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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates jokes with Oneil Cruz #15 during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees in 2024.

Pittsburgh Pirates v. New York Yankees

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The Hazards Of Bob Nutting Mindset, With Justin Halpern

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Kelsey McKinney

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The Robbin’ Padres Are At It Again

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It Feels So Good To Be A Robber

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Kathryn Xu

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is hit by a pitch from Robert Suarez #75 of the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning.

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Every Hit-By-Pitch In The Dodgers–Padres Series, Ranked

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning.

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Shohei Ohtani Is Getting Back To Abnormal

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki wearing #11 which was Miguel Rojas number is introduced as the newest Dodger during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is introduced as the newest Los Angeles Dodger.

Bop It In The Go Bag, With Justin Halpern

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler and GM A.J. Preller pose for a photo at the home ballpark.

Peter Seidler

Peter Seidler’s Padres Are A Family Business

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Lauren Theisen

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

Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch into the crowd to rob a home run during game two of the National League Divisional Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 6, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Division Series – San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 2

Jurickson Profar Got In Dodgers Fans’ Heads

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

Jorge Soler

The Shambling, Half-Dead Braves Have Gone Far Enough

Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres watches after throwing the ball to first base as part of a triple play as Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers ducks.

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The Padres Found The Coolest Way To Clinch

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Patrick Redford

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros points to his foot after grounding out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 17, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v San Diego Padres

Jose Altuve Ejected For Showing Feet

Jackson Merrill celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run.

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Jackson Merrill Has Already Achieved Dude Status

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals takes the field in the second inning during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kansas City Royals v. Minnesota Twins

An Only Moderately Disgusted Overview Of MLB’s Wild Card Races

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The Sagging Dodgers Suddenly Have A Lot Of Company

Andrew Vaughn #25 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out against the Minnesota Twins on July 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox – Game Two

The White Sox Can Be Eliminated On August 9, And Other All-Star Break Truths

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The Padres And Nationals Manufactured A Thrilling Summertime Rivalry Out Of Nothing At All

David Hamilton #70 of the Boston Red Sox dives home safely as catcher Jose Trevino #39 of the New York Yankees moves to make a late tag.

New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox Have A Formidable Competitor In The Race To .500

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

2024 Seoul Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago White Sox Workout

Dylan Ceases Toiling For The White Sox

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1969: Nate Colbert #17 of the San Diego Padres poses for this photograph before an Major League Baseball game circa 1969. Colbert played for the Padres from 1969-74. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nate Colbert

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Let’s Remember Nate Colbert, Padres Legend By Default

Yuki Matsui #1 of the San Diego Padres stands during the daily workout at Peoria Sports Complex on February 12, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona.

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Nike And Fanatics Have Truly Fucked Up MLB’s New Uniforms

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The Padres Squandered The Greatest Gift

<a href="https://twitter.com/cdgoldstein">Craig Goldstein</a> is the editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and the co-host of <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/show/five-and-dive/">the Five &amp; Dive podcast</a>.

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Juan Soto, then of the San Diego Padres, high-fives a teammate during a road game against the Giants.

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How Does Juan Soto Keep Getting Traded?

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