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Rylie Smith

Joined: Apr 22, 2022

Rylie's first experience with sports was when she was 3 years old, as a tee-ball player and a dancer. Her life quickly began to revolve around sports, and it quickly became not only a passion as an athlete, but a passion as a spectator. During undergrad, she studied sport communications and became a multi-platform intern for NBC Sports Boston. She is most drawn to NHL and MLB, but is interested in all sports.

Matt Antonelli of the San Diego Padres (R) tags out Xavier Paul of the Los Angeles Dodgers (L/#75) sliding into second base during the second Major League Baseball game in China on March 16, 2008 at the Wukesong Baseball Stadium in Beijing, venue for the 2008 Olympics baseball event. Some 11,890 fans saw the second game of a two-game series between California rivals, with the San Diego Padres defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3. Both teams are using only a half dozen players who will be on the opening day 25-man roster. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

San Diego Padres: The 5 worst draft picks of the 2000s

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 19: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals bats against the American League during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Padres GM A.J. Preller talks about the Juan Soto deal

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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Grading each Padres trade: 2022 MLB Trade deadline

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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 29: Brandon Drury #22 of the Cincinnati Reds bats during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Great American Ball Park on July 29, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 6-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Padres add infield help with Brandon Drury trade

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San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (30) - Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Padres paying ‘significant portion’ of Eric Hosmer’s salary in trade to Red Sox

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 19: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals looks on during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Fans and experts react to Padres trade for Juan Soto: Padres win

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 23: Right fielder Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals swings during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 23, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Juan Soto traded to the Padres, ‘one of the biggest deals in baseball history’

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Robert Hassell III of the San Diego Padres bats during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Peoria Stadium on March 7, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. The Royals defeated the Padres 4-3. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

MLB insiders share what Juan Soto/Padres blockbuster trade package might look like

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Mar 19, 2022; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) throws to secondbase in the first inning during a spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Padres rumors we’re tracking ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline (Aug 2 update)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Josh Bell #19 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat as he runs to first base after being walked against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Padres rumos: Josh Bell AND Juan Soto at the MLB trade deadline?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 19: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the third inning at the 92nd All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

3 ways the Padres can lose the MLB trade deadline

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May 29, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

MacKenzie Gore injury update: Padres rookie likely won’t be back until September

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TORONTO, ON - JULY 30: Robbie Grossman #8 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 30, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Should Padres should target Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman by MLB trade deadline?

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Houston Astros in the bottom of the fourth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on July 25, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 catchers the Padres could trade for at MLB trade deadline instead of Willson Contreras

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May 5, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) gestures towards the Padres dugout after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Is Manny Machado’s ankle injury behind Padres’ July slump?

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Jul 12, 2021; Denver, CO, USA; Fire pyrotechnics go off behind Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini prior to the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

5 outfield trade targets for the Padres with Andrew Benintendi off the market

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