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MLB magic numbers, schedules: Wild Card Series matchups if
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Giants clinch playoff spot, thump Padres 9-1 for 8th in row
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Padres Clinch 2022 MLB Playoff Berth with Brewers Loss; Will Play
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MLB standings 2022: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of
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Padres clinch National League Wild Card berth
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MLB playoff bracket format, rules and wild-card standings: Live
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Padres clinch playoff berth when Brewers lose to Marlins
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Padres' bats stay cold in loss to White Sox, magic number remains
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Dodgers clinch playoff spot with win over Padres - Los Angeles Times
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Giants clinch playoff spot, thump Padres 9-1 for 8th in row