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| Jun 24 2025 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Monday in a loss to Washington. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado put the Padres on the board with a solo blast to center field in the fourth inning, but that was the only time he was able to reach base. The long ball was his 1,990th career hit, and he appears to be a lock to reach 2,000 over the coming weeks. Machado has been scuffling a bit of late, though, batting just .188 (9-for-48) -- albeit with three homers and eight RBI -- over his past 12 contests. |
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| Jun 21 2025 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored Friday in a loss to Kansas City. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had two of San Diego's three extra-base hits in the loss, knocking a ground-rule double in the seventh inning and a solo homer in the ninth. The veteran third baseman continues to pick up the pace in the power department -- after going deep just three times in his first 48 games, Machado has homered nine times in his subsequent 27 contests. He's also been able to maintain a high batting average, as he's currently on pace for a career-best mark of .311 through 318 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 17 2025 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a home run and two total RBI in a loss to the Dodgers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado accounted for the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly off Shohei Ohtani in the first inning. The veteran third baseman tacked on a 353-foot solo shot in the sixth, but his individual contributions weren't enough to provide San Diego with a win. Machado is in the midst of a strong June, as he's posted a .996 OPS with five home runs, 20 RBI, nine runs and a stolen base through 15 games this month. |
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| Jun 10 2025 | Machado went 3-for-5 with five RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado plated at least one run with four of his five at-bats, including all three of his singles. The third baseman is 17-for-41 (.415) with four home runs and 14 RBI over 10 contests to begin June. The surge has his batting average for the year up to .325 to go with a .904 OPS, 10 homers, 39 RBI, 46 runs scored, 18 doubles and eight stolen bases across 66 contests. |
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| Jun 9 2025 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 1-0 win against the Brewers on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado accounted for the only run by either team with his 425-foot solo blast in the seventh inning. The star third baseman has found his power stroke of late, clubbing three homers over his past four games and seven across his past 16 contests. Machado is also in the midst of a six-game hitting streak during which he's posted a 1.352 OPS with six RBI. |
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| Jun 5 2025 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to San Francisco on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado provided the Padres' only runs of the contest when he took Robbie Ray deep for a two-run blast in the second inning. It was the star third baseman's second home run through five games in June, and he's batting .421 (8-for-19) with six RBI during that span. Machado is currently hitting .317 on the campaign, putting him on pace for the highest batting average of his career. |
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| Jun 3 2025 | Machado went 4-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado delivered a clutch hit, driving in both runs with a two-out, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to tie the game. He has hit safely in nine of his last 12 contests, but he had gone seven games without a multi-hit effort prior to Tuesday. The big performance lifted his batting average back up to .315 with an .869 OPS, seven home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 17 doubles through 59 contests this season. |
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| Jun 1 2025 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's homer opened the scoring in the first inning. He then restored the lead for the Padres during their rally in the seventh, supplying the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly. His seven-game hitting streak ended Saturday, but the third baseman is 11-for-34 (.324) across his last nine contests, a span that has seen him hit four of his seven homers this year. He's added 27 RBI, 40 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 17 doubles and a .308/.373/.488 slash line through 57 games this season. |
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| May 26 2025 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has six homers on the year, three of which he's hit over the last four games. The third baseman looks to be finding his power after hitting for a high average and little else in the early going. He's on a four-game RBI streak and has four multi-hit efforts across his last six contests. Machado is up to a .319/.391/.497 slash line through 52 games this season. He's added 24 RBI, 37 runs scored, 16 doubles and seven stolen bases. |
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| May 23 2025 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado -- who was 2-for-24 in his six games prior to Friday's contest -- put the Padres up for good in the ninth inning when he took Raisel Iglesias deep to left field for a solo home run. It was Machado's first home run since May 3 and fourth of the year. The veteran third baseman has had an inconsistent season, but he's third in the National League in doubles (15) and fourth in batting average (.309). |
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| May 21 2025 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 14-0 loss to Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a solid bounce-back effort by Machado, who smacked his 15th double of the year after going 0-for-15 in his prior four games. The All-Star third baseman is still batting a torrid .377 with one home run, five doubles, seven RBI and 14 runs scored over 61 at-bats in May. Machado also has eight multi-hit games this month alone. |
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| May 4 2025 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-0 win against Pittsburgh. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was a frequent visitor to the basepaths in the victory, as he reached in four of his five appearances. The veteran first baseman also continued his strong start to the season in the stolen-base department, as he notched his seventh steal in eight attempts. Machado swiped 11 bags in 13 attempts during the regular season last year, and his career high is 20 stolen bases in 2015 while he was with the Orioles. |
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| May 3 2025 | Machado went 1-for-3 with one walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tied things up at 1-1 in the seventh inning, when he took Bailey Falter deep to left field for a 391-foot solo homer. Machado has recorded at least 28 home runs in each of his last four seasons, but he has only three homers through 131 plate appearances this season. He is slashing .280/.344/.441 with six stolen bases, 20 runs scored and 14 RBI. |
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| Apr 16 2025 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blast shouldn't have happened, as Machado popped up two balls in foul territory during the same at-bat, but he got reprieves each time when they were dropped by Kyle Tucker and Gage Workman. Machado took full advantage of the extra chance, driving the ninth pitch he saw from Shota Imanaga over the fence in left-center field. It was Machado's second long ball of the season in 18 games, and the 32-year-old has had an overall strong start to the campaign, slashing .313/.387/.507 with six steals, seven RBI and 16 runs. |
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| Apr 9 2025 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the A's. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman took Jeffrey Springs deep in the first inning -- Machado's first long ball of the year. He's had a strong start to the campaign overall, slashing .319/.360/.489 through 12 games with five doubles, five RBI, nine runs and five steals on five attempts. |
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| Mar 31 2025 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-2 win against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was removed early from Saturday's game against Atlanta due to calf tightness, but the issue doesn't seem to be bothering him, as he swiped second base in the fifth inning Monday. The veteran third baseman has been active on the basepaths in the early part of the season, as he now has three thefts in five contests. Machado notched a modest 11 stolen bases during the regular season last year, and that was the first time in three campaigns that he had reached the double-digit mark. |
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| Mar 30 2025 | Machado (calf) is starting at third base and batting third Sunday against Atlanta, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old departed Saturday's contest due to right calf tightness, but his presence in the lineup Sunday indicates it's not a serious concern. Machado went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks in the season opener, though he's gone 0-for-6 with a strikeout in the past two games. |
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| Mar 29 2025 | Machado was removed from Saturday's game against Atlanta due to right calf tightness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado appeared to injure himself on a swing in the bottom of the fourth inning. He was able to finish the at-bat but limped off the field and was replaced by Jose Iglesias at third base for the top of the fifth. Machado will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, per Cassavell. |
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| Mar 28 2025 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado served as a catalyst in San Diego's Opening Day victory with some unexpected base-stealing ability. While the stolen bases are nice, they're not likely to be a major facet of Machado's game in his age-32 season. He swiped 11 bags in 2024 while posting a .275/.325/.472 slash line with 29 home runs and 105 RBI. |
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| Mar 22 2025 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a Cactus League win against the Reds on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado accounted for the only run in the contest with a 389-foot solo shot in the seventh inning. It was the veteran slugger's second long ball of the spring, and just his third RBI. Machado is slashing a modest .200/.250/.433 during the exhibition slate, but unlike last spring, he's been able to play the field regularly. He was limited to DH duties during most of the first month of the regular season last year after undergoing offseason elbow surgery, but that issue is long behind him, and Machado is slated to start at the hot corner on Opening Day next Thursday. |
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| Mar 4 2025 | Machado (back) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Machado will make his return to the lineup for the first time since last Tuesday, after a bout with back tightness prompted the Padres to hold him out. The fact that the Padres are deploying Machado in the field Tuesday rather than at designated hitter suggests that the team doesn't have much concern about the back issue being something that will require extra management throughout the spring. |
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| Mar 2 2025 | Machado (back) is expected to play in one of Tuesday's split-squad games, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman was scratched from the lineup Friday due to back tightness, but it appears he'll require only a few days off before returning to action. Barring an aggravation of the injury, Machado shouldn't have an issue being ready for the start of the season. |
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| Feb 28 2025 | Machado has been scratched from Friday's spring training game against the Mariners due to back tightness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury isn't considered serious, and Acee relays that Machado's removal from Friday's lineup is purely precautionary. It's possible that the 32-year-old Machado will be held out of the Padres' next couple of games to truly manage the injury. Eguy Rosario will take Machado's place at third base and bat eighth. |
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| Feb 17 2025 | Machado is 100 percent at the beginning of spring training following his first normal offseason in a couple years, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado dealt with lingering tennis elbow during the 2023 campaign as well as that offseason and then last winter was recovering from surgery to repair the elbow. This was the first time he was able to have a normal offseason routine since prior to the 2022 season and that year he slashed .298/.366/.531 while finishing runner-up in the National League MVP voting. Machado was still quite productive each of the last two years, but his numbers could be due for an uptick in 2025. |
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| Sep 29 2024 | Machado is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will sit for the regular-season finale after going 1-for-10 with one RBI across the first two games of the series against Arizona. Unless he comes in to pinch hit, Machado will end the regular season slashing .275/.325/.472 with 11 stolen bases, 29 home runs and 105 RBI across 643 plate appearances. Tyler Wade will start at third base Sunday and bat eighth. |
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| Sep 20 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's steal was his 10th of the year, the first time he's reached that mark since he swiped 12 bags in 2021. The third baseman has put together a strong September, going 21-for-66 (.318) with six home runs, 21 RBI, eight runs scored and two steals over 16 games. For the year, he's slashing .279/.328/.484 with 29 homers, 104 RBI and 75 runs scored over 145 contests, numbers mostly in line with his production from last season. |
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| Sep 18 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during Saturday's 4-0 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Machado's second multi-homer performance in 11 games, a stretch in which he's been mashing. The third baseman is 17-for-45 with eight multi-hit games, six home runs, and 18 RBI. Machado boasts a .814 OPS in 609 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 11 2024 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's first hit of the night was a two-run blast to center in the sixth, which put him alone atop the Padres' all-time leaderboard. Machado wasn't done yet, as he plated two more runs in the seventh on a base hit with the bases loaded. The 32-year-old has at least a base hit in 10 of his last 12 games and has racked up 15 RBI over that span. For the year, he's now slashing .276/.329/.472 with 26 homers, 94 RBI, 70 runs, nine steals and a 42:106 BB:K in 578 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 6 2024 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-1 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had gone five games without a homer before lifting his first-inning solo shot. He added an RBI single in the fifth and then went yard again with another solo homer in the eighth, giving him 25 long balls on the year. It's a mark he's reached in all nine full-length seasons over the last 10 years, and he's within striking distance of reaching 30 homers for the eighth time in that span. The third baseman has added a .274/.326/.468 slash line with 89 RBI, 69 runs scored and nine steals over 134 contests. |
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| Aug 30 2024 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado knocked an RBI single and scored in the first frame. He did most of his damage the following inning when he launched a three-run homer. It was his third home run and third multi-hit performance over his last five games. Over his last 30 games, Machado has gone 39-for-120 (.325) with 19 extra-base hits and 30 RBI. The hot streak has boosted his season slash line to .274/.325/.466 through 538 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 28 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-5 win against the Cardinals on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado ended a nine-pitch at-bat with a solo home run in the second inning to put the Padres on the board. It was the slugger's second long ball in as many games and his sixth home run through 23 contests in August. Machado is at 22 homers on the season, so he'll need to stay hot down the stretch to get to 30 home runs for the third straight campaign. |
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| Aug 27 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Monday's win over St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got started early with a two-run shot in the first frame. He walked and scored a run in the third inning before capping off his day with an RBI double and another run scored in the fifth. Machado has collected multiple hits in three of his last four games and 13 of his last 30 contests overall, stretch, producing a .968 OPS with 25 RBI over the latter stretch. Machado is now slashing .272/.325/.456 with 46 extra-base hits through 520 plate appearances on the season. |
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| Aug 23 2024 | Machado went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Friday's 7-0 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had just one multi-hit effort over his previous 11 games, going 8-for-39 (.205) in that span. All three of his hits Friday were singles. Machado is now at a .270/.321/.448 slash line with 20 home runs, 74 RBI, 61 runs scored, 23 doubles and seven stolen bases over 121 contests this season. |
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| Aug 21 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's lone hit of the night was a big one, as he brought the Padres level in the seventh with a two-run blast and also forced Bailey Ober out of the game. He's now reached 20 home runs for a ninth consecutive season (not including the shortened pandemic season) and is six homers away from being the Padres' all-time leader in home runs. Machado is slashing .269/.319/.450 with 43 extra-base hits, 73 RBI, 61 runs, six steals and a 34:96 BB:K in 496 plate appearances this year. |
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| Aug 18 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went 5-for-13 with two extra-base hits during the three-game series at Colorado. The third baseman has 19 homers on the year, including six over his last 18 contests as he's found more consistent power in the second half. He's added a .271/.322/.449 slash line, 71 RBI, 60 runs scored, 23 doubles and six stolen bases over 116 games. |
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| Aug 12 2024 | Machado is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will begin the series in the dugout after going 3-for-14 with two doubles and four RBI in the Padres' three-game weekend series against the Marlins. Since the All-Star break, Machado is slashing .274/.311/.536 with five home runs and 16 RBI across 100 plate appearances. Donovan Solano will man the hot corner and bat fifth against Pittsburgh right-hander Joe Musgrove. |
