Soler of the Braves smokes a cigar after his team clinched a playoff berth.

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The Shambling, Half-Dead Braves Have Gone Far Enough

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Samer Kalaf

Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a homer in Sunday's minor league baseball game

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Triple-A Pitchers Must Be Thrilled That Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Leaving

Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds the bases for the Padres, during spring training.

El Niño Is Approaching

Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres looks on during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies June 23, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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The Fernando Tatis Jr. Drama Has Only Just Begun

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It Sucks That The Padres Are Getting Crushed This Bad

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Barry Petchesky

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Fernando Tatis Jr #23 of the San Diego Padres waits to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 15, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

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