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San Diego's greatest showman: Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. shares, feels the love from right field - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres agree to longest deal in MLB history – The Swing of Things
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Discusses the Excitement of His Return and How He Handled 564 Days Away From Baseball, by FriarWire
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One of MLB's rising stars hit a grand slam. He was chastised for ignoring the 'unwritten rules' - The Boston Globe
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Former MLB Star Reveals He'd Hit Fernando Tatis Jr. 'Every Time' - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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Tatis back in lineup for Padres after 80-game PED suspension
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Fernando Tatis Jr. : r/Padres
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Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the big stage with all eyes on him: 'It's not going to be easy' - The Athletic
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres agree to mammoth 14-year, $340 million contract extension
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Frankie Montas Players of the Week
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Tatis' spectacular catch, Soto's soaring homer help the Padres rout the Cardinals 12-2
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Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. agree to 14 year, $340 million contract extension, per report - MLB Daily Dish