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Dodgers: Yu Darvish has kind message to LAD fans before return as Padre
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Yu Darvish takes loss as Dodgers complete sweep of Padres - The Japan Times
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Padres Daily: It might not be a big deal if Yu Darvish, others need to rest - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres Acquire Pitcher Yu Darvish In blockbuster Trade With Cubs
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San Diego Padres Ride Darvish and Rare Run Scoring Binge to Win at Coors Field – NBC 7 San Diego
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Yu Darvish overcomes ghosts of past in Padres' win over Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
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Padres, Darvish Agree to $108M Contract Extension – NBC 7 San Diego
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Sources: Padres' Yu Darvish gets 6-year, $108M extension - ESPN
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Bob's Briefing: On Returning to Site of Wildcard Victory, Darvish vs. Scherzer, a Lengthening Batting Order, Musgrove and Lugo, by FriarWire