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Newcomers Soto, Drury highlight Padres' 9-1 win over Rockies - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Juan Soto trade grades: Padres get 'A' for landing superstar; low marks for Nationals despite big haul
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Can Juan Soto Lead the Padres Past the Dodgers? - The New York Times
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Juan Soto hits first home run with Padres
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The real Juan Soto showed himself even during 'crazy' first spring with Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Juan Soto 2022 Highlights!! (Traded to Padres reportedly)
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Juan Soto's triple in the 6th, 08/04/2022
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Juan Soto Is Finally a Bright Spot for the Padres
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Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
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Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add
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Juan Soto hits first home run with Padres
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Juan Soto discusses Nationals trade to Padres, makes debut - The Washington Post
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Padres Acquire OF Juan Soto and 1B Josh Bell From Nationals, by FriarWire
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Padres: Juan Soto's warning to opposing pitchers immediately came true
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Padres news: Juan Soto struggling at plate - Gaslamp Ball