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The more that the San Diego Padres continue to come up short, the more intriguing those trade rumors are starting to look. There is just no energy at all after the Friars' first few trips to the plate don't go as expected.

A second straight loss to the Boston Red Sox is just embarrassing because of the lack of heart being shown. Team manager Bob Melvin is doing everything in his power to ensure they succeed, some interesting conversations around Juan Soto are going on, and so much more.

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Friars Release Veteran Outfielder, Welcome Back Jose Azocar

Padres Expert Argues That Juan Soto's Resurgence is Fraudulent

Bob Melvin Is Not On The Hot Seat Just Yet

Fernando Tatis Jr Reveals Padres Are Feeling Effects of Manny Machado's Absence

Clayton Kershaw Expands on Scoreboard Meme Feelings

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