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Padres' Manny Machado Under Immense Pressure, Says Insider

While not yet official, the Padres are looking at a spot in the NL Wild Card round, likely against the Chicago Cubs. There is still a chance the team could catch up to the Dodgers and win the NL West, but their play as of late hasn't exactly been inspiring.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / September 17

Manny Machado's grand slam powers Padres past Mets

Manny Machado hit a tie-breaking grand slam in the fifth inning Wednesday night for the visiting San Diego Padres, who held on to beat the New York Mets 7-4 in the middle game of a three-game series between the teams holding down the final two National League wild card spots.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Padres’ Manny Machado destroys grand slam vs. Mets amid NL West push

The San Diego Padres entered a series against the New York Mets needing a good performance. Mike Shildt is encouraged by his team despite sitting two losses behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 16

Padres' Manny Machado Joins Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber in Elite Company

In the middle of a disappointing September, Padres third baseman Manny Machado mashed his way to an exclusive career achievement in Saturday night's win over the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 15

Padres' Manny Machado breaks silence on being benched for first time in 2025

Manny Machado had played in every game before sitting out Sunday's game.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Padres Make Unexpected Manny Machado Decision Before Rockies Game

The San Diego Padres are on track for back-to-back postseason appearances, entering Sunday with secure possession of an NL wild card spot and 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the NL West.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 13

Padres' Mike Shildt Has No Plans to Sit Manny Machado on the Bench Amid Struggles

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is going through a brutal slump, though manager Mike Shildt is unwilling to give his star player a night off.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 13

Padres need to rest Manny Machado

The San Diego Padres are 80-67 for the season, 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West lead and four games up on the New York Mets for the second wild card spot.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 13

Padres Notes: Luis Arraez Talks Free Agent Plans, Pitcher to IL, Manny Machado ‘Gassed’

The San Diego Padres lost the second game of their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, 4-2. Ahead of the game, the Padres placed reliever David Morgan to the injured list and called up J.P.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 12

Padres Insider Reveals Concerning Manny Machado Update

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado leads MLB with 147 games played, and it's understandably taking a toll on him as the race for the postseason comes down to the wire.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

3 Padres who must step up alongside Manny Machado in playoffs

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the MLB playoff race and will likely be playing in October again. Now, they need to rectify their playoff struggles and go further.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 10

Padres Superstar Manny Machado Gifts Sal Stewart Special Gift For Reaching Majors

San Diego Padres superstar and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart are close friends. Stewart has always wanted a Rolex watch, but Machado said he had to earn it.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Manny Machado, Padres seek repeat success vs. Twins

At least one Twin Cities resident might be pulling for the San Diego Padres when they take on the Minnesota Twins in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Padres’ Manny Machado Gets Honest About Facing Dodgers

San Diego Padres third baseman and former Los Angeles Dodger Manny Machado spoke about the energy he and his team bring when facing the Dodgers. The Padres won both of the last two games against the Dodgers this weekend, and are gearing up for a series sweep at Petco Park on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21

Manny Machado sparks big inning in Padres' win over Giants

Manny Machado's two-run double highlighted a six-run fifth inning Thursday afternoon for the host San Diego Padres, who overcame an early deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-4 in the finale of a four-game series between the National League West rivals.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Manny Machado gives Padres fans ‘unbelievable’ shoutout amid playoff push

Manny Machado knows the energy at Petco Park is often incredible. The San Diego Padres star gave the fans a shoutout following the team’s 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 18

Padres' Manny Machado Declined to Speak to Media After Being Swept By Dodgers

"Optics" were a concern for politicians long before they migrated to professional sports. Often seen as a respite from political discourse, sports figures rarely elicit the same scrutiny — more specifically, the same kind of scrutiny — as political figures.

San Diego Padres News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 2

Padres' Manny Machado Focused on Taking Down Dodgers to Win NL West, World Series

The San Diego Padres made a statement at the trade deadline, unloading several prospects to bring All-Star talent to Petco Park in hopes of making the postseason for a second consecutive year.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Manny Machado called out on first ABS challenge in MLB All-Star history

Manny Machado was a historic victim during Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. The San Diego Padres star Machado faced Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal during the first inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

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The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

How many of the National League players to be named to the 2025 All-Star team can you name in five minutes?

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 8

Polarizing Padres star bolsters Hall of Fame case with impressive milestone

Like him or dislike him, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado likely belongs in the Hall of Fame. He recently strengthened his case by joining some select company.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 8

Padres star Manny Machado collects his 2,000th career hit

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado led off the fourth inning of Monday night's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a single for his 2,000th career hit.

NL: What each team needs to focus on in baseball's second half

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28