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San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler ensured third baseman Manny Machado remained an important part of the team after he announced he planned to exercise his opt-out clause next season, according to a Tuesday tweet from USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale. “Manny is my top priority,” Peter Seidler said. Manny Machado plans to opt […]

The San Diego Padres and third baseman Manny Machado may be as far as $145 million apart in contract negotiation talks, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “The Padres offered Machado a five-year, $105 million extension this week,” Nightengale wrote. “The contract would begin in 2029, keeping his original […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado isn’t exactly denying a report that the team offered him a five-year, $105 million extension. Machado is entering the fifth season of a $300 million contract. The Padres offered Machado $105 million on top of his current deal, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Machado […]

With no shortage of superstars getting paid lucrative amounts of money during the 2022 offseason, San Diego Padres’ star Manny Machado is planning to test his luck in free agency following the 2023 campaign. Machado, who has an opt-out clause in his contract with the Padres, said he plans to exercise his opt-out next offseason. […]

Manny Machado is not only looking ahead to the much-anticipated 2023 regular season, but he also has an eye on his future with the San Diego Padres. Machado has six years remaining on the 10-year, $300 million deal he signed off on in 2019, but he will have the opportunity to opt out of the […]

The San Diego Padres finally got over the hump last season. Now they have entered into bittersweet territory with their fans. It will be World Series or bust. There will be sky-high expectations for a roster overflowven a ing with talent, but the problem is the National League is also overflowing with championship contenders. The […]

The San Diego Padres will have a multitude of dilemmas to address after the 2023 season, including on the future of Manny Machado with the team. Machado currently has six more years left on the blockbuster 10-year, $300 million deal he signed off on in 2019, but he will be able to opt out of […]

After a whirlwind of a last few weeks for Carlos Correa, including three different free agent agreements, the star shortstop will remain with the Minnesota Twins for the foreseeable future. Correa signed a six-year, $200 million deal to remain with the club on Tuesday afternoon, and will not be joining either the San Francisco Giants […]

Manny Machado’s future in San Diego with the Padres is in question based on reports that he could opt out of his contract following the 2023 campaign. In fact, Jon Heyman recently reported that Machado is expected to opt out of his deal, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, and […]

The San Diego Padres got their guy when they signed Xander Bogaerts to a massive deal. The star shortstop was one of the most coveted MLB free agents in the offseason. Now, Bogaerts will play for a stacked San Diego roster that boasts the likes of Juan Soto and Manny Machado. However… Manny Machado might […]

Whenever fans think about big market teams, a few immediately come to mind. The New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox. The Los Angeles Dodgers. But the San Diego Padres, historically a small-market team, are now spending cash like there’s no tomorrow, their latest splurge being an 11-year, $280 million agreement with former Red Sox […]

The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their NLDS matchup with the help of a goose. Well, at least Manny Machado thinks so. A goose made its way onto the field at Dodger Stadium in the eighth inning as the Padres led. San Diego would then held onto the […]

Fox Sports MLB analyst David Ortiz picked the Los Angeles Dodgers to defeat the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Well, things didn’t exactly go as Ortiz forecasted, as the Padres beat the Dodgers 5-3 to even up the series at a game apiece. And Padres star Manny Machado […]

The San Diego Padres embarrassed the New York Mets in Game 3 of their Wild Card Series on Sunday night to advance to the NLDS. Joe Musgrove and two other Padres pitchers held the Mets to just one hit in a 6-0 shutout, leaving New York fans in stunned silence for much of the night. […]

The San Diego Padres stunned the MLB world after smashing 4 home runs off of New York Mets’ star pitcher Max Scherzer in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. National League MVP candidate and Padres’ superstar Manny Machado revealed San Diego’s X-Factor following the game, per The Athletic. “He’s (Trent Grisham) huge for […]

For the first time since 2006 (including only full seasons), the San Diego Padres are going to be in the playoffs. Despite Fernando Tatis Jr.’s suspension and a less-than-deal start to Juan Soto’s Padres tenure, Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth and company will continue playing in October. The Padres lost on Sunday to the Chicago White […]

San Diego Padres fans will not be happy with what happened with marquee trade deadline acquisition, outfielder Juan Soto, in the third inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the second pitch of his at-bat against Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry in the bottom of the third inning, Soto was hit with a […]

The San Diego Padres got big games from their prized bats but proved to be not enough for them to overcome the even hotter offense of the Kansas City Royals in a 15-7 road loss on Sunday. Manny Machado and Juan Soto were in the zone in that game, as they combined for five runs. Unfortunately, […]

There was no question the San Diego Padres executed the most significant move of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring arguably the best player in the game, Juan Soto. The haul they gave the Washington Nationals was enormous, so this current nucleus of the Padres is in win-now mode to capture their first ever World Series […]