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| Aug 10 2024 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and three RBI In Friday's extra-inning win over Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres were held scoreless until the eighth inning, when Machado plated a run with a double. Jackson Merrill homered in the ninth to send the game into an extra frame, and Machado helped San Diego break things open in the top of the 10th frame with a double that drove in two runners. Machado has been on a heater over his past 15 games, slashing .349/.382/.698 with five homers, seven doubles, 15 RBI, 13 runs, a stolen base and a 4:8 BB:K. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday in a 7-6 win against Pittsburgh. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado gave San Diego an early lead with his two-run blast to left field in the first inning. The veteran third baseman has at least one hit in nine of his past 10 games and is slashing .381/.400/.810 with five homers, 11 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base during that stretch. The power surge has pushed him to 18 long balls on the season, but Machado is still on pace to fall short of 30 homers, a mark he's reached each of the previous two campaigns. |
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| Aug 2 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was the only Padre with multiple hits in the contest. He's swinging a hot bat, going 10-for-22 (.455) with four homers and six RBI over his last five games. The third baseman is up to 17 homers, 59 RBI, 52 runs scored, 18 doubles, five stolen bases and a .269/.319/.442 slash line through 103 contests. A 30-homer campaign is still a long shot, but a power surge over the final two months of the season would make it possible. |
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| Jul 31 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the Padres on the board in the second inning with a 410-foot blast to center off Tyler Glasnow. He then jumpstarted a ninth-inning comeback by leading off the frame with his second homer of the night. Machado now has nine homers and 20 RBI over his last 26 games after totaling just seven homers and 38 RBI in his first 75 games of the year. The 31-year-old is slashing .265/.317/.432 with 33 extra-base hits, 51 runs, five steals and a 29:87 BB:K in 420 plate appearances this season. |
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| Jul 27 2024 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled in the third inning, crushed a three-run home run in the seventh and then singled and scored again in the ninth. Over his last 10 games, the third baseman has had four multi-hit efforts and two homers but has also gone hitless in five of those contests. On the season, he is hitting .262 with 14 homers, 56 RBI, 48 runs scored and five steals across 412 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 5 2024 | Machado went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and three total runs scored in Friday's 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres blew a five-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but Machado saved the day with his walk-off blast. He had started to go cold, going 2-for-15 over his previous four games, but he's now slugged five homers and added 11 RBI over his last nine contests. The third baseman is at a .270/.320/.425 slash line with 12 long balls, 49 RBI, 42 runs scored and five stolen bases through 84 games this season. |
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| Jul 3 2024 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has picked up the pace in the power department with five homers over his last 12 contests. He's batting .354 (17-for-48) in that span while adding 14 RBI. The third baseman is up to .264/.314/.411 slash line with 11 homers, 47 RBI, 39 runs scored and five stolen bases over 82 contests. Considering he's exceeded 30 homers seven times in his career, it shouldn't be surprising if he has a big second half in 2024, though his slow start could prevent him from reaching that milestone this year. |
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| Jun 29 2024 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Saturday's 11-1 rout of the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman launched a two-run homer in the third inning and a three-run blast in the fifth, both off Tanner Houck. Machado has hit safely in 10 of the last 11 games, batting .415 (17-for-41) with four of his 10 homers on the season over that stretch. |
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| Jun 25 2024 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has gone 14-for-38 (.368) over his last 10 contests, adding two homers and eight RBI in that span. The third baseman opened the scoring when he took MacKenzie Gore deep in the first inning Tuesday. Machado is still playing catch-up after a slow start to the campaign, but he's up to a .260/.314/.389 slash line with eight homers, 40 RBI, 34 runs scored and five stolen bases through 76 contests. His .703 OPS is the highest it's been since May 5. |
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| Jun 21 2024 | Machado went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-5 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has multiple hits in four of his last five games, going 10-for-21 in that span. The third baseman was batting just .240 at the start of June, but he's up to .263 with a .704 OPS, seven home runs, five stolen bases, 37 RBI and 32 runs scored across 72 contests this season. While his power production is at a career low, the 31-year-old shouldn't be ruled out of making a surge over the second half of the campaign. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Machado was ejected from Sunday's game against the Mets in the sixth inning for arguing balls and strikes. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI and two strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Padres manager Mike Shildt was also tossed from the game after leaving the dugout to argue with the home plate umpire. Machado slammed his bat in frustration with the called third strike but didn't make any contact with the umpire, so he shouldn't be subject to any further punishment from MLB. |
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| Jun 15 2024 | Machado started at third base and went 0-for-4 in a loss to the Mets on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado recently missed four games due to a strained right hip flexor and was limited to DH duties in four straight contests following his return. The veteran was able to resume playing the field Saturday, though he didn't look like he was up to full speed while running out a grounder in the seventh inning. It's unclear how much the hip issue is bothering Machado, but he's batting just .200 (4-for-20) with no runs or RBI and seven strikeouts since returning to the lineup. |
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| Jun 11 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 in Monday's 6-1 win against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado missed four games due to a strained right hip flexor before returning to the lineup as the Padres' designated hitter Monday. He singled in his first at-bat and reached third base on an ensuing single and walk. Machado notched another single in the seventh and again reached third on a pair of singles before being pulled for a pinch runner, though that decision didn't appear to be related to a worsening of the hip issue. It's unclear when Machado may be asked to play the field again. |
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| Jun 10 2024 | Padres manager Mike Shildt said in an interview on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Machado (hip) will be back in the lineup Monday versus the Athletics as the team's designated hitter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was held out of the lineup for the previous four games due to a strained right hip flexor, although he was able to pinch hit once over that stretch. He will be eased back into the mix Monday as the club's DH, with a return to third base coming "hopefully sooner than later," per Shildt. |
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| Jun 9 2024 | Machado (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado continues to nurse a strained right hip flexor and will sit Sunday for the fourth straight game. The 31-year-old appeared as a pinch hitter in the first of those absences Thursday but otherwise hasn't seen game action since he suffered the injury Wednesday. Donovan Solano is receiving another start at the hot corner in the series finale against Arizona. |
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| Jun 8 2024 | Machado (hip) isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will miss his third start in a row Saturday, although he was able to participate in pregame drills for the first time since straining his right hip flexor Wednesday, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Donovan Solano will continue to fill in for Machado at third base, batting fifth against right-hander Ryne Nelson. |
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| Jun 7 2024 | Machado (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado sustained a mild right hip flexor strain Wednesday against the Angels, and the 31-year-old will sit again Friday. While he didn't start in the series opener against Arizona on Thursday, Machado did pinch hit for Kyle Higashioka in the eighth inning and grounded out to the pitcher. While Machado begins Friday's game in the dugout, Donovan Solano will start at third base and bat fifth against Diamonbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. |
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| Jun 6 2024 | Machado (hip) entered Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks as a pinch hitter and grounded out to the pitcher, AJ Cassavell of MLB.comreports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was held out of Thursday's lineup after suffering a hip flexor strain Wednesday. He is considered day-to-day and was expected to be unavailable Thursday. The fact that he was able to pinch hit is a positive sign, though it's still unclear when he'll be able to rejoin the lineup. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Machado is day-to-day with a mild right hip flexor strain, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado injured his hip while hustling to first base in an effort to beat out a double play ball in the fourth inning. It appears he managed to avoid any significant damage, but it's possible the Padres hold him out of Thursday's series opener against Arizona in order to give his hip a chance to recover. The 31-year-old has gone 8-for-22 with four RBI and two stolen bases across his last seven games. |
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| Jun 3 2024 | Machado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's solo shot in the first inning was the lone run for the Padres in Monday's loss. He was intentionally walked twice and also stole his fourth base of the year. The long ball snapped a brutal 26-game drought since his last homer May 3; during that cold streak, he posted a .591 OPS. Machado is now slashing .242/.307/.372 with 17 extra-base hits and 32 RBI through 244 plate appearances this season. |
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| May 29 2024 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-0 victory versus Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado used his legs to help generate San Diego's final run in the eighth inning, hitting a one-out single and stealing second base before coming home on a Donovan Solano double. The single extended Machado's hitting streak to seven games, and he has four doubles along with three RBI and a .320 batting average during that span. However, the third baseman is in the midst of a lengthy homer drought -- he's now gone 22 games since his last long ball and has just five home runs through 223 plate appearances this season. |
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| May 17 2024 | Machado will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's game in Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's only the second time over the past nine seasons that Machado has batted lower than cleanup. The 31-year-old is in the middle of a 2-for-30 stretch at the plate to drop his season batting line to .222/.276/.346. |
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| May 6 2024 | Machado is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will get a day off after he had started in nine straight games after returning from the paternity list April 26. Donovan Solano will step in at third base Monday in his first start with the Padres. |
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| May 4 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a walk Friday in a 7-1 victory versus Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado accounted for the Padres' final two runs in the victory with his fifth-inning blast. The homer extended his hitting streak to five games, though he's notched exactly one hit in each contest and is batting just .238 during that stretch. Machado does have six RBI during the hitting streak, though, which is more than he had accumulated in his previous 20 games combined. |
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| May 1 2024 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a three-run double in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado stepped up to the plate in the fifth with the bases juiced and cleared them all with a double to center field. That was his first extra-base hit since April 14 and his first multi-RBI game since April 12. He's tallied a hit in four of his five games since being reinstated from the paternity list and is now slashing .250/.304/.388 with four homers, 16 RBI, 16 runs and a 9:29 BB:K in 125 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 26 2024 | Machado (personal) was added to the active roster and is starting at third base for Friday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was placed on the paternity list Monday and ended up missing the Padres' last four games. What's notable about Friday's game is that Machado is starting at third base for the first time since getting surgery on his right elbow in October, while Graham Pauley serves as the designated hitter. Machado's return is a welcome one with rookie Jackson Merrill missing his second straight game due to a lingering groin issue. Machado is slashing .260/.324/.417 with four home runs and 12 RBI over 105 plate appearances to start the season. |
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| Apr 25 2024 | Machado (personal) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since Machado has already spent the maximum three days on the paternity list, he needs to be activated Thursday, but the Padres have yet to officially announce the move. Even if the Padres add Machado back to the 26-man roster Thursday, he'll still be available only as a bench player before likely making his return to the lineup against the Phillies this weekend, when the team returns to San Diego. Jurickson Profar will serve as the Friars' designated hitter Thursday. |
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| Apr 22 2024 | The Padres placed Machado on the paternity list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado could miss up to three games while awaiting the birth of his child. He's slashing .260/.324/.417 with four home runs and 12 RBI over 105 plate appearances to start the season. The Padres recalled infielder Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move, and Jurickson Profar is serving as San Diego's designated hitter Monday against the Rockies while Machado is away from the team. |
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| Apr 15 2024 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado opened up the scoring with a deep drive to center field in the fourth off James Paxton and later singled and scored in the sixth. Sunday was the first time since April 6 he did not strike out, and he's now riding an eight-game hit streak while slashing .333/.371/.545 with two homers, three RBI and seven runs scored over that span. |
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| Apr 13 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Friday in an 8-7 extra-innings victory against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the Padres off to a nice start with a two-run blast in the first inning. Though he didn't collect another hit in the contest, it was still a promising development for the third baseman since the homer snapped an 11-game stretch without a long ball. Machado is still batting just .238 on the campaign, but he's been heating up of late, slashing .320/.346/.480 during his current six-game hitting streak. |
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| Apr 8 2024 | Machado said Sunday that his surgically repaired right elbow is "not 100 percent" and he's been told by doctors he might not feel fully healthy until next season, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado experienced some fatigue in the elbow during spring training, which has delayed his return to third base. While Padres manager Mike Shildt indicated Saturday that Machado could play the hot corner before the end of April, Machado said Sunday that "there's not really a timetable on it." The elbow doesn't affect Machado at the plate, as he's started all 12 games at designated hitter (though he's hitting only .196/.288/.370 so far). San Diego has used a combination of Tyler Wade, Graham Pauley and Eguy Rosario at third base. |
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| Apr 6 2024 | Machado has been extending distance when playing catch and is "a little ahead of schedule" in terms of rehabbing from offseason elbow surgery, though the Padres won't consider having him return to the field for a few more weeks, per Padres Radio Network 97.3 The Fan. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has been limited exclusively to DH duties to begin the campaign, and it appears things will remain that way for at least a few more weeks. Nonetheless, manager Mike Shildt indicated that the veteran third baseman is "in a good place" and has been feeling good after recent throwing sessions. It's uncertain if Machado's offseason surgery has affected his swing, but he's off to a slow start at the plate, slashing .184/.295/.395 with two home runs, seven RBI and a 6:7 BB:K through 44 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 1 2024 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI in Sunday's 13-4 rout of the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado posted his first multi-hit game and his second three-RBI performance of the campaign. The veteran has been relegated to DH duties for the Padres following offseason elbow surgery, but that has enabled him to play in all six of San Diego's games so far. Machado is slashing .217/.357/.565 with two homers, seven RBI, seven runs and a 5:4 BB:K through 23 plate appearances. |
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| Mar 30 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in an 8-3 loss to San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado put the Padres on the board in the fourth inning with his 398-foot shot to left field. It was his second homer of the campaign, but he doesn't have any other hits among his 14 at-bats. Machado has logged all four of his starts this season at DH as he continues to recover from offseason elbow surgery. |
