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Why Xander Bogaerts is the perfect addition for San Diego Padres
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Friar Notes: Bogaerts Sets Record for Reaching Base; Notes on Designated Hitters, Hader, Wilson, Tatis, by FriarWire
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Padres Franchise Blown Away with Xander Bogaerts' Seamless Fit in 2023 Season - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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San Diego Padres: Xander Bogaerts off to hot start in 2023
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Bogaerts, Carpenter power Padres to first win of season
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Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts gets first day off - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres News: Xander Bogaerts Emerging as San Diego's Leader Early On - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Xander Bogaerts contract: SS to sign 11-year deal with Padres, per report - DraftKings Network
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Padres' Xander Bogaerts reveals key to hot start with San Diego
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Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox meet for first time since Bogaerts' departure - The Athletic
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Xander Bogaerts breaks silence on Padres difficult 2023 season
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Snell has another strong start, Grisham drives in 4 as Padres cool off red- hot Astros with 11-2 win
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Kyle Schwarber swings for 40th home run as Craig Kimbrel helps Phillies hold off Padres comeback in 9-7 win
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Padres not getting bang for owner's bucks so far
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NL West 2023 predictions: Padres to challenge Dodgers for first - Los Angeles Times