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With the San Diego Padres being led by Manny Machado, there is no doubt that he has already left an everlasting impact on the team and the people around him in the clubhouse. As Machado continues to impress with the Padres, manager Mike Shildt would express his true thoughts on the star and how the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have been defeated 5-3 by the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but Shohei Ohtani gave both teams a lesson on approaching the game of baseball with pure class. Dodgers reliever Jack Little hit Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. with a pitch late in the game. The moment led to […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado didn’t hold back after witnessing his teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. get hit by a pitch for the third time in just over a week—this time igniting a benches-clearing brawl against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking to reporters after the game, Machado had a stern warning for the Dodgers, […]

The San Diego Padres were defeated 6-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. The game featured plenty of drama, with outfielder Andy Pages left feeling frustrated after getting hit by a pitch from Dylan Cease. Padres star Manny Machado downplayed the idea of the team wanting to hit Pages by claiming San Diego […]

After starting the season 7-0, the San Diego Padres have contended all season long. However, Mike Shildt’s team went 13-13 in May, by far their worst month of 2025 so far. The offense has faltered including a Jackson Merrill slump that lasted three weeks. Michael King went onto the team’s injured list on May 25. […]

Manny Machado is in one of those grooves where everything he touches turns into a highlight—and on Friday night against the Brewers, he added another tape-measure shot to his growing reel. In the eighth inning of a tight contest, the Padres’ veteran third baseman uncorked a towering home run down the left-field line, extending San […]

The San Diego Padres were defeated by the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Thursday. The game did not go according to plan, but star third baseman Manny Machado did hit a home run. As a result, Machado joined an exclusive club, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. “Manny Machado became the 5th active @MLB player to […]

The San Diego Padres rallied late to defeat the San Francisco Giants 3–2 in another extra-inning thriller, with momentum shifting in the ninth and tenth innings. In the previous game, San Diego secured a 1–0 victory, also in extra innings. With both wins, the Padres pulled off an extremely rare Major League Baseball feat not […]

The San Diego Padres and Manny Machado seem like a match made in heaven. The superstar third baseman has been exactly what the franchise has needed. After spending seven seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, it’s been the same amount of time in San Diego. As Machado explained to the San Diego Union Tribune, it’s a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, defeating the New York Yankees in just five games. When looking at their playoff run, the San Diego Padres were their toughest opponent. Now, one Major League Baseball executive declared Mike Shildt’s squad as the best team in the National League. Both teams are neck-and-neck […]

Manny Machado in Cooperstown one day? That is a lock to happen for the San Diego Padres star third baseman if you ask MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Morosi said on Tuesday during an appearance on the MLB Network that Machado, who will be turning 33 years old in July, will have the resume of a […]

The San Diego Padres have hit a rough patch at the plate, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t shying away from the team’s harsh realities. Following Friday night’s frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park, Bogaerts addressed the Padres’ offensive slump candidly, acknowledging both the obstacles and the team’s need to overcome […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are one of the contenders in the National League West this season. This year, San Diego is off to another hot start, and their right fielder is a big reason why, along with an improved Manny Machado. Padres manager Mike Shildt said as much, detailing that Tatis […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 campaign is off to a historic start — one that has fans daring to dream big. With Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Cubs at Petco Park, the Padres improved to 15-4, matching the best 19-game start in franchise history — a mark last set in 1998, the year San Diego […]

The San Diego Padres haven’t been around for as long as some of the other franchises in Major League Baseball, but some of the greatest players in the league’s history have played for their team. They may not have led the Padres to any World Series titles, and while they seem to be in a […]

The San Diego Padres earned a 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day, starting the 2025 campaign on a solid note. There was one part of the game that impressed star third baseman Manny Machado. A double steal helped pave the way for the Padres. Machado gave his thoughts on the play. “Just […]

The San Diego Padres had the best record in baseball over the second half of the 2024 season. The Padres’ post-All-Star Game stretch helped them secure the top Wild Card berth in the National League and the team reached the NLCS, where they suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers. San Diego is gearing up […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 MLB season with plenty of uncertainty but no shortage of potential. They’ve retained their core, added key reinforcements, and maintained the aggressive mindset that has made them a consistent contender. While some analysts are skeptical of their playoff chances, the Padres remain confident in their ability to compete […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 season with plenty of talent, but significant concerns that could derail their playoff aspirations. The biggest and most pressing issue looming over the franchise isn’t just a lack of depth or roster holes—it’s ownership instability. The Padres’ ownership turmoil has cast a shadow over the organization, and while […]