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| Mar 21 2024 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional run and two walks in Thursday's 15-11 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the Seoul Series. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego built a big 9-2 lead by the middle of the third inning only to see Los Angeles fight back over the following frames. The Padres' lead was 12-11 in the top of the ninth when Machado tagged J.P. Feyereisen with a three-run blast to left field, sealing the outcome for his team. The homer was Machado's lone hit in seven at-bats during the two-game, season-opening set, but he did draw three walks. He served as San Diego's DH in both contests as he continues to work his way back from offseason elbow surgery, though the procedure doesn't seem to have impacted his ability to swing the bat. |
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| Mar 9 2024 | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Saturday that it's a "pretty safe" bet that Machado (elbow) will be the team's designated hitter during their March 20-21 series in South Korea against the Dodgers, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has yet to play third base in a spring training game and recently took a little break from throwing due to some soreness with his surgically repaired right elbow. He will resume throwing Sunday and go through drills at the hot corner, but it's unclear as to when he'll be allowed to play third base in a game. Matthew Batten, Graham Pauley or Eguy Rosario are options to handle third in South Korea and it's possible they'll be needed for the Padres' domestic opener on March 28, as well, if Machado isn't ready to play the field yet. |
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| Feb 24 2024 | Machado (elbow) is starting as San Diego's designated hitter for Saturday's Cactus League matchup against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado sat out the Padres' first few spring training games as he continued to work his way back from offseason elbow surgery, but it now seems he's ready to at least serve in a DH role. It remains unclear whether or not Machado will be able to cover third base by the time the Padres open the season against the Dodgers on March 20. |
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| Feb 21 2024 | Padres manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Machado (elbow) will be ready to serve as a designated hitter in Cactus League games "sooner rather than later," AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado won't be in the lineup for the Padres' spring opener Thursday, but Shildt noted that the slugger is "trending in a really good place" as he works his way back from surgery to repair the extensor tendon in his right elbow. San Diego has an early start to its season with two games against the Dodgers on March 20 and 21 in South Korea, but Machado is tracking toward being ready for that series, even if he's deployed as a DH initially. |
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| Feb 13 2024 | Machado (elbow) is swinging with 100 percent effort and playing catch to start spring training, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado is recovering from surgery to repair an extensor tendon injury in his elbow, leaving his status for Opening Day in question. For now, the news is positive, with general manager A.J. Preller saying that Machado has hit all expected benchmarks at this point, while also stating that he is "tracking toward" playing in the Padres' series against the Dodgers in Korea to kick off the regular season. Despite the positivity, there's still nothing definitive about Machado's status, as he is limited in the volume of his work and will be eased back into game action. |
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| Jan 1 2024 | Machado (elbow) might not be ready to play defense on Opening Day, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado underwent surgery in early October to repair the extensor tendon in his right elbow. It's an injury he dealt with for much of the 2023 campaign and one which kept him from playing the field in September. The designated hitter duty for Machado could potentially carry over into 2024, with Ha-Seong Kim sliding over to third base. |
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| Oct 3 2023 | Machado underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the extensor tendon in his right elbow, Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's estimated recovery timeline is between 4-to-6 months. While that likely means he will be sidelined for the vast majority of spring training, there is a chance he'll be ready to go for Opening Day in 2024. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will sit for the second straight game to close out the season for San Diego. If the 31-year-old doesn't make an appearance off the bench, he'll close the 2023 campaign with a .258/.319/.462 slash line, 30 homers, 91 RBI and 75 runs in 138 contests. |
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| Sep 30 2023 | Machado isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite going 11-for-22 with two homers and seven RBI over his last five games, Machado will sit down for the penultimate game of the season Saturday. Matthew Batten will start at third base, and Juan Soto will operate as the DH while Jurickson Profar starts in left field. |
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| Sep 27 2023 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's third hit of the game was a two-run single in the 10th inning to give the Padres some breathing room. He's gone 10-for-17 with seven RBI over his last four games, but he's also rested regularly while nursing an elbow injury in September. Machado has a .258/.320/.465 slash line with 30 home runs, 91 RBI, 75 runs scored and three stolen bases over 137 contests this year. |
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| Sep 26 2023 | Machado is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has been limited to DH duties since the beginning of September because of a right (throwing) elbow injury that may eventually require surgery. Juan Soto will serve as San Diego's designated hitter Tuesday in San Francisco as Matthew Batten covers third base. Jurickson Profar is playing left field. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has missed a few games lately and has largely been limited to serving as the designated hitter in September due to an elbow injury, and he'll take a seat after the Padres' eight-game win streak was snapped Saturday. Xander Bogaerts will rest his legs as San Diego's designated hitter while Ha-Seong Kim works as shortstop. |
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| Sep 22 2023 | Machado went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado twice put the Padres ahead with a solo shot in the sixth-inning and a two-run blast in the eighth. The third baseman now has five long balls over 15 games in September, giving him 30 homers for the second consecutive season. It's also the seventh time he's reached that mark in his career. He's added a .253/.316/.465 slash line, 87 RBI, 75 runs scored and three stolen bases through 134 contests. Machado continues to be locked in at designated hitter due to an elbow injury that is likely to need surgery, but he'll probably remain in the Padres' lineup at least until they're mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. |
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| Sep 20 2023 | Machado (elbow) is in the designated hitter spot and batting fourth versus the Rockies on Wednesday in his return to action, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has been out of the lineup a few times this month and has been limited to DH duty when he does play because of a nagging elbow issue which will likely require surgery eventually. He'll gut it out for this one, though. |
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| Sep 19 2023 | Machado (elbow) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado served as the Padres' designated hitter in Monday's series opener versus Colorado, but he has an elbow injury that will eventually require surgery and could be facing an early shutdown. Juan Soto will take a turn in the DH role Tuesday as Eguy Rosario covers third base. |
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| Sep 18 2023 | Machado will likely require surgery on his ailing right elbow, and he could undergo the procedure before the campaign comes to a close, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will serve as the designated hitter in Monday's game against the Rockies, so he will not shut things down immediately and will presumably continue playing as long as the Padres remain in playoff contention. However, his season could come to an early end at some point, and if he undergoes the procedure his absence could extend into next season, as according to Marty he would likely be looking at a 6-to-7 month recovery timetable. |
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| Sep 16 2023 | Machado will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado finds himself on the bench for the third time in six games. That might be related to the elbow soreness that has limited him to designated hitter duty throughout September; with the Padres now 6.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot, they aren't incentivized to push Machado at all and risk further injury. Luis Campusano will be the designated hitter Saturday, with Brett Sullivan taking Campusano's usual spot behind the plate. |
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| Sep 13 2023 | Machado is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Xander Bogaerts will also get a breather as the Padres play out the string on a highly disappointing 2023 campaign. Eguy Rosario is filling in at third base for Machado on Wednesday in Los Angeles and Ha-Seong Kim is playing shortstop. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 11-8 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has hit safely in seven of nine games in September, going 12-for-38 (.316) with four multi-hit efforts. The third baseman popped a solo shot in the fourth inning and a two-run blast in the sixth to help the Padres pull off a comeback Monday. For the season, he's up to 28 homers, 84 RBI, 72 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .252/.315/.460 slash line over 128 contests. Machado continues to serve as San Diego's designated hitter while playing through tennis elbow. |
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| Sep 10 2023 | Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado started all 87 games since he returned from a fracture in his left hand in early June, though he's exclusively served as San Diego's designated hitter in September while managing tennis elbow. Matt Carpenter will take over the DH spot Sunday while Eguy Rosario starts at the hot corner. |
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| Sep 3 2023 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's solo shot in the fourth inning was his 26th long ball of the year. However, in his previous 30 appearances since the start of August, he went deep just five times while posting a .645 OPS. His disappointing season line now sits at .249/.313/.454 with 45 extra-base hits and 79 RBI through 527 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 26 2023 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Friday in a loss to the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado smashed a 404-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning for San Diego's first run. The third baseman has picked up his power of late, going deep four times over his past six games. He's now at 25 homers on the season, a mark he's reached every year since 2015 with the exception of the condensed 2020 campaign. |
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| Aug 21 2023 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 6-2 victory versus Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado produced the game's first run with a first-inning sacrifice fly and tacked on a solo shot to center field in the fifth frame. The long ball was his third over his past three contests following a cold 12-game stretch during which he went homerless and batted .146. Though Machado's season .251/.317/.462 slash line is well below his norm, he's still been pretty productive with 24 home runs and 74 RBI over 476 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 20 2023 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at DH due to accumulated bumps and bruises, including a bout of elbow soreness, Machado's swing seemed to be in peak form as he took Merrill Kelly deep to left field in the first inning before slicing a Kevin Ginkel fastball over the right-field wall in the eighth. Machado was back at third base for the nightcap, and while he went 0-for-4, the fact that he was feeling well enough to play defense is a strong sign his health issues are minor. |
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| Aug 18 2023 | Machado is serving as the designated hitter for the Padres for the second straight game Friday due to soreness in his right elbow, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's tennis elbow that Machado is dealing with and is something he battles from time to time, including last May when he missed a little some with the injury. Machado has also been relegated to the DH role recently due to a tight hamstring. He's batted only .175/.262/.298 so far in August. Ha-Seong Kim is at third base Friday. |
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| Aug 7 2023 | Machado is batting cleanup and serving as the Padres' designated hitter for the second straight day Monday as he deals with a tight right hamstring. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union Tribune, Machado tweaked his right hamstring while running from first to third base in the eighth inning of Saturday's contest. The issue wasn't serious enough to keep him out Sunday's lineup, but he served as San Diego's DH rather than taking his usual spot at third base. That will be the case again Monday, as Ha-Seong Kim will start at third while Jake Cronenworth plays second. |
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| Aug 5 2023 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the Padres on the board with a fourth-inning solo shot and added a two-run single in the eighth to put them ahead for good. The third baseman has been consistent but not flashy of late, hitting safely in 12 of his last 15 games while batting .268 (15-for-56) in that span. He's up to a .259/.320/.465 slash line with 21 homers, 65 RBI, 54 runs scored and three stolen bases over 95 contests for the year. |
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| Jul 26 2023 | Machado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado hit one of three homers for the Padres in the contest, producing the team's first run with a solo shot in the second inning. It was the continuance of a July power surge for the third baseman, who has gone deep 11 times through 20 games this month. That has pushed him to 20 long balls and 58 RBI to go along with three steals, 50 runs and a .257/.316/.472 slash line on the campaign. |
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| Jul 23 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 14-3 win over the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tagged Mason Englert for a three-run homer in the third inning, bringing in Fernando Tatis and Juan Soto and giving the Padres a 4-3 lead. The home run was his 19th of the season and his 10th of July. Through 17 games this month, Machado is hitting .313 with 24 RBI and 18 runs scored. |
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| Jul 16 2023 | Machado went 1-for-7 with a solo home run and two walks during Saturday's doubleheader against Philadelphia. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's clutch 425-foot solo shot in the eighth inning of Game 1 gave San Diego a one-run lead, though the Phillies ultimately stormed back to win that contest before also taking Game 2. The long ball was the 300th of Machado's career, making him one of 11 active big-leaguers to reach that mark. The veteran third baseman has been swinging a potent stick of late, smashing eight homers and driving in 18 runs over his past 11 contests. |
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| Jul 15 2023 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Friday in an 8-3 victory versus the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had been swinging a hot stick entering the All-Star break, and he carried over that momentum in the second half, swatting a solo shot to left field in the sixth inning. It was his seventh homer in his past nine games after the veteran third baseman went deep just nine times over his first 66 contests of the campaign. During the nine-game power surge, Machado is slashing .389/.463/1.000 and has knocked in 17 runs while scoring 11 times. |
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| Jul 9 2023 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two homers and five RBI in Sunday's win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado ripped a three-run shot in the first inning and followed that up with a two-run blast in the fifth. It was his second multi-homer game of the month and he's drilled six home runs in his last eight games. After entering June with an uncharacteristically bad .654 OPS, Machado is now slashing .261/.307/.458 with 15 home runs, 49 RBI and 41 runs across 319 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 7 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado kept his bat warm with the pair of extra-base hits. He's logged multiple hits in five of six games in July, going 11-for-25 (.440) with four homers and 11 RBI this month. The third baseman's surge has him up to a .260/.305/.441 slash line with 13 long balls, 44 RBI, 39 runs scored and three stolen bases over 72 contests this season. |
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| Jul 6 2023 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and three total RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado hit the lone homer of the contest for the Padres, swatting a 401-foot solo shot in the sixth inning. The third baseman also singled in a run in the third and produced another RBI with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. Machado has registered four multi-hit performances over his five games so far in July, going 9-for-20 with three homers and eight RBI over that stretch. That follows a mostly uneventful June during which he posted a .262/.292/.431 slash line with four homers over 26 contests. |
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| Jul 4 2023 | Machado went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado delivered his third multi-hit effort in his past four contests, and it's also his sixth three-hit game of the season. The 31-year-old largely hasn't looked himself at the plate this year with a .254/.296/.414 slash line, though he's performed better over his past 27 games with a .301 average, six homers, 19 RBI and 18 runs. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two homers and three RBI in Saturday's win over Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went hitless in his first two at-bats before going back-to-back with Juan Soto in the top of the sixth for the third baseman's 10th home run of the season. But Machado wasn't done there, as he came up once again in the seventh and mashed a two-run shot to left center, giving the Padres a very commanding 10-1 lead. He had not recorded an RBI in six straight games coming in while it marked his first home run since June 22 against the Giants. It was Machado's second multi-homer game this season. |
