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Padres CEO Erik Greupner says club has ‘sufficient’ resources for World Series pursuit • Feb. 19, 2025, 1:22 AM ET (New York Times)

Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source says • Feb. 12, 2025, 10:08 PM ET (AP)

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg's firing puts him on a growing list of sports betting scandals • Feb. 4, 2025, 10:52 AM ET (AP)

Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres • Jan. 23, 2025, 8:36 PM ET (AP)

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Date	1969 - present
Headquarters	San Diego
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Roberto Alomar • Juan Soto • Rickey Henderson • Ray Kroc • Tony Gwynn • Dave Winfield • Gaylord Perry • Rollie Fingers • Goose Gossage • Cito Gaston

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