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San Diego Padres make history with series shutout of Colorado Rockies • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:10 PM ET (CNN)

Geese make nest next to iconic Wrigley Field bleachers during Chicago Cubs games • Apr. 6, 2025, 6:02 PM ET (AP)

King fans 11 in 7-0 win against Guardians as the Padres are off to 1st 6-0 start • Apr. 2, 2025, 12:28 AM ET (AP)

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

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