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| Jun 23 2023 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a double in Thursday's win over the Giants. He also scored two runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado launched a three-run shot in the top of the third inning to give the Padres a commanding 6-0 lead, then came around to score a second time in the fifth after a leadoff double. The third baseman raised his batting average to .258 with the performance and has now recorded two hits in each of his last two contests, extending his modest hitting streak to six games. He's also batting .312 (24-for-77) this month to go along with four homers, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored after batting just .233 in May with one homer. |
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| Jun 17 2023 | Machado went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado drove in the Padres' second run with a single, then stole second base. The third baseman hasn't made a huge impact on the basepaths, as this was just his third steal in four attempts this season. He's had trouble getting on base, as evidenced by a .291 on-base percentage and 5.7 percent walk rate, limiting his chances to run. The 30-year-old is hitting .248 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and 27 runs scored over 54 contests in a down year. |
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| Jun 16 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run against the Guardians in a loss Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Cleveland posted five first-inning runs, Machado got San Diego right back in the game with his three-run blast off rookie Logan Allen in the bottom of the frame. It was Machado's second home run in as many days after he went deep just six times over his first 50 games this season. The star third baseman has begun to heat up after a slow start to the campaign, slashing .385/.400/.667 with three homers, six RBI and nine runs over his past nine games. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Guardians. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has five multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, but he's logged just four extra-base hits in that span. He's homered twice over the last five contests, bringing him up to seven long balls on the campaign. The third baseman is at a .249/.295/.398 slash line with 22 RBI, 26 runs scored, two stolen bases and nine doubles through 51 games in what's been a down year for him across the board. |
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| Jun 10 2023 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman returned from a fracture in his left hand June 2 and has looked 100 percent healthy, reeling off four multi-hit performances in his last five games and batting .333 (11-for-33) in eight contests since coming off the IL. Machado's had a disappointing start to the campaign overall -- his current .670 OPS would be a career low -- but he's capable of going on a tear and bringing his numbers up significantly. |
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| Jun 9 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-6 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres' offense was hot early, and Machado opened the scoring in the first inning. This was the third baseman's third multi-hit effort over his last four games, though the homer was his first since May 9. He missed time with a hand injury, and he's generally struggled in 2023 with a .239/.290/.380 slash line, six homers, 21 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases through 47 contests. Machado has never hit lower than .256 over a full campaign, so there's at least reason to be optimistic he can get things turned around. |
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| Jun 5 2023 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs in Monday's 5-0 win against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado entered the game having gone just 1-for-11 since returning from the injured list Friday, but he was able to collect a trio of base knocks that led to three of San Diego's five runs. It has his fourth three-hit performance of the season, though the third baseman has struggled as a whole with a .234/.285/.368 slash line. The most glaring missing component of his season has been power -- Machado has gone deep just once over his past 17 contests and only five times overall after totaling 60 long balls across the previous two campaigns. |
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| Jun 3 2023 | Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado returned from a stint on the 10-day IL due to a left hand fracture, but he wasn't able to snap what is now a personal five-game hitless streak. The star third baseman has so far struggled to get going this season, as he's slashing just .225/.276/.363. Though the campaign is still relatively young, each part of that line would be a career-low mark for Machado, and he's also striking out a career-worst 21.3 percent of the time through 174 plate appearances. |
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| Jun 2 2023 | Machado (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and he will start at third base and bat fourth Friday versus the Cubs, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will return to the lineup after missing over two weeks with fracture in his left hand. The 30-year-old has struggled from the plate this season, slashing .231/.282/.372 over 156 at-bats with the Padres, all of which represent career lows. With San Diego's lineup now fully healthy, Machado will look to take advantage of batting cleanup behind Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis and Juan Soto. |
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| May 30 2023 | Machado (hand) went through a full pregame workout Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That workout included a "pretty extensive" round of on-field batting practice, per Cassavell. Machado is with the Padres in Miami for their three-game series versus the Marlins, but the current expectation is that he won't be activated from the injured list until they return to San Diego for a homestand that runs from Friday through next Tuesday. The star third baseman was diagnosed with a small fracture in his left hand back on May 15. |
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| May 27 2023 | Padres manager Bob Melvin indicated Friday that Machado (hand) isn't expected to return during the Padres' weekend series against the Yankees, per MLB.com. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was able to hit on the field Friday for the first time since suffering a small fracture in his left hand May 15, but the veteran slugger doesn't appear quite ready for a return. He's already missed the first two contests of the interleague series in New York, and Melvin's comments cast substantial doubt about Machado's availability Sunday. San Diego is off Monday, so Machado's earliest return date appears to be Tuesday in Miami. |
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| May 24 2023 | Machado (hand) played catch and took grounders Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was able to receive the ball without issue despite the small fracture in his left (glove) hand. He's yet to take batting practice, which is going to be the biggest test, but Machado did take swings off a tee Tuesday. The star third baseman is making swift progress and might even be able to pull off a late-weekend return from the injured list. He's first eligible for activation Friday. |
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| May 23 2023 | Machado (hand) took swings off a tee Tuesday, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Padres manager Bob Melvin told reporters after the workout that he's not sure when Machado will be ready to come off the injured list. He's first eligible for activation this Friday, though that would be fairly aggressive timeline given the star third baseman has a small fracture in his left hand. There should be more clarity on the situation after a few more days of treatment and baseball activity. |
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| May 19 2023 | The Padres placed Machado (hand) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was initially expected to only miss a couple of games when he left Monday's game against Kansas City after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, but additional X-rays revealed a fracture. The Padres have yet to offer a timeline for Machado's return, but it's possible he's able to come off the IL when first eligible May 27. Brandon Dixon was called up Friday to fill Machado's spot on the active roster. |
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| May 17 2023 | Further imaging revealed a fracture in Machado's left hand Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 16 2023 | Machado (hand) is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Royals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 15 2023 | X-rays on Machado's hand came back negative Tuesday night, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 9 2023 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 7 2023 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 3 2023 | Machado is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado appears to be receiving a routine day off. The Padres will shift Ha-Seong Kim over to third base and give Rougned Odor a start at second base while Machado sits. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 27 2023 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Apr 4 2023 | Machado was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks for arguing an automatic third-strike call in the first inning. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tried to call time as the pitch clock ticked down, but the request was denied and then he quickly got the heave-ho after voicing his displeasure with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa. He was starting at DH for the Padres in their matinee tilt versus Arizona and finished 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Nelson Cruz entered in his place. |
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| Feb 26 2023 | Machado and the Padres are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million extension Sunday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old had six years and $180 million remaining on his previous contract (including the upcoming campaign) but recently confirmed plans to exercise his opt-out at the end of the 2023 season. Instead, he's reached a new deal with San Diego that should keep him around until 2034. Machado delivered his typical All-Star level of production last season with an .897 OPS, 32 home runs, 37 doubles, 102 RBI and 100 runs in 150 games, which earned him second place in voting for the National League MVP. |
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| Oct 22 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 10-6 to the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado hit a 100-mph line drive off Phillies starter Bailey Falter that reached the left field bleachers to give the Padres a 1-0 lead in the first inning of Game 4. Machado has now homered in two of the past three games, and he has reached four postseason homers for the first time in his career. The 30-year-old righty also continued his streak of multi-hit performances following hitless games, which he has now accomplished in seven straight instances. Machado is slated to face starter Zack Wheeler in a must-win Game 5 -- he is 2-for-11 with two singles against Wheeler in his career. |
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| Oct 19 2022 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double during Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's solo shot in the eighth inning off David Robertson gave the Padres a four-run cushion, and they ultimately held on to even the NLCS at 1-1. This game marked Machado's fourth multi-hit performance of the postseason, bringing his average up to .306 across 36 plate appearances. Machado has demonstrated an unbelievable ability to bounce back from poor showings. The last six times the star third baseman has gone hitless, he has followed up with a multi-hit performance. |
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| Oct 3 2022 | Machado isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Francisco. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old slugger will get a day off after the Padres officially clinched a playoff spot Sunday. Brandon Drury will move to third base in his absence, moving Josh Bell into first base and opening up a chance for Brandon Dixon to start as San Diego's designated hitter, batting ninth. |
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| Oct 1 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado launched his 32nd homer of the year in the seventh inning to account for the Padres' last run. He also had their only multi-hit effort in the contest, his fourth in his last seven games. This was the first time the third baseman produced an RBI in five contests after reaching the century mark Sept. 25 versus the Rockies. He's at a .296/.367/.533 slash line with 101 RBI, 99 runs scored, nine stolen bases, 36 doubles and a triple through 147 contests in another standout year. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got in on the Padres' rout of the Rockies early with a base hit and run scored in the first inning and later hit a two-run home run to put San Diego up 10-5. The home run was his 31st of the season and seventh in the month of September. With his two hits Sunday, Machado has reached base safely in 10 straight games, during which he is batting .355 with three home runs, 10 RBI and nine runs scored. |
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| Sep 24 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 9-3 win against the Rockies on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled in the first inning, doubled home a run and scored in the third, knocked in another run in the fifth and walked and scored in the seventh. The 30-year-old has reached base three times in two of his last three contests -- batting 4-for-10 with three walks during the stretch -- and is now slashing .298/.369/.532 with 30 home runs, 94 runs, 97 RBI and eight stolen bases in 141 games. |
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| Sep 22 2022 | Machado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base in a 5-4 loss Thursday against St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado reached safely in each of his last three plate appearances, including his 30th homer of the season in the eighth. The stolen base was his eighth of the season and first since May 20. He's reached base safely in six straight contests, going 6-for-21 with two homers four RBI and four walks in that span. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the scoring going early with his first-inning blast, and that was all the Padres needed. Over his last seven games, he's gone 4-for-26 (.154), and his homer Sunday was his first extra-base hit in that span. Extended slumps have been rare for the third baseman this year, as evidenced by his sturdy .296/.365/.531 slash line through 136 games. He's added 29 homers, 92 RBI, 90 runs scored and seven stolen bases. |
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| Sep 10 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres weren't able to muster much offense against their rivals until the ninth inning, but Machado provided some firepower with solo homers off Julio Urias in the third and sixth frames. The All-Star third baseman is up to 28 long balls on the campaign, matching his mark from last season. If he goes deep twice more in the regular season, Machado will notch his sixth career campaign of 30-plus homers, which would be his first since 2019. |
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| Sep 3 2022 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 7-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado struck the first blow in the series when he lifted a two-run shot to left field in the third inning. The long ball extended his hitting streak to seven games, during which he is slashing .433/.469/.833 with three homers, 11 RBI and seven runs. Machado is up to 25 homers on the year, a mark that he has reached in every season since 2015 aside from the abbreviated 2020 campaign. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado powered the Padres' offense, with the majority of his production coming on a ground-rule double in the fifth inning that drove in a pair. He's now riding a six-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .480 with two homers, nine RBI and six runs scored. For the season, Machado owns a .306/.374/.536 line across 522 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 29 2022 | Machado went 4-for-5 with two home runs and a double for a total of four RBI and three runs scored in a 15-7 loss to the Royals on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had an incredible night at the plate, which included two home runs off Royals starter Jonathan Heasley. Machado has been scorching throughout August and came into the game slashing .316/.382/.551 this month. The 30-year-old third baseman has been a beacon of consistency throughout his career, and if he stays hot down the stretch he could be on the brink of his second 100-RBI season and fifth 30-home run season. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Nationals on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego managed only three hits in the contest, with Machado's fourth-inning solo blast accounting for the team's only run. The All-Star third baseman had his string of eight straight multi-hit contests snapped in the loss, but he did extend his hitting streak to 10 games. Machado was named the NL Player of the Week last week as a result of slashing .429/.448/.821 with two homers and 10 RBI over six contests. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in a loss to the Nationals on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado kicked off the scoring in the contest with a solo shot in the third inning. The veteran also doubled in the seventh to notch his fourth straight multi-hit performance. Over that stretch, Machado is slashing .474/.500/1.053 with two homers, five doubles, seven runs and eight RBI. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado picked a great time for his 20th homer of the year, as it was a walkoff blast to answer the Giants' three-run rally in the top of the ninth inning. Aside from the shortened 2020 campaign, Machado has reached the 20-homer mark in seven straight full seasons. The third baseman has gone 10-for-38 (.263) with two homers and six RBI through 10 games in August. For the season, he's slashing .290/.362/.509 with 63 RBI, 70 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 102 contests. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs in Thursday's 9-1 win against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The big news in San Diego on Wednesday was the debut of new acquisition Juan Soto, but Machado gave a loud reminder that the team didn't lack for superstars prior to Soto's arrival. Machado hit a solo shot in the fifth inning and finished with his 29th multi-hit performance of the campaign. Perhaps the addition of Soto and Josh Bell will inspire a resurgence of Machado's bat -- the third baseman had been slashing .191/.278/.426 in 12 second-half games prior to Wednesday. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado gave San Diego an early lead with his third-inning solo shot to left field, but the Padres didn't score again until the ninth frame. The long ball was the second in as many games for Machado, who has gone deep three times since the All-Star break. The veteran third baseman leads the Padres in hits (103), homers (18), RBI (57) and OPS (.886). |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 10-1 win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's fifth-inning blast accounted for two of the Padres' six runs during that frame. It was his second long ball in seven games since the All-Star break and his 17th homer of the year. The third baseman has had some mild struggles in July, as his batting average has dropped from .327 at the beginning of the month to .298 after Friday's contest. He's added an .884 OPS, 56 RBI, 62 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 90 games. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Machado (ankle) is starting Wednesday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tweaked his ankle during the 10th inning of Tuesday's win over Detroit but remained in the game afterward. Although the Padres have a scheduled day off Thursday that would have allowed Machado to rest for two days, he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third Wednesday. |
