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Manny Machado matures into leader Padres believe they need - Los Angeles Times
Manny Machado matures into leader Padres believe they need - Los Angeles Times
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Manny Machado embarrassing himself after Dodgers sweep puts more pressure on Padres
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Padres take Game 2 over Dodgers behind Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth homers
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With Manny Machado and Top Prospects, the Padres Are an NL West Threat - The Ringer
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Padres win 5-3, sweep Dodgers
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Manny Machado is a man on a mission
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Manny Machado, new-look San Diego Padres 'not at all' concerned despite sweep by Los Angeles Dodgers - ESPN
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