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San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn diagnosed with cancer, blames ‘dipping’ of chewing tobacco

Tony Gwynn, the prolific-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder who spent his entire 20-career with the San Diego Padres, is battling cancer of a salivary gland.

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Hall of Famer Gwynn to begin cancer treatment

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn will undergo radiation treatment and chemotherapy to battle a case of parotid cancer that was detected recently, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune report.

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Gwynn makes first start since returning

Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn was wearing a larger-than-usual grin Thursday, the result of his name being penciled into the starting lineup for the first time since Aug. 18.

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Gwynn vows to stay true to his hitting style

Last offseason, Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn decided to try to hit with more power, focusing on driving the ball instead of doing what had worked well for him in the Minor Leagues.

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Gwynn delivers on promise to return

Tony Gwynn was activated from the disabled list on Monday, proving the Padres outfielder correct in his assertion that he'd return this season.

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Padres activate Gwynn from DL

The San Diego Padres have activated outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. from the 15-day disabled list.

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Padres activate OF Gwynn from 15-day DL

The San Diego Padres activated outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. from the 15-day disabled list before the start of a three-game series in Colorado on Monday. Gwynn missed 23 games with a broken bone in his right hand.

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Padres win on strike-em-out, throw-em-out

Three days ago, injured Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn passed by Heath Bell's locker in the home clubhouse and gave him a succinct scouting report on Giants speedy outfielder Darren Ford, who figured to pinch-run during this series.

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Padres' Gwynn tests hand with bunting

It was a small step Tuesday, although Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn said he was encouraged by the way his right hand responded to a brief bunting session before batting practice.

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Padres' Gwynn tests hand with bunting

It was a small step Tuesday, although Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn said he was encouraged by the way his right hand responded to a brief bunting session before batting practice.

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Gwynn hoping to return ahead of schedule

Tony Gwynn is a speedster, so it only makes sense that he is already ahead of schedule.

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Gwynn hopes to return if Friars make playoffs

Tony Gwynn has already done the math on when he could return from his broken hand if the average six-week recovery time holds true.

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With Gwynn down, Durango rejoins Padres

The Padres recalled outfielder Luis Durango from Triple-A Portland on Saturday to give them some depth at the position now that Tony Gwynn has been lost for the next six weeks with a broken hamate bone in his right hand.

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Gwynn hopeful for October return

Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn, who had surgery Friday to repair his broken right hamate bone, said he plans on returning in six weeks and that he hopes to be on the postseason roster should San Diego advance that far.

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