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| Jul 26 2022 | Manager Bob Melvin said Machado tweaked his left ankle "a little bit" during the 10th inning of Tuesday's win over the Tigers, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado apparently suffered the injury when stepping on first base as he reached via an error as the second batter of the 10th inning, though he remained in the game and eventually came around to score. The 30-year-old will be evaluated further Wednesday. San Diego has a scheduled day off Thursday, so the team could opt to rest Machado on Wednesday to give him two full days of rest ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Twins. |
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| Jul 24 2022 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado picked up his first multi-hit effort since July 14, which included an RBI double that sparked a three-run rally in the ninth inning. He's up to 20 two-baggers this season, reaching that mark for the seventh time in the last eight years -- the 60-game 2020 season being the lone exception. The third baseman is slashing .303/.376/.517 with 16 home runs, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 86 contests as a steady presence in the heart of the Padres' order. |
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| Jul 11 2022 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has homered three times in his last five games, and he's up to 15 long balls this year. He took Rockies reliever Lucas Gilbreath deep in the seventh inning Monday. Since the start of July, Machado has gone 5-for-33 (.152), and his last multi-hit effort was June 18, which was a day before he suffered an ankle injury that cost him nine games. The recent slump has dropped his slash line to .310/.385/.538 through 77 contests this year. |
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| Jul 8 2022 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the scoring started with his first-inning blast off Sam Long, which was the third baseman's second long ball in as many games. He's shown power but not consistency early in July, going 4-for-22 (.181) with two homers and a double across seven games. It's likely just a bump in the road, as the 30-year-old owns a .315/.390/.541 slash line with 14 homers, 50 RBI, 51 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 74 contests this year. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Machado will sit Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado missed nine straight games with an ankle issue before returning to action Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts. The Padres seemingly don't want him starting on back-to-back days immediately after his return, so it will be Ha-Seong Kim who starts at third base Friday. |
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| Jun 30 2022 | Machado (ankle) is starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado missed nine consecutive games due to his ankle injury, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second in Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers. Over his five games prior to his absence, he went 0-for-18 with two homers, a double, eight RBI and five runs. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | Machado (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado hoped that he'd be in the lineup or available off the bench Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, but he didn't take the field. He'll remain out of the lineup for a ninth consecutive game during Wednesday's series finale in Arizona, and it's unclear whether he'll be available in a depth role. Ha-Seong Kim is shifting to third base while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop. |
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| Jun 28 2022 | Machado (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported earlier in the day that Machado was expected to be in the lineup or available off the bench, but he won't end up being in the starting nine. The 29-year-old hasn't seen the field since June 19, when he sustained the left ankle sprain, and he's out of the lineup Tuesday for the eighth straight contest. Machado could still make an appearance off the bench and should continue to be considered day-to-day. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Machado (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old will be held out of the lineup for the seventh straight game as he continues to nurse a sprained left ankle. Machado has participated in light workouts and was scheduled for batting practice Saturday, so he may be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Arizona following Monday's scheduled off day. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | Machado (ankle) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado is out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game, but he plans to participate in batting practice ahead of Saturday's matchup, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The 29-year-old also took part in a light workout Thursday and remains day-to-day for now. Ha-Seong Kim is shifting to third base while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop Saturday. |
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| Jun 24 2022 | Machado (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the Padres remain hopeful that Machado will avoid a trip to the injured list, he'll remain out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game due to his sprained left ankle. However, he took part in a light workout prior to Thursday's series opener against the Phillies. Ha-Seong Kim is starting at third base while CJ Abrams takes over at shortstop Friday. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Machado (ankle) did leg exercises and played catch on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Phillies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cassavell further reported that Machado didn't appear to be favoring his sprained left ankle. Manager Bob Melvin offered that Machado could appear as a pinch hitter "in a few days." While the team remains optimistic that Machado will avoid a stint on the injured list, it sounds as if his return to the lineup is not imminent. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Machado (ankle) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the Padres remain optimistic the sprained left ankle Machado sustained in Sunday's loss to the Rockies won't force him to the 10-day injured list, the star third baseman will remain on the bench for the third day in a row. Ha-Seong Kim will once again replace Machado at the hot corner. |
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| Jun 21 2022 | Machado (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will be held out of the lineup for the second consecutive game after suffering a left ankle sprain Sunday against the Rockies. Acting manager Ryan Flaherty previously said the team didn't believe a trip to to the injured list would be necessary, and nothing else has been reported to indicate that outlook has changed. Ha-Seong Kim will again slide over the third base in place of Machado while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Machado (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's game against Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado left Sunday's game against the Rockies with a left ankle sprain after he stepped awkwardly on first base. He doesn't yet have a clear timeline for his return, but he'll miss at least one game, with acting manager Ryan Flaherty saying the team was optimistic he'd be able to avoid the injured list, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. CJ Abrams, who was recalled Monday to give the Padres extra infield depth with Machado unavailable, will enter the lineup at shortstop, with Ha-Seong Kim sliding to cover Machado's vacated spot at third base. |
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| Jun 19 2022 | Machado was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain after he exited in the first inning of Sunday's game against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though X-rays on Machado's ankle returned negative to rule out a potential fracture, the extent of his sprain isn't yet known. Since Machado looked to be in pain and didn't put much weight on his foot while exiting the field with the assistance of two trainers, he'll likely be sent in for an MRI later Sunday or Monday before a timeline for his return to action is established. For now, Machado will be viewed as day-to-day until the Padres complete further testing on his ankle. |
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| Jun 15 2022 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three runs and four RBI in a 19-5 victory against the Cubs on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado torched Chicago on Wednesday with singles in the first and seventh, walks in the third and fourth and a two-run homer in the fifth. The five times on base was the third such time this season for the 29-year-old, who broke out of a mini-3-for-21 slump with the excellent performance. Machado has seen his numbers dip in June, though his .322/.396/.536 line would still set new career highs nearly across the board. |
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| Jun 10 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 9-0 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado extended the Padres' lead to 3-0 with his third-inning blast off Rockies starter Chad Kuhl. In his last three games, Machado is 5-for-12 with a homer, two doubles and five RBI. The third baseman continues to sport one of the best lines in baseball, hitting .332/.405/.556 with 10 homers, 37 RBI, 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 56 contests. He's added 16 doubles and a triple. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 7-0 win over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has just two homers in his last 24 games, but he's batting (.311) in that span, which is actually a decrease from his hot start to 2022. The third baseman went deep off Brewers ace Corbin Burnes in the fourth inning to extend the Padres' lead to 5-0. Machado is up to a .344/.421/.566 slash line with nine homers, 32 RBI, 38 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 13 doubles and a triple through 50 contests. |
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| May 31 2022 | Machado was ejected from Tuesday's game at St. Louis for arguing balls and strikes, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado struck out to end the sixth inning and expressed his displeasure toward the home plate umpire, resulting in an his removal from the contest. The All-Star third baseman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts prior to being tossed. |
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| May 30 2022 | Machado (elbow) will bat second and play third base Monday against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado missed the last two games with tennis elbow, but the Padres said he'd be able to return Monday and he will indeed do so. That's great news for San Diego, as he's hitting an excellent .357/.438/.583 on the year, adding eight homers and seven steals. Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Machado's quick recovery was the result of a cortisone shot having its desired effect. |
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| May 29 2022 | Machado (elbow) is expected to return to the lineup Monday against the Cardinals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado missed the last two games due to an elbow injury, but the Padres downplayed the severity of the issue. The 29-year-old should be back in action for Monday's series opener in St. Louis and will attempt to bounce back after he went just 2-for-13 with two runs, four walks and a strikeout over the four games prior to his absence. |
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| May 28 2022 | Machado's absence from the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh is due to tennis elbow, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tennis elbow is a painful condition that can happen when tendons in the elbow are worn out by repetitive motions such as swinging a bat or a tennis racket. Thankfully for Machado and the Padres, the issue isn't expected to be a long-term problem, as the third baseman is merely considered day-to-day. |
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| May 22 2022 | Machado went 4-for-4 with three doubles, a triple, three runs scored, two RBI, and a walk in a 10-1 win Sunday over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado reached safely in all five plate appearances and amassed a season-high nine total bases. It was the third time this season that he recorded at least four hits and the second time he reached safely five times. The third baseman is having an MVP-caliber season and leads the National League in batting average, OBP, SLG, OPS, hits and total bases while playing his typical above-average defense and being successful in all seven stolen base attempts. |
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| May 21 2022 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in an 8-7 victory over the Giants on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled and scored in the third inning, singled and stole second in the fifth and doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th for his fourth three-hit game of the season. The 29-year-old is in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak, though he hasn't homered since May 7, recording only two extra-base hits during the 13-game stretch. His .363/.437/.568 line remains among the best in the league while Machado's seven thefts rank 10th. |
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| May 15 2022 | Machado is not in Sunday's lineup against Atlanta, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gets a well-earned day off for the morning game (11:35 AM first pitch) following Saturday night's game. This is Machado's first day off of the season. He is hitting .359/.439/.586 with seven home runs and six steals in 34 games. |
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| May 7 2022 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a walk, run, RBI and stolen base in a 3-2 win against Miami on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado walked and scored in the first inning, singled and stole second in the fourth and singled home a run in the fifth. That's now three two-hit games in his last four for the veteran third baseman, who boasts a diverse combination of seven home runs and six stolen bases in addition to leading the league with a .382 average. |
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| May 5 2022 | Machado went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres managed only five hits Thursday, but they managed to pull out the win due to Machado's heroics. The slugger crushed a ball 408 feet to center in the first inning and outdid himself in the fourth with a 424-foot shot that provided the game-winning run. Machado has gone deep four times in his past five games and is up to seven homers and 20 RBI overall on the season. He leads all of MLB with 37 hits and has posted a .374/.447/.657 slash line across 114 plate appearances. |
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| May 1 2022 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado came up with a big blast in the eighth inning Saturday, driving in two with a 426-foot shot to center to give the Padres a short-lived two-run lead. The homer was Machado's fourth of the season and first since April 19. The veteran finished April with the most hits (32) and the second-highest average (.386) in all of baseball. |
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| Apr 30 2022 | Machado went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-3 win against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado made fantasy managers who roster him happy with a single and a stolen base in the fourth inning, and he knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The theft was the veteran third baseman's fourth of the campaign, though it was his first since April 14. Machado has reached base safely in 10 straight games and is slashing .472/.535/.722 with two homers, seven RBI and 10 runs over that stretch. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The start to Tuesday's game was eerily similar to Monday's; Machado turned an early deficit into a lead with a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning. Machado is on a tear to open the season, slashing .365/.411/.635. He's tied for fourth in MLB with eight extra-base hits. |
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| Apr 14 2022 | Machado went 5-for-6 with a home run, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in Thursday' 12-1 rout of Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado entered Thursday with six hits in 26 at-bats, and he almost matched that hit total in just six trips to the plate Thursday. The veteran third baseman recorded a base knock in each of his first five trips to the plate before flying out in his final at-bat in the eighth inning. It was just the second time in his career that Machado has managed five hits in one game, and he sweetened his stat line with a pair of steals and a seventh-inning two-run homer. With the huge performance, Machado upped his season batting average over 100 points from .231 to .344. |
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| Mar 28 2022 | Machado (back) will start at third base and bat second in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After two days off to recover from back tightness, Machado will check back into the starting nine and keep himself on track to be ready to go for Opening Day. The 29-year-old has appeared in three Cactus League games thus far, going 2-for-7 with an RBI and a run scored. |
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| Mar 27 2022 | Machado (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup with back tightness and will remain sidelined for Sunday's contest. Manager Bob Melvin said there's no worry about Machado's status for Opening Day, but it's still worth keeping an eye on the third baseman's status until he's able to retake the field. |
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| Mar 26 2022 | Machado was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League lineup against the Cubs due to back tightness. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was initially slated to start at third base, but Eguy Rosario will now shift to the hot corner while Domingo Leyba enters the lineup at the keystone. It's not yet clear whether Machado will be forced to miss additional time following Saturday's matchup. |