When the San Diego Padres were taken down by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the divisional round, Manny Machado felt sour. The Padres’ silver slugger wasn’t too keen about how his team went out. After all, Los Angeles won the World Series against the New York Yankees. As a result, Machado had his eyes set […]

The San Diego Padres are hungry heading into the 2025 season after a disappointing NLDS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, and that quest gets underway Friday against the Seattle Mariners in the spring training opener. Star third baseman Manny Machado has been one of the best players in baseball for several years […]

Manny Machado has built for himself a reputation as a troublemaker. This past postseason alone, during the San Diego Padres’ NLDS clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he made waves when he threw a ball towards the Dodgers dugout, nearly hitting manager Dave Roberts in the process. This triggered a bit of a skirmish between […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has had almost as many injuries as on-field accomplishments, but he’s finally turned a corner. For now, at least. Machado joked about the last time he felt completely healthy, via The Sporting Tribune’s Marty Caswell. Manny Machado on what it means to be full healthy and addition of Nick […]

After a quiet offseason, third baseman Manny Machado is “disappointed” by the San Diego Padres’ lack of moves. The Padres have lost several important players from last season, including All-Star Jurickson Profar, relief pitcher Tanner Scott, and infielder Ha-Seong Kim. Despite these departures, the front office hasn’t made any major signings to replace them. Discussing […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres know they have a major challenge in front of them, as they do every year. The Padres know that even though they have a strong team with a number of high-caliber players, they are decided underdogs to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. The World […]

In the NFL, the dirtiest players ever are given that reputation because they try to gain a competitive advantage by intentionally hurting opposing players. In the NBA, players get the dirty label if they foul with a little extra force or become frequent technical foulers. Things are a little bit different in baseball, though, as […]

Juan Soto just signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, meaning this will be the third team he’s been on over the past year. Last offseason, Soto was traded from the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees, and while the Padres were worried about his impending free agency, […]

The San Diego Padres have been the center of trade rumors this offseason, but one thing is clear: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado are staying put. Despite whispers about potential moves, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic put the speculation to rest. “Tatis and Machado aren’t going anywhere,” Rosenthal said during an appearance on The Athletic’s […]

Last year, Shohei Ohtani blew the world of baseball away when he signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a contract nearly double as big as the next largest contract in MLB history, and a lot of fans thought it wouldn’t be surpassed for years. That didn’t end up […]

Manny Machado’s net worth in 2024 is $50 million. Machado is a star third baseman for the San Diego Padres. Ever since his debut in 2012, Machado has been one of the staple names of the sport. He has won multiple awards and is a six-time MLB All-Star. Machado signed a massive contract extension with […]

With the San Diego Padres losing in the NLDS to the eventual World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s easy to forget exactly how close they were to maybe winning the whole thing. The Padres had the Dodgers on the brink of elimination for two games in the Division Series and had they won, would have […]

Alex Bregman hits free agency after nine amazing years with the Houston Astros. He was a key part of each of the seven trips to the ALCS, including both World Series teams. Now, he is open to leaving the team if the right deal comes along. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Bregman is […]

It is difficult to evaluate the San Diego Padres’ season. When a team trades away possibly its best player and hires a new manager, making the playoffs should be considered an unequivocal success. The odds makers did not expect a whole lot from this club, either. Hence, a National League Division Series loss at the […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt and teammates Jake Cronenworth & Xander Bogaerts paid big compliments to third baseman Manny Machado ahead of their team’s big Game 5 NLDS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the FOX pregame show. “I couldn’t ask for a better teammate, better leader – he works harder than anybody […]

It was a controversial moment when San Diego Padres star Manny Machado threw a ball in the direction of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dugout during Game 2 of the NLDS. On top of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calling the Machado moment “unsettling,” it also prompted a response from Ken Rosenthal who called the action “punkish” […]

The San Diego Padres took a 2-1 lead in the NLDS on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning 6-5. They’re now just one victory away from eliminating their rivals and advancing to the NLCS. This was an interesting game because essentially all the damage was done in two innings. For the Padres, they scored […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will go to battle in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday at Petco Park. There will be no shortage of fireworks after Manny Machado threw a baseball toward LA’s dugout in Game 2, which caused quite the stir. In fact, it looked to be directed […]

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy isn’t about to let the Padres get under his skin. Speaking to the media before Game 3 of the Division Series matchup between the two teams, Muncy looked back on San Diego’s emotional Game 2 win. Now that the series has shifted to Petco Park in San Diego, he expects […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is standing up for third baseman Manny Machado amid a recent controversy. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently called out Machado’s decision to throw a baseball near LA’s dugout. Speculation has surfaced that suggests Machado was trying to hit Roberts with the ball. Shildt, however, does not believe […]