Pinstripe Alley 13 hours ago
All eyes are on Miguel Andujar
Andujar will play the entire season under the close watch of fans and reporters. Can the 24-year-old live up to his rookie campaign? As Miguel Andujar jogged off the field and into the dugout at the Yankees’ spring training complex, dozens of reporters and fans peppered him with questions. Actually, it’s just one specific question being asked by everyone in the huddle. They all wanted to know what Andujar thought about Manny Machado’s $300 million free agent deal with the Padres. “First of all, I’ve got to congratulate Manny. Three hundred million dollars. Wow,” he said to...
sandiegouniontribune.com 13 hours ago
San Diego belongs to Manny Machado, if he wants it
The keys to San Diego belong to Manny Machado, if he wants them. He can tuck them snugly into the back pocket of his uniform and unlock doors from Little Italy to La Mesa, Otay Mesa to Oceanside. In a city starved for something that registers on the country’s sports Richter scale, it’s this simple:...
Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports 20 hours ago
New Sox analyst Ozzie Guillen is 'the only who should be mad' about the failed Manny Machado pursuit: 'I told Manny if he took my number he'd have to buy me a real Rolex'
The reunification of Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox at SoxFest in January paved the way for the latest evolution of the player-turned-manager-turned-analyst. NBC Sports Chicago on Wednesday announced the hiring of Guillen as a pre- and postgame analyst on Sox broadcasts, a decision that had to...
Friars on Base Mar 21, 2019
San Diego Padres and Manny Machado is a match made in heaven
A.J.Preller and the San Diego Padres may have pulled off a master stroke by signing Manny Machado. The ten-year, $300 million deal is definitely an anomaly for San Diego’s fanbase. Only time will tell how fruitful this signing will play out but the timing of this move is absolutely perfect. San Diego’s fan base is […] San Diego Padres and Manny Machado is a match made in heaven - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
sandiegouniontribune.com Mar 20, 2019
Machado, Myers homer; Strahm shines in Padres' loss to Brewers
Score: Brewers 10, Padres 7 Batter’s box: Manny Machado hit his first official home run of the spring. His homer on March 12 was washed away when that game was called off due to rain. … Wil Myers homered in his second straight game. ... Eric Hosmer doubled and has hit safely in six straight games,...
Brew Crew Ball Mar 20, 2019
Brewers hold on to beat the Padres, 10-7
Woodruff shows he’s ready to take a rotation spot; Thames goes deep Brandon Woodruff took that mound today against the San Diego Padres. Matt Strahm started the game for the Padres. Unfortunately, Mr. Woodruff gave up the first runs he’s given up this spring in the first inning. Worst of all, Manny Machado was responsible for it, hitting a two-run shot scoring Eric Hosmer after he walked. #Brewers fans boo Manny Machado in a big way and he responds with two-run HR in first inning, the first runs this spring off Brandon Woodruff.— Tom (@Haudricourt) March 20, 2019 Matt Strahm was...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mar 19, 2019
Machado brings Manny Mania to rebuilding Padres
When word of Manny Machado's $300 million, 10-year contract with the San Diego Padres broke early in spring training, team officials wouldn't immediately confirm the deal because the All-Star slugger still had to pass a physical.
The Mercury News Mar 16, 2019
Giants have a history and a future against Padres star Manny Machado
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–Fifteen years ago, Andrew Suárez’s Broward Bulldogs took on Manny Machado’s Hialeah Chiefs in travel ball. On Saturday, Suárez’s San Francisco Giants hosted Machado’s San Diego Padres at Scottsdale Stadium. It’s been more than a decade since Suárez and Machado regularly faced each other, but that will soon change. After Machado signed a 10-year, […]
SNY TV Mar 15, 2019
CC Sabathia: Yankees 'didn't need' Bryce Harper or Manny Machado
Always considered to be in on the top free agents, the Yankees decided against spending big on Bryce Harper or Manny Machado this offseason, but CC Sabathia says the Yanks "didn't need either one of them."
Chicago Sun-Times Mar 15, 2019
Santana stymies Machado while trying to sew up spot in White Sox’ rotation
The fifth starter’s job seemed to be Santana’s to lose before his five innings with one run allowed against Manny Machado’s Padres in a B game.
The Denver Post Mar 14, 2019
Manny Machado-Padres already feels like a solid marriage
The world at large, the greater baseball community and the members of the 2019 San Diego Padres all found out at roughly the same time, and through the same means -- a great rush of breaking news, transmitted via social media on Feb. 19 -- that the team had just landed star free agent infielder Manny Machado. It was late morning at the Padres' spring training camp, with the players heading out for pre-workout stretching, and the feeling was of a giant foot pressing down on a giant accelerator.
sandiegouniontribune.com Mar 14, 2019
Friar talk: Revisiting opening day roster projections
A lot has changed since mid-February. Travis Jankowski, Jose Castillo, Miguel Diaz and Brad Wieck have been lost to injuries. The Padres have added a handful of veteran options to young, blossoming bullpen. And, oh yeah, they signed Manny Machado to a $300 million contract, the second-largest free...
sandiegouniontribune.com Mar 12, 2019
Machado's first Padres homer won't count, but it showed what might be ahead
With a crack of the bat that was pretty close to thunderous, Manny Machado lined a ball through the rain for his first home run in a Padres uniform. “It felt good,” he said. “I’m finally getting in the groove of things. It’s time to ramp it up.” Tuesday night’s game was called two batters after...
Over the Monster Mar 11, 2019
Over the Monster Opening Day Apparel Guide
Baseball is almost back! Let’s make sure you’re ready to go with some new merch. We are, amazingly, closing in on Opening Day, which is only a couple weeks away now. In a way, it seems like the season ended just yesterday, with Chris Sale striking out Manny Machado to clinch a World Series victory. It doesn’t seem long ago at all when we watched the Red Sox storm the field, cover each other in champagne and then ride through the raucous Boston streets. In another way, it seems like it’s been forever since all of that happened. It’s been a long, cold winter and while the...
sandiegouniontribune.com Mar 9, 2019
Padres roster review: Manny Machado
Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster, from A to Z, heading into the 2019 season: MANNY MACHADO Position(s): Third base2019 Opening Day age: 26Bats/throws: R / RHeight/weight: 6-foot-3 / 215 poundsAcquired: Signed as a free agent in February 2019Contract status: Will make $30 million per season through...