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| Oct 1 2021 | Machado isn't starting Friday's game against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went 3-for-8 with a homer, two runs and two RBI across the last two games, and he'll get a day off for Friday's series opener. Ha-Seong Kim will start at the hot corner and bat seventh. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado notched a base hit his first time up and followed that with a two-run blast to right center in the third. The Padres have been sliding all month long as they slowly played their way out of playoff contention, though Machado has maintained strong play, as he's slashing .304/.366/.533 with five homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored, two steals and 8:10 BB:K over 24 games in September. |
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| Sep 27 2021 | Machado went 1-for-2 with three walks and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slumping Padres head into the final week of the regular season already eliminated from postseason contention, but Machado hasn't faded down the stretch for fantasy managers. Over a stretch of 11 games since Sept. 15, Machado has slashed .349/.391/.628 with three home runs, 11 RBI and eight runs. |
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| Sep 23 2021 | Machado isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado recorded multi-hit performances in each of the last four games and went 9-for-18 with two homers, six runs and three RBI across that span. He'll get a rare day off while Ha-Seong Kim starts at the hot corner and bats seventh. |
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| Sep 21 2021 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in a 6-5 loss to San Francisco on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tagged San Francisco starter Kevin Gausman for solo homers in the first and third innings and tacked on a single in the fifth for his second three-hit game this month. The stand-out performance continues an excellent September for Machado, who's slashing .324/.370/.544 with six doubles and three home runs in 17 games. |
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| Sep 11 2021 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled and scored in the fourth inning, doubled in the sixth and singled, stole second and scored in the eighth. The three-hit game was Machado's first since July 30 while the theft was Machado's second of the month. The All-Star third baseman no has 12 steals on the year and could easily eclipse the 14 he had his 2018. |
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| Sep 5 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Saturday in a 10-2 victory versus Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman's 453-foot moonshot in the seventh inning was his longest of the campaign and his second-longest as a Padre, per Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press. Machado has collected four multi-hit efforts during his current eight-game hitting streak, during which he is slashing .353/.405/.647 with two homers, four doubles and five RBI. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Friday's loss to Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman drove in San Diego's first run on a third-inning infield single, and he was also part of a successful double steal with Adam Frazier in the seventh. Machado is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, slashing .333/.375/.533 with a home run, three RBI and three doubles over that span. He has racked up 23 homers and 11 steals overall this season, marking the third time in his career he has reached double digits in both categories. |
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| Sep 1 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's two-run homer off Zac Gallen in the fifth inning snapped a scoreless tie and was all the offense San Diego would need in the 3-0 shutout. The long ball was Machado's first since Aug. 20 and just his third overall during the month. The veteran slugger finished August with a .234/.278/.355 slash line, 11 RBI and a 7:24 BB:K across 26 games. |
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| Aug 21 2021 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third-inning two-run blast was the highlight of an otherwise frustrating night for Machado, who also struck out twice and was ejected after arguing with home plate umpire Doug Eddings in the bottom of the eighth. After going deep eight times in 25 contests during July, Machado has hit only two homers across 17 games amidst the Padres' struggles in August. He is hitting only .229 and has registered a 3:17 BB:K over the course of the month. |
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| Aug 7 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and RBI and two strikeouts in a 6-2 triumph over Arizona on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado took Arizona starter Taylor Widener deep to left for his 21st home run of the season in the first inning and singled and scored in the eighth to put San Diego in the lead for good. It was a nice rebound performance for the All-Star third baseman, who went hitless on Friday, and he's now recorded multiple hits in four of his last 11 games. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Friday's loss to Colorado. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado produced nearly all of San Diego's offense in the loss, as he collected half of the team's hits and drove in all four of its runs. The multi-homer game was Machado's second of the season, both of which have come in July. On the month, he is slashing .360/.430/.744 with eight homers, 25 RBI and an 11:13 BB:K over 24 games. |
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| Jul 27 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout as San Diego defeated Oakland, 7-4 on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado took reliever Yusmeiro Petit deep to left for his 18th long ball to cap a five-run fifth and singled in his next at-bat in the seventh inning. This continues a scorching July that's seen the third baseman slash .356/.427/.693 with six home runs and eight doubles, both of which are Machado's most in any month even with the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-3 loss to Miami. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's solo shot in the fourth inning gave the Padres a short-lived 2-1 lead. The All-Star slugger has been terrific this month, going 24-for-71 (.338) with 13 extra-base hits and 18 RBI. He's slashing .275/.355/.497 with 17 long balls and 60 runs scored through 392 plate appearances. |
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| Jul 21 2021 | Machado is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting at third base and going 1-for-3 with a walk in the Padres' 3-2 win in the opening game of the day, Machado will receive a breather for the nightcap. Ha-Seong Kim checks in for Machado at the hot corner. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two runs and two strikeouts in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has recorded hits in each of his first three games after the All-Star break, and he's posted multi-hit performances in each of the last two contests. The 29-year-old has gone 6-for-12 with a home run, a double, five RBI and five runs across the last three games. |
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| Jul 9 2021 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, run, RBI and walk in a 4-2 win against the Rockies on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado reached base in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings to go 7-for-his-last-12 with three multi-hit performances in his last four games. The veteran third baseman now has a 43:56 BB:K ratio, a drastic improvement on his 65:128 in his last full campaign in 2019. |
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| Jul 7 2021 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado came around to score all three times he reached base and also delivered a go-ahead RBI single to right-center field in the fifth inning to complement his two doubles. The 28-year-old has had a nice run to end of the first half of the season, slashing .344/.404/.667 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, three steals and a 12:12 BB:K across 27 games since June 7. |
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| Jul 4 2021 | Machado went 2-for-2 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs and three walks in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado homered in each of his first two at-bats Sunday to give the Padres an early 5-0 lead, and he reached base safely in each of his five plate appearances. The multi-hit performance was his first since June 25, and the 28-year-old has now recorded hits in each of his last four games. During his hit streak, he's gone 5-for-11 with three home runs, seven RBI, seven runs and a stolen base. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado belted his 19th homer in the first inning to stake the Padres to a 2-0 lead against Philadelphia starter Zach Eflin. Machado's bat had gone cold over the previous week, and his round tripper Saturday was his first extra-base knock in his last eight games. He's slashing .259/.335/.457 in 319 plate appearances on the season, a big drop across the board compared to the .304/.370/.580 line he put up during the shortened 2020 campaign. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk, three runs and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he logged only one hit in the contest, Machado scored three of San Diego's four runs. He walked and scored on a double in the fifth inning, singled and scored in the seventh, and crossed the plate again after reaching on a fielder's choice and subsequently swiping second base in the eighth. Machado is up to nine steals on the season, giving him a good chance of surpassing his career-high total of 20 established with the Orioles in 2015. |
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| Jun 27 2021 | Machado is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado started the last 18 games and will receive a breather Sunday ahead of Monday's scheduled off day. He hit well during that stretch with a 1.015 OPS, five homers, four doubles, 16 RBI and two stolen bases. Ha-Seong Kim (finger) will cover the hot corner in his absence. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Machado went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled in the first and later came around to score and then delivered an RBI single in the eighth to extend the Padres' lead to 11-5. The 28-year-old has recorded at least two hits in three of his last four games and is slashing .261/.339/.463 with 12 homers, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a 33:52 BB:K on the year. |
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| Jun 23 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a strikeout as the Padres beat the Dodgers 5-3 Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went back-to-back with Jake Cronenworth in the first against Los Angeles starter Trevor Bauer and later added a key insurance run after scoring on a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The performance was a nice rebound from Tuesday's four strikeout showing and Machado is now slashing .258/.338/.464. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | Machado went 3-for4 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in a 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tagged Los Angeles starter Julio Urias for a three-run blast in the first inning and later singled in the fifth and seventh for his first three-hit game since April. The steal came after Machado's first single and was his second in three games, though he's noticeably been less active since swiping five bases in April. The third baseman is now slashing .258/.340/.459 with 47 RBI, which places him 15th in the bigs. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a three-RBI double, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 win over Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman gave San Diego's its first lead with his three-run double in the fourth inning. He's racked up seven hits in his last five games, and five of them have gone for extra bases (one home run, four doubles), Machado is slashing .249/.332/.443 with 10 homers, 44 RBI, 34 runs scored and seven stolen bases in nine attempts this year. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over Cincinnati. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman gave San Diego a 2-0 lead with his seventh inning homer. Machado has hit safely in 11 of 15 games in June, going 15-for-54 (2.78) with four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored this month. He's up to 10 long balls, 40 RBI, 33 runs scored and six stolen bases through 63 contests overall. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman capped off a six-run seventh inning for San Diego with a solo shot to follow Fernando Tatis' grand slam. Machado has gone yard three times in the last eight games, adding seven RBI and three runs scored in that span. For the year, he's slashing .242/.327/.423 with nine homers, 38 RBI, 29 runs scored and six stolen bases. |
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| Jun 9 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado notched his 37th RBI of the season following an RBI single in the bottom of the third inning that scored Tommy Pham, but he would remain silent the rest of the way. The star third baseman has hit safely in nine of the Padres' last 12 games, though, and he has racked up two homers, nine RBI and a .846 OPS during that stretch. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 9-4 win over the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old plated his first two runs of the night on a pair of sacrifice flies before taking reliever Cory Abbott deep for a solo blast in the eighth inning. Having now left the yard twice in his last three starts, Machado is up to eight home runs on the season, good for sole possession of second place on the Padres behind standout shortstop Fernando Tatis (17). |
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| Jun 6 2021 | Machado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had started at third base in each of the Padres' last six games following his recent return from a shoulder injury. While he appears to have escaped any setbacks with the shoulder in those contests, he'll be sitting Sunday in what likely amounts to a pre-planned maintenance day. Ha-Seong Kim will pick up a start at the hot corner in Machado's stead. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Friday's win over the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, and he also ended a 10-game homer drought with his first-inning blast, his seventh of the season. The star infielder also plated the other Padres run when he drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. |
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| May 30 2021 | Machado is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will get at least the beginning of the series finale off. The third baseman returned from a shoulder injury late last week, so Sunday's rest appears to be an effort to ease him back into the swing of things slowly. |
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| May 28 2021 | Machado (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter in Friday's game against the Astros, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had served as a pinch hitter in each of the last two games, but he'll return to the lineup as the DH in Houston. The Padres are hopeful that Machado will be able to return to third base Saturday. |
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| May 27 2021 | Machado (shoulder) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter, but he'll be excluded from the lineup for a seventh straight contest due to a sore shoulder. Ha-Seong Kim will start at third base and bat eighth. |
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| May 26 2021 | Machado (shoulder) is not starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His shoulder soreness will keep him out of the lineup once again, as he hasn't played since May 19. Either the injury is lingering longer than anticipated or the Padres expect Machado to return in the next couple days, because the star third baseman is approaching 10 days since the injury, yet he has not been placed on the injured list. There was talk of Machado being available as a pinch hitter Tuesday, so he does appear close to being ready. |
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| May 25 2021 | Manager Jayce Tingler said that Machado (shoulder) will hit prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers and could be available off the bench, depending on how he feels, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Machado will be absent from the Friars' starting nine for the fifth consecutive game, Tingler's update indicates that the star third baseman could return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday, assuming all goes well with his Tuesday hitting session. |
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| May 24 2021 | Machado (shoulder) will sit for the fourth straight game Monday against Milwaukee, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A tight shoulder has kept Machado sidelined since Wednesday. He went hitless in five of his last eight games, a slump which could potentially have been injury-related. Ha-Seong Kim remains the third baseman in his absence. |
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| May 23 2021 | Machado (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ha-Seong Kim will pick up another start at third base in place of Machado, who will be on the bench for the third day in a row on account of a tight shoulder. The Padres haven't indicated that Machado has been cleared to resume full hitting and throwing activities, so he could be in danger of landing on the 10-day injured list if he doesn't show any meaningful improvement heading into the team's four-game series in Milwaukee that begins Monday. |
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| May 22 2021 | Machado will sit for the second game in a row Saturday against the Mariners while working through some shoulder tightness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's off day Friday appeared to be simply a routine one, but manager Jayce Tingler revealed Saturday that his third baseman has been dealing with an injury. The issue appears to be a minor one, however, as Tingler indicated Machado could be in the lineup if a similar problem popped up during a different part of the season. Ha-Seong Kim will make another start at third base. |
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| May 21 2021 | Machado will hit the bench Friday against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will sit for just the third time this season. Ha-Seong Kim will get the nod at third base in his absence. |
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| May 17 2021 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Monday's win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado blasted his sixth homer of the season in the first inning, and he has connected three of his six long balls of the campaign during the current month. The star third baseman has hit safely in three of his last four contests while recording six RBI and three runs scored in that four-game span. |