Following a recent three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Machado boldly declares that he was not worried about the San Diego Padres because he’s “f***ing Manny Machado!”Well, after what he did late Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants, who’s to argue with that? Machado delivered a towering three-run walk-off […]

It was a tale of stories for the San Diego Padres this past week. To open the week, San Diego acquired Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals. However, they were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. Manny Machado, however, isn’t worried about the Dodgers’ sweep of the Padres. Although, […]

Juan Soto made his debut with the San Diego Padres against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was everything the Padres could have asked for, as Soto helped his new team secure a 9-1 win at Petco Park. Soto recorded a single and two walks in his first game. He played a key part in a […]

Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres with Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals. It was a massive deal with a number of moving parts. Eric Hosmer held the trade up given his no-trade clause for a half-hour or so. But Hosmer was ultimately removed from the deal and replaced by Luke Voit. […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is having an MVP-caliber season as he looks to get his team into the playoffs. Machado always plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and with the utmost effort every single time he steps on the diamond, no matter the circumstances. Where exactly did he get […]

[tps_start_button label=”Start slideshow” style=”” class=””] The San Diego Padres lost to the Minnesota Twins, 7-4, Saturday at home, but not without seeing Machado work his magic at the plate, as he launched a huge home run in the bottom of the third. Machado lifted that ball just when Padres teammate Mike Clevinger was being interviewed […]

Joe Musgrove is close to signing a contract extension worth $100 million over five years with the San Diego Padres. After some uncertainty around his future with the team, he is nearing an agreement to stick around. Teaming up with All-Stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado was one of the reasons why he wants to […]

Manny Machado on the New York Yankees? According to Machado, it almost happened. The current San Diego Padres superstar revealed that he believed he was going to be traded to New York in 2018. Instead, Machado was dealt from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But Machado told reporters at Dodger Stadium that […]

The San Diego Padres are firmly in second place in the NL West division, though the gap between them and the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to grow. Just ahead of the MLB All-Star break, the Padres trail the Dodgers by 9.5 games. Injuries to key players such as Fernando Tatis Jr. have plagued the team, […]

Manny Machado has been on fire for the San Diego Padres this season. The star third baseman has been his usual excellent self in 2022, hitting with aplomb while holding his own on defense. It didn’t come as a surprise, then when he was tabbed as the starter for the 2022 MLB All-Star game. What […]

The San Diego Padres have managed to compile a 45-30 record with superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. having yet to suit up this season due to a wrist injury he sustained in the offseason. In addition, fellow star and National League MVP candidate Manny Machado has also been sidelined, having sprained his left ankle on […]

The San Diego Padres are expected to be buyers ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline. Padres general manager A.J. Preller reportedly already has early plans for just how he aims to bolster the team heading into the stretch run of the season. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Padres will likely […]

The entire San Diego Padres fanbase was left holding its breath when superstar third baseman Manny Machado went down with an ankle injury in the first inning against the Rockies on Sunday. Machado was down in pain and needed the training staff to help him limp off the field. After undergoing X-rays on his ankle, […]

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado has been having an excellent season in 2022 but he may be looking at a stint on the shelf. During the first inning against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Machado tweaked his ankle while attempting to beat out a ground ball. He appeared to be in significant pain and […]

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit has played alongside plenty of perennial All-Stars over his career so far, including New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Still, he sees that Manny Machado is the clear-cut best player he has tagged along with. “I’ve obviously played with some great guys in St. Louis and New York, […]

Albert Pujols announced that he is going to retire at the end of the 2022 MLB season. Pujols has enjoyed a storied career that will earn him a place in Cooperstown someday. He spent the first portion of his career in St. Louis before signing with the Angels. However, Pujols made his return to the […]

The latest Fernando Tatis Jr injury news does not bode well for the Padres. Tatis Jr, who injured himself in a motorcycle incident over the offseason, has reportedly not been cleared to swing a bat yet. Padres manager Bob Melvin commented on the situation. “We’re not quite there yet. So no bat in his hands […]

Manny Machado is slugging as good as anyone else so far this season. The San Diego Padres superstar is posting an OPS of 1.056 with an OBP of .451, which both lead the National League. His 46 hits lead all of MLB. There’s more to Machado than what he does at the plate and in […]

There are plenty of overrated players in the MLB. Guys who we always talk about but their numbers don’t support their overall rankings. I won’t name any examples here for kindness sake, but it isn’t all that hard to find out who is overrated. But the underrated players discussion is always an interesting one. For […]

The San Diego Padres had sky high expectations in 2021 but a late season collapse did them in. But the Padres have high expectations once again in 2022 and have enjoyed a nice start to the season. However, they will need to prove that they can continue playing well over a 162 game slate. They […]