What we learned in MLB this week: Aaron Judge has his eye on another HR title
Aaron Judge has re-entered the HR race chat, Texas is a legit division contender, and San Diego has a hitting problem. Here's what we learne...MAY 18, 2023
MANNY MACHADO #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - SAN DIEGO PADRES
29 HR •
105 RBI •
.275 AVG
29 HR
105 RBI
.275 AVG
Padres slugger Manny Machado has fracture in left hand, status remains uncertain
Padres star Manny Machado has a small fracture in his left hand, and the team isn’t sure if he will require a stint on the injured list.MAY 18, 2023
Has fracture in hand Further imaging revealed a fracture in Machado's left hand, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Machado's initial X-rays came back negative Monday, but now it seems the injury is more severe than previously thought. Padres manager Bob Melvin expressed optimism that Machado might be able to avoid a stint on the injured list, but no decision has been made yet. More information will likely come Friday, at which point a clearer timetable for Machado's return should emerge.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Machado (hand) remains out of the Padres' lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Royals, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact Machado exited Monday's game and sat out Tuesday with a bruised left hand. With Thursday being an off day, it makes sense to rest him again and hope he can be ready for the weekend series versus the Red Sox.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits with bruised hand Machado (hand) is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Royals.
Impact X-rays came back negative for any fractures after Machado took a pitch off his left hand in Monday's series opener versus Kansas City, but he'll take a night off for rest and treatment while Ha-Seong Kim fills in at third base. Rougned Odor is covering second base.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays come back negative The X-rays on Machado's hand were negative, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Machado was sent for further testing after being struck by a pitch on the hand during Monday's game against the Royals. Now that it's been confirmed he doesn't have any broken bones, the team will likely see how the star third baseman feels Tuesday morning to determine his status for Tuesday and beyond.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Machado was removed from Monday's game against the Royals after being struck by a pitch on his hand, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Machado talked his way into staying in the game immediately after being drilled, but he was removed a few innings later and likely sent for further testing. The Padres should have more to share about the injury after he undergoes X-rays.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres Daily: Not quite the Manny yet this season; another big Kim hit; worn out bullpen Manny Machado has carried Padres before and needs to do more heavy lifting in 2023; certain relievers working a lot more so far this season
MAY 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Fernando Tatís Jr. is back from suspension and, like it or not, he's still a superstar
The Padres phenom will be the first PED-suspended star to play the majority of his career under that spotlight. He looks up to the task.MAY 10, 2023
Salvages day with late homer Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Twins.
Impact Machado gave the Padres some extra insurance by swatting a three-run homer in the top of the ninth that plated Austin Nola and Jake Cronenworth to extend the lead to five runs. The 30-year-old was quiet outside of the three-run knock, striking out twice and hitting a single to right. Through 34 games, Machado is slashing .257/.306/.412 with five home runs and 17 RBI. After a slow start to the campaign, Machado has bounced back nicely, batting .368 with four home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored in his last nine appearances.
MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks three hits Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Nearly all of Machado's production came in the first inning when he doubled in a run and came around to score. It's been a tough start for the perennial All-Star; he's slashing just .252/.303/.389 through 142 plate appearances. However, Machado has gone 12-for-33 (.363) with five extra-base hits and nine runs scored over his last eight games.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Machado is absent from the Padres' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Reds, Sammy Levitt of 973 The Fan reports.
Impact It's a routine day off for Machado. The Padres will shift Ha-Seong Kim over to third base and give Rougned Odor a start at second base.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Crushes two homers Machado went 3-for-4 with one double, two homers, three RBI, four runs scored and one steal in Saturday's win over San Francisco.
Impact Machado delivered a two-run home run in the seventh inning that gave the Padres the lead for good. The third baseman has three homers in the last two games after swatting just one long ball in his first 25 games. The recent outburst has pumped up his numbers, but he is still slashing a disappointing .245/.289/.406 in 2023.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Miller: Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz, Michael Wacha travel back in time during Mexico City visit MEXICO CITY — The roads neighboring Liga Infantil de Beisbol Olmeca A.C., a youth complex in a modest cranny of the world's fifth most popul...
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Records second homer Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.
Impact It's been a rough start to the season for Machado, who was moved down to fifth in the order Thursday after going deep just once in his first 104 plate appearances. The veteran third baseman adjusted well to the new slot, belting a solo homer in the second inning. Machado still has plenty of time to turn things around, but his slow start may make it difficult for him to approach his 2022 totals of 32 homers and 102 RBI.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to fifth spot in order Machado is batting fifth Thursday against the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact This is the lowest Machado has been in the Padres' order so far this year. He connected for a double in Wednesday's win at Wrigley Field but is slashing just .214/.250/.286 across 104 total plate appearances.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What we learned in MLB this week: Gerrit Cole is on a Cy Young mission
Gerrit Cole is keeping the Yankees in AL East contention, Yordan Álvarez continues to amaze, and there's reason to believe in the Pirates. H...APRIL 27, 2023
Padres Daily: Padres get a reset in the desert; the DH split; Manny's back; Yu is OK The designated hitter 'platoon' is more a case of who has 'hot hand' than opposing pitchers' handedness
APRIL 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Returns to lineup Machado (back) is playing third base and batting third in Sunday's contest against Arizona.
Impact Machado was held out of the lineup Saturday due to a recent bout with back soreness, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, but the issue appears to be minor since he's back at the hot corner Sunday. Machado is off to a slow start this season, slashing .221/.253/.291 with one homer, seven RBI and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting Saturday off Machado is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Machado will get a day of rest against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks. With Machado out, Juan Soto will hit third for the Diamondbacks with Trent Grisham in the leadoff spot and Fernando Tatis batting second.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres hope Tatis brings energy, maturity when PED ban ends
El Niño is coming and it could be quite the stormAPRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers place RHP Gus Varland on 15-day IL with hand injury
The Milwaukee Brewers placed rookie reliever Gus Varland on the 15-day injured list a day after the right-hander was hit by a comebacker in a scary moment in a 10-3 loss at San Die...APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cronenworth's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Padres past Brewers 10-3
Jake Cronenworth had his first career multi-homer game with two two-run shots and drove in a career-high six runs as the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brew...APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers reliever Varland hit on jaw by Machado line drive
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Gus Varland was hit on the jaw with a line drive by Manny Machado and came out of a game against the San Diego PadresAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finally goes deep Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Thursday.
Impact Machado entered Thursday batting a mediocre .250, and he had yet to go deep over his first 56 plate appearances in 2023. The star third baseman finally got off the schneid against Milwaukee with a first-inning solo homer. Machado's start to the season has been disappointing, but chances are that he'll get in a groove eventually given that he averaged 30 homers and 104 RBI over his past two campaigns.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