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| May 14 2021 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a run and two walks in a 5-4 win over St. Louis on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado accounted for half of San Diego's four hits with an RBI-double in the first and single in the sixth and was easily the Padres top hitter on the night. Despite the quality night at the dish, Machado still sports a lackluster .741 OPS. |
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| May 12 2021 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, five RBI, two runs and a walk in the Padres' 8-1 win over the Rockies on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went deep off Anthony Senzatela in the fifth inning for his fifth home run of the season. He added a triple with the bases loaded in the following inning to total five RBI for the day. The 28-year-old is riding a five-game hitting streak while slashing .237/.331/.405 in 151 plate appearances. He leads the Padres in RBI (22) and walks (19). |
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| May 5 2021 | Machado isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has gone hitless with a run, two walks and four strikeouts in his last 10 at-bats. Ha-Seong Kim will start at third base and bat seventh. |
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| May 1 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got San Diego off to a fast start in in the first inning Saturday, launching a 399-foot long ball to plate three runs. The homer was Machado's fourth this season and first since April 15. The veteran is slashing .240/.333/.394 with 17 RBI and five stolen bases on the campaign. |
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| Apr 28 2021 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a triple and three RBI in a win over Arizona on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman came to the plate with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and tripled in three runs to break the game open for San Diego. The three-bagger was Machado's first of the campaign and accounted for his second three-RBI performance. He is slashing .250/.348/.385 across 112 plate appearances. |
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| Apr 26 2021 | Machado went 2-for-6 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base in Sunday's victory over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado played a big part in the Padres' late-innings rally, singling home the tying run in the ninth inning. He subsequently stole his fifth base of the campaign. That number already matches the amount of stolen bases Machado logged in 2019 and is one short of the six bags he stole in 2020. In addition to the steals, Machado has also slugged three home runs and driven in 10 runs while slashing .253/.359/.379. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Machado is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was banged up with back and shoulder issues late last week but was never forced to miss any time. It's unclear whether Tuesday's off day is a routine one or if it's related to his minor injuries. Ha-Seong Kim will start at third base in his absence. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | Machado (back/shoulder) will bat third and play third base Saturday against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was banged up in multiple ways during Friday's game but was able to remain in the contest, hustling around the bases in the ninth inning to score the run that sent the game to extra innings. Despite the knocks, he'll remain in the lineup against the division-leading Dodgers on Saturday. |
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| Apr 15 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Thursday's win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado extended San Diego's early lead by knocking in a two-run long ball against Mitch Keller in the first inning. He also tacked on another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The 28-year-old now has three homers to his name this season while batting .240/.371/.460. |
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| Apr 13 2021 | Machado went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado is riding an eight-game hitting streak and has also notched a stolen base in back-to-back contests. The 28-year-old is staying consistent with his ability to get on base but hasn't made a ton of noise with his bat just yet. He's slashing .250/.377/.432 with two homers, five RBI and six runs scored to go along with a 9:12 BB:K. He's typically slotted in the order behind two of the team's hottest hitters in Trent Grisham and Jake Cronenworth and should continue to have plenty of RBI chances as long as those guys continue to keep getting on base. |
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| Apr 12 2021 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 6-2 win over the Pirates. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado singled in the sixth inning and was brought home on a Wil Myers homer. He scored another run thanks to Myers in the seventh after he swiped second base. The star third baseman is now riding a seven-game hitting streak. |
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| Apr 11 2021 | Machado was ejected from Saturday's win against Texas in the eighth inning. He went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI prior to his departure. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado came up to bat with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth, working a 3-0 count before ultimately whiffing on a called third strike. His displeasure with the call led to his ejection, but it didn't affect the outcome of the game. Machado is unlikely to face further discipline, so the only impact for fantasy managers who roster him is the missed opportunity on the bases-loaded strikeout. |
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| Apr 4 2021 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two total runs scored and two total RBI in a win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado entered the contest having gone hitless through his first seven at-bats of the campaign, but he struck quickly Saturday with a solo home run in the first inning and later drove in another run with a single in the fourth. The veteran third baseman is coming off a third-place finish in NL MVP voting last season and should have plenty of opportunities for production in 2021 in the heart of a loaded Padres lineup. |
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| Feb 26 2021 | Machado underwent laser eye surgery in the offseason, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Judging by Machado's .304/.370/.580 slash line last season, the veteran didn't exactly struggle to pick up pitches, though he noted that his vision wasn't 100% during night games in recent campaigns. Machado's .310 batting average under the lights last season was actually better than his .288 mark during day games, so the effects of the surgery are likely to be minimal for the career .280 hitter. |
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| Oct 2 2020 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Thursday's NL Wild Card Series Game 2 win over the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado went back-to-back with Fernando Tatis Jr. in the sixth inning as both San Diego stars homered off Giovanny Gallegos to bring their team from down by four to tied. Machado is still searching for success in the postseason, as he owns a career .212/.262/.394 slash line in 25 games, though he does have five homers in those contests. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, a walk and a stolen base during Friday's win over the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado launched a two-out, three-run long ball against Yusei Kiuchi in the fourth inning, then tacked on a solo shot against Walker Lockett in the ninth. He also walked and swiped second base in the third inning. The 28-year-old has five homers against the Mariners this season alone and 16 overall. He has now hit safely across nine consecutive games, raising his batting line to .318/.382/.621. |
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| Sep 16 2020 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado cut the Los Angeles lead to 7-4 with his solo shot off Dustin May in the eighth. The long ball marked the third baseman's 14th of the season and brought his RBI tally to 41. He will bring a strong .314/.377/.593 slash line into the weekend series against the Mariners. |
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| Sep 13 2020 | Machado went 3-for-6 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the first game, Machado singled and stole second in the third inning before scoring on a Wil Myers single. That steal was Machado's fifth of the year. He added an RBI single in the fifth inning of the nightcap. The third baseman has accumulated 13 homers, 39 RBI and 38 runs scored in 48 contests this year. |
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| Sep 10 2020 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado extended San Diego's lead with a solo shot off Trevor Cahill in the third inning. The long ball was number 13 of the season for the 28-year-old, who is slashing .307/.376/.597 while leading the Padres with 54 hits. |
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| Sep 9 2020 | Machado went 3-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI on Tuesday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is now hitting .308/.376/.586 with 12 home runs and four steals in 169 at-bats. The Padres hung 10 runs on Colorado in the first two innings alone, so Machado was eventually pulled late in the game as manager Jayce Tingler emptied the bench. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Machado went 0-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Monday's 1-0 win over the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado walked in the first inning and stole second with two outs, but couldn't come around to score. He now has four steals, 12 homers, 35 RBI and 33 runs scored through 43 contests this season. The third baseman is slashing .295/.363/.572 through 190 plate appearances. |
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| Sep 5 2020 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's win over Oakland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off consecutive NL Player of the Week awards, Machado had been relatively quiet over his previous three contests, going 2-for-12 without an extra-base hit. He got back on track Friday, crushing a 435-foot shot to center field in the seventh inning. The veteran has 12 homers, 33 RBI and a .301/.369/.596 slash line on the season. |
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| Sep 3 2020 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games, posting 10 multi-hit performances and hitting .474 with a 1.387 OPS in that stretch. The star third baseman has been one of the most productive bats in the San Diego lineup, racking up 11 homers with 20 extra-base hits and 32 RBI in 167 plate appearances across 38 games. |
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| Aug 29 2020 | Machado went 3-for-4 with an RBI and scored twice in a victory over the Rockies on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado has not only strung together a 10-game hitting streak, but he has also notched multi-hit efforts in eight of those contests. Over his last four games, the 28-year-old has an absurd 1.964 OPS, going 11-for-17 with three homers and six RBI. The red-hot run has brought Machado's average to a healthy .308 on the season. |
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| Aug 28 2020 | Machado belted a solo home run in four at-bats in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado drilled a pair of solo shots in the first game of the twin bill and added another in the nightcap. The veteran has now gone deep in four of his last five contests and is riding a nine-game hitting streak during which he has gone 19-for-36 (.528) with six homers, 14 RBI and only three strikeouts. |
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| Aug 27 2020 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, a single, four RBI and three runs scored as San Diego defeated Seattle in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado got the Padres on the board with a solo homer in the fourth and later tied the game at 3-3 with another solo blast in the sixth. He added two more RBI with a two-run single in the seventh. The third baseman has been on a tear at the plate lately, going 18-for-32 with five homers, a triple and four doubles while riding an eight-game hit streak. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | Machado went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and run scored in Tuesday's loss to Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being named NL Player of the Week for the previous seven days Monday, Machado notched his first four-hit game of the campaign in a losing effort Tuesday. He swatted his first triple of the season in the performance and fell a homer shy of hitting for the cycle. Machado also extended his hitting streak to seven games, six of which have been multi-hit efforts. During that span, the veteran is hitting a blistering .536 (15-for-28) with three homers, nine RBI and nine runs scored. |
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| Aug 23 2020 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado connected for a two-run blast off Enoli Parades to give the Padres the 5-3 lead in the 8th inning. He's homered in two straight games and is up to eight total for the season alongside an .890 OPS. |
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| Aug 21 2020 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI singles, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado tied the game in the first inning when he scored Eric Hosmer with a single. He then scored Trent Grisham with a single in the fifth before coming home on a Jake Cronenworth double. Machado has four straight multi-hit efforts, going 8-for-15 with a homer, six RBI and five runs scored in that span. He's slashing .248/.358/.486 with six homers, 19 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases in 28 games this season. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a double during Wednesday's win against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With one out and the Padres trailing in the 10th inning, Machado came through for his team by smacking a 436-foot walk-off grand slam against Rafael Montero. He also doubled in the third. It was the second grand slam of the season and the sixth career walk-off for Machado, who now has six long balls on the year while averaging .222/.325/.455. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado buried his former team with a bases-loaded blast to center field in the third inning following a pair of hits and two errors. The long ball was the third in the last three games for Machado, who now has five overall this season. After struggling early in the campaign, Machado has upped his slash line to .232/.321/.493 with the help of a four-game hitting streak. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 9-5 win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was all over Arizona starter Madison Bumgarner on Sunday, taking him deep in the first and second innings. The 28-year-old third baseman is slashing .213/.314/.443 with 11 runs scored in 70 plate appearances. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base while scoring a run in a win over the Dodgers on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado didn't run much last season -- he tallied five steals in eight attempts -- but he has already swiped two bags early in the 2020 campaign. Padres manager Jayce Tingler appears to have brought a steal-happy philosophy to San Diego, so it is reasonable to expect a team-wide uptick in theft attempts throughout the campaign. The Padres lead all major-league squads in steals with 17 through 11 games, outpacing the next-ranked team (Seattle) by seven thefts. |
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| Aug 2 2020 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored Sunday against the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of Machado's hits drove in runs, the first a double in the sixth inning that cut the Rockies' lead to 3-1. He followed that up with a rally-starting single that plated Fernando Tatis Jr. in the eighth inning. Machado has been productive to start the season, as he now has two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored in 10 contests. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Wednesday's 7-6 loss against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado took Johnny Cueto deep in the bottom of the third inning for his second long ball of the season. This was Machado's first multi-hit game of the campaign and he is hitting just .227 in his first 26 plate appearances, but he has reached base safely in all but one of his contests thus far. |
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| Jul 26 2020 | Machado went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado was intentionally walked by Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel in the seventh inning, and proceeded to work a double-steal with Fernando Tatis. While Machado only picked up five stolen bases in 2019, the Padres have shown a willingness to run rampant on the basepaths with seven steals as a team through three games in 2020. Machado may not be a big part of that, but it could give a slight boost to his RBI count down the line. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Padres' 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado had two strikeouts on Opening Day and two more Saturday, but at least he's on the board with his first homer. After batting third in 153 of his 154 starts last season, Machado has hit out of the No. 2 spot in the first two games of 2020, ahead of Tommy Pham. |
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| Mar 9 2020 | Machado is hitting .087 (2-for-23) thus far in spring. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While one of Machado's hits is a home run, he has also struck out seven times. The Padres are counting on the third baseman to take a step forward this season after signing him to a 10-year, $300 million contract last February. Machado was a mild disappointment during his first campaign in San Diego, batting .256 with 32 home runs and 85 RBI. |
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| Sep 30 2019 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to Arizona on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado concluded his first year in San Diego by going 6-for-11 over his final three games. Nonetheless, the 27-year-old's season as a whole was mildly disappointing as his .256 batting average was the lowest of his career and his home run (32) and RBI (85) totals fell short of his 2018 marks. The Padres invested heavily in Machado last offseason and will undoubtedly be expecting a bounceback campaign in 2020. |
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| Sep 30 2019 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to Arizona on Sunday. | |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trailing 1-0 in the third inning, Machado belted a Robbie Ray offering over the fence in left-center field to pull the Padres ahead. Machado is up to 32 homers, 85 RBI and 81 runs scored in 155 games this year. |
