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Kirby Yates assuming Padres closer role
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The Padres were right to make so many trades at the deadline
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Yates, the Best Closer Nobody Heard Of
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First pitch: Yates on leave; Valdez up from PCL - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Braves call up top prospect Grissom, bring back RHP Yates - NBC Sports
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Padres pitcher, Kauai native Kirby Yates talks about new contract, playing in MLB Japan All-Star Series - The Garden Island
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MLB All-Star Kirby Yates tackles Hawaii trivia
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