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EXPLAINED: Manny machado | Rare Historical Photos

Third basemen are expected to hit like a slugger, ably defend baseball's "hot corner" and boast a cannon for an arm. Which players can do all three?

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The 10 Worst Contracts in Baseball Right Now

A look at the 10 worst contracts on the books in Major League Baseball this season.

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MLB Power Rankings: Areas of Improvement for Each Team

Our latest MLB power rankings takes a look at an area of improvement for each team.

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Why the Padres Sold for $3.9 Billion—and Why It Won’t Reset MLB’s Market

Several unique factors led to the Padres’ sale shattering the previous MLB record. Don’t expect their sale to reset the market.

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Why Austin Wells Is Playing for Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

The Yankees catcher will be facing Team USA in Sunday night’s World Baseball Classic semifinal.

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Team USA’s Paul Skenes Has Eye-Popping Stats vs. Dominican Republic Hitters

Skenes has fared quite well in his MLB career against the Dominican Republic's mighty lineup.

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Five Bold Predictions for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Several countries will bring their best rosters ever to this edition, which could upend the typical hierarchy.

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2026 World Baseball Classic Team Power Rankings

Ranking the rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are among the favorites.

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Three World Baseball Classic Contenders Capable of Toppling Team USA

The U.S. roster is absolutely loaded, but there are three contenders with a real shot to top the Americans for the title.

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Why Chucky Lozano Didn’t Play for San Diego FC in MLS Cup Playoffs

Lozano has missed the last two games for San Diego FC.

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Padres Expected to Retain A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt After Disappointing Playoff Exit

The San Diego Padres are expected to bring A.J. Preller and Mike Shildt back in 2026 despite a disappointing playoff exit against the Cubs.

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Manny Machado Encouraged Reporter to Ask Better Questions After Padres' Elimination

Star third baseman not impressed with line of questioning.

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Padres Must Make Major Changes After Another Postseason Offensive Outage

San Diego’s offense disappeared in the wild-card round against the Cubs, paving the way for an offseason overhaul for the organization.

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Three Takeaways From the Cubs' Tight Wild-Card Series Win Over the Padres

Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs are advancing to the NLDS.

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MLB Playoffs Roundtable: Expert Picks, Bold Predictions

Here’s how our baseball writers and editors see the playoffs unfolding.

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Mariners to battle Padres after Cal Raleigh made history

Mariners to battle Padres after Cal Raleigh made history. We look at Raleigh setting MLB single season home run record by catchers.

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Dodgers to face Padres in key NL West showdown

Dodgers to face Padres in key NL West showdown. These are the top two teams in the division by a wide margin.

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Padres Gift Red Sox a Free Run After Hidden Ball Trick Goes Disastrously Wrong

That was not the result Manny Machado was after when he tried the hidden ball trick against the Red Sox.

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Benches Clear in Padres-Cardinals Game After Manny Machado Was Hit By Two Pitches

Machado was not happy to be plunked a second time.

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Tarik Skubal Had Perfect Reaction to Getting a Strikeout With ABS Challenge System

Skubal and Cal Raleigh challenged a pitch call in the first inning of the All-Star Game.

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How to watch 2025 MLB All-Star Game online or on TV

Looking to stream the 2025 MLB All-Star Game or wondering what TV channel it is on? We have everything you need to know right here.

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Every MLB Team’s Best and Worst First-Round Draft Pick Since 2000

With the 2025 MLB draft set to kick off Sunday, let's review the highs and lows of each team’s fortunes in the first round this century.

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Fact or Fiction: Paul Skenes Should Start the All-Star Game Again

Pittsburgh’s ace could open the game on the mound for the National League again, but he has stiff competition. Plus, the game’s biggest snub and a Home Run Derby pick.

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SI:AM | Blue Jays’ Hot Streak Sets Up Exciting Second-Half AL East Race

They’re two wins shy of their longest winning streak in franchise history.

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Manny Machado Deserves to Be Considered Both a Superstar and a Grinder

The Padres’ third baseman entered the 2,000 hit club Monday and is on track for Cooperstown thanks to his remarkable determination.

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