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| Sep 27 2019 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's game-tying blast came in the sixth inning off Diamondbacks reliever Matt Andriese. The slugger is up to 31 homers, 83 RBI and 80 runs scored while slashing .253/.332/.455 in 154 games this season. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Machado is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will be out of the lineup for the second time in three games as the Padres look to evaluate their roster for next season. Ty France is starting at third base Wednesday in Machado's stead. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Machado is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado will get the day off Sunday with the Padres out of playoff contention. Seth Mejias-Brean will man the hot corner in Machado's place. |
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| Sep 19 2019 | Machado is not in Thursday's lineup against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no getting around the fact that this has been an underwhelming first full year in the National League for Machado. He is hitting .140 in September and .253/.332/.456 with 30 home runs and five steals in 148 games. His 106 wRC+ is his second-worst mark over the past six years, trailing only the 101 wRC+ he posted in 2017. Seth Mejias-Brean is starting at third base and hitting sixth. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-10 loss to the Rockies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Machado's blast came in the eighth inning off Rockies reliever Bryan Shaw, bringing the Padres within a run, but they failed to tie the game. It secured Machado's fifth consecutive 30-homer season. He's added 82 RBI, 78 runs scored and a .258/.335/.466 slash line in 144 games this season. |
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| Sep 13 2019 | Machado was hit by a pitch, driving in a run in his lone plate appearance in a loss to the Cubs on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Incredibly, Machado's entrance as a pinch hitter marked the first time in 1,068 career games that he came off the bench for a plate appearance. He was hit by Rowan Wick's fifth pitch, pushing across the Padres' only run of the game. Machado has struggled to start September, hitting only .162 with one homer in 37 at-bats, but he is likely to resume his regular starting duties Friday. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Machado is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has started the last 19 games and is hitting .209 with three home runs, one steal and a 14:10 K:BB in 67 at-bats over that stretch. Ty France will start at third base and hit sixth. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 8-3 loss | to the Giants. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over Boston. | |
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| Aug 21 2019 | Machado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. | |
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| Aug 18 2019 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a double Saturday in the Padres' 5-3 win over the Phillies. | |
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| Jul 30 2019 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 8-5 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday. | |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 loss against the Cubs on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Braves. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a home run and another run scored in Friday's loss to the Braves. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 2 2019 | Machado will not take part in Tuesday's game against the Giants as he'll be serving a one-game suspension for an incident with an umpire back in mid-June, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 30 2019 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 30 2019 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 29 2019 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two homers and five RBI in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Cardinals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 25 2019 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Orioles. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 23 2019 | Machado went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Pirates. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 21 2019 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and walk in a 2-1 loss against the Pirates on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in the Padres' 2-0 victory over the Brewers on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 17 2019 | Machado was suspended one game and fined Monday after getting ejected for arguing balls and strikes in Saturday's contest, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 16 2019 | Machado was ejected from Saturday's 14-8 loss to the Rockies in the fifth inning after arguing balls and strikes. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 15 2019 | Machado went 4-for-7 with a home run, a double, two RBI and three more runs scored in Friday's 16-12 win at Coors Field. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 15 2019 | Machado went 4-for-7 with a home run, a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 16-12 win at Coors Field. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 13 2019 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a loss to Colorado on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Machado is out of the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game against the Nationals. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 3 2019 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a grand slam to help the Padres to an 8-2 win over the Phillies on Monday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a base hit, a walk, an RBI and a run Tuesday in the Padres' 5-4 loss to the Yankees. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 15 2019 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss against the Dodgers on Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 11 2019 | Machado went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 12-2 loss to the Rockies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2018 | Machado made his first start of the season at third base Monday, going 1-for-5 with a triple and a run scored in a 7-6 win over the Phillies. | Justin Turner (groin) was placed on the disabled list Monday, and Machado will garner most starts at the hot corner in his stead, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. This news doesn't affect the stud's immense fantasy value this season, but it could preserve Machado's third-base eligibility for the 2019 campaign. |
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| Jul 21 2018 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in his debut with the Dodgers on Friday. | Machado started at shortstop and batted second with his new club, a spot in the order which could help boost his run potential after scoring just 48 runs in 96 games with the Orioles. The 26-year-old will serve as the Dodgers' primary shortstop, but the team announced that he will also get the occasional start at third base, which could preserve his eligibility at the hot corner next season (depending on league format) after playing exclusively at short with Baltimore this year. |
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| Jul 18 2018 | Machado will play both shortstop and third base for the Dodgers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The Dodgers' regular shortstop, Chris Taylor, can play multiple positions, so Machado could easily bump him to second base or the outfield. Third baseman Justin Turner hasn't started anywhere but third base since 2015, though the Dodgers won't mind giving his 33-year-old legs regular rest, and there's a chance he could play first base occasionally. Machado has been exclusively a shortstop this season after being exclusively a third baseman last year. It appears as if he'll enter next season with eligibility at both positions in most formats, a small boost to his value in dynasty leagues. |
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| Jul 18 2018 | Machado will be sent to the Dodgers after the team reached a deal with Baltimore to send five players back in exchange, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | The deal has reportedly been close for over a day and appears to have been finally completed. The package will be headlined by Double-A outfielder Yusniel Diaz and also includes Dean Kremer, Zach Pop, Rylan Bannon and Breyvic Valera. The move will see Machado get a large upgrade in lineup to offset a similar downgrade in home park. |
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| Jul 17 2018 | The Orioles and Dodgers are nearing an agreement to send Machado to Los Angeles, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | Rosenthal reported earlier Tuesday that it was "increasingly likely" Machado would be dealt to the Dodgers, and the two sides seem to have gained ground in trade talks. The main return for the Orioles appears to be outfielder Yusniel Diaz -- currently at Double-A Tulsa -- but some question marks remain about additional players and potential cash involved. Nothing is official at this point, but they'll likely reach a deal before the second half of the season begins later this week. |
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| Jul 17 2018 | It is "increasingly likely" that Machado will be traded to the Dodgers in the coming days, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | According to Rosenthal's report, Machado, who is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh in Tuesday's All-Star game, will be headed to Los Angeles, barring a last-minute snag in negotiations and/or medicals. The Orioles have had a top scout sitting on the Dodgers' affiliates in recent days, but it is unclear which prospects are likely to be headed back to Baltimore. For fantasy purposes, this would represent a major upgrade in lineup, a downgrade in home ballpark, and would greatly impact AL-only and NL-only leagues, as Machado would be the season's top FAAB target in NL-only leagues if this deal goes down. |
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| Jul 17 2018 | The Orioles and Dodgers are nearing an agreement to send Machado to the Dodgers, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. | Rosenthal reported earlier Tuesday that it was "increasingly likely" Machado would be dealt to the Dodgers, and the two sides seem to have gained ground in trade talks. The main return for the Orioles appears to be outfielder Yusniel Diaz -- currently at Double-A Tulsa -- but some question marks remain about additional players and potential cash involved. Nothing is official at this point, but the two sides will likely reach a deal before the second half of the season begins later this week. |
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| Jul 15 2018 | Machado went hit a solo home run and walked in his two plate appearances during Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rangers before departing the game after four innings. | Machado was spotted on the on-deck circle in the bottom of the fourth and was called back to the dugout, with Jace Peterson. The early exit in a two-run game fueled speculation that the Orioles might have formally agreed to trade Machado to another team, but that apparently wasn't the case. Instead, Machado was taken out for precautionary purposes, according to Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun, with the Orioles reluctant to expose him any further to the rainy conditions that hit Camden Yards. Machado will thus remain a member of the Orioles as he prepares for his fourth All-Star Game appearance, but expect him to don different colors before the end of the month. |
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| Jul 10 2018 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and an intentional walk in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Yankees. | Machado came up huge for the Orioles on Tuesday, with his solo home run in the fifth inning tying the game 3-3, and his two-run shot in the seventh tying it up 5-5. It's the 26-year-old's fifth two-homer effort of the season, bringing his total to 23. |
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| Jul 1 2018 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's series finale against the Angels. | Machado went deep in the fourth inning against Deck McGuire as he spotted the Orioles with an early 2-1 lead. Machado has hit safely in each of his last five games, totaling two homers and four RBI over that span. Machado will look to keep it rolling at the plate as Baltimore travels to Philadelphia for a two-game set starting Tuesday. |
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| Jun 28 2018 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Seattle. | June hasn't been too kind to Machado, as he's hitting just .250 (22-for-88) with four long balls this month. Still, the superstar infielder owns a .303/.373/.557 slash line with 56 RBI in 307 at-bats in 2018. With trade rumors swirling, Machado remains one of the best hitters in baseball. |
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| Jun 22 2018 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two walks, a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 10-7 extra-innings win over the Braves. | His blast off Peter Moylan in the top of the 15th inning finally put an end to the five-hour, 21-minute marathon contest. Machado now has 19 homers on the season to go along with his .305/.374/.561 slash line, as he puts together a career-best campaign before he heads into free agency. |
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| Jun 16 2018 | Machado went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Marlins. | Machado put Baltimore on the board with his two-run single in the third inning, but it wouldn't be enough for the Orioles to snap their nine-game losing streak. Despite his .227/.308/.364 line through 12 games this month, Machado is still slashing an impressive .308/.377/.570 with 18 homers and 52 RBI this season. |
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| Jun 12 2018 | Machado (illness) is starting at shortstop and hitting third Tuesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | As had been the hope, Machado is back in action after missing his first game of the season Monday due to an illness. The stud shortstop, who is hitting .312/.380/.591 with 18 homers and 50 RBI through 64 games this season, will face lefty Eduardo Rodriguez in his return to action. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Machado's absence from Monday's lineup is due to illness, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | The illness explains why Machado will miss his first game of the season. The severity of the illness and the length of his absence are not yet clear. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Machado is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado will get just his first day off of the season. He's had a phenomenal year at the plate so far, hitting .312/.380/.591 with 18 homers through 64 games. All three slash stats would be career highs, and he's on pace for a career-best 46 homers as well. He's also posting career bests in walk rate (10.4 percent) and strikeout rate (14.3 percent). Jace Peterson will start at shortstop in his place. |
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| Jun 11 2018 | Manager Buck Showalter is optimistic Machado (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado missed his first game of the season Monday due to illness. He figures to be reevaluated prior to Tuesday's matchup, and a decision on his status is likely to follow. |
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| Jun 2 2018 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo homer in Saturday's loss to the Yankees. | Machado took Masahiro Tanaka deep in the sixth inning, his third homer in the last four games and 18th on the season. The 25-year-old is now hitting an impressive .327/.398/.633 with 47 RBI, 32 runs and a pair of stolen bases through 58 games this season. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and one walk in Friday's loss to the Yankees. | Machado accounted for Baltimore's only run on the night, as he belted a home run off Sonny Gray in the first inning. He's picked up a hit in each of his last six games, and he's batting .329 with 17 home runs and 46 RBI through 57 games this season. |
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| May 29 2018 | Machado was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Nationals. | Machado and Bryce Harper traded solo blasts in the first inning Tuesday, but the Orioles' lineup offered little else in terms of offensive production, per usual. Baltimore's shortstop has cooled off a bit after his insane start to the season -- 1.124 OPS through April -- but still has an impressive .326/.394/.614 line with 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 215 at-bats on the year. |
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| May 18 2018 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Friday's 7-4 win over the Red Sox. | He continues to crush the ball, going 14-for-40 (.350) over his last 10 games with five homers, 15 RBI and nine runs. Machado's .347/.423/.671 slash line on the season would establish new career highs in all three categories, and by a considerable margin, if he's able to keep it up. |
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| May 17 2018 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Thursday in Baltimore's loss to the Red Sox. | Machado cleared the Green Monster with two outs in the ninth inning, when the Orioles were down to their final out losing 6-0. The moon shot, which put Machado in at least a tie for the major-league lead with 14 (pending other Thursday action), wasn't enough to tarnish David Price's complete-game win, but it was the latest highlight of a ridiculous run for Machado. He now has four homers and 13 RBI while going 9-for-28 (.321) in his last seven games. Despite Orioles' prolonged issues, Machado continues to provide MVP-caliber production. |
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| May 13 2018 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three runs and two RBI to help the Orioles to a 17-1 romp over Tampa Bay on Sunday. | Machado continued his torrid start to the season with yet another multi-hit effort and he's now slashing an absurd .350/.431/.669 through 157 at-bats. The young slugger looks very much like he's headed for a career-best season at the plate - one that could land him in the MVP conversation sooner rather than later if he continues to produce at anything close to his current rate. |
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| May 11 2018 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Rays. | After launching a two-run shot off Jake Faria in the first inning, Machado blew the game open with a grand slam off Ryne Stanek in the seventh, giving him 12 homers on the year and 150 for his career. Machado now boasts a .354/.440/.667 slash line on the season, and his plate discipline has taken a huge step forward -- he now has a 23:21 BB:K through 38 games, putting him on pace for career bests in walk rate and strikeout rate. |
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| May 10 2018 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and drew a pair of walks in Thursday's win over the Royals. | Machado broke out of a mini-slump Thursday by getting on base four times and going yard for the first time this month. He's slashing .350/.439/.629 on the year with 10 home runs and nine doubles. Machado has also walked (23) more than he's struck out (21) through 37 games. |
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| Apr 27 2018 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, a walk and two RBI in Friday's 6-0 victory over the Tigers. | Machado wasted little time Friday as he took Tigers' starter Mike Fiers deep in the first inning for his ninth home run of the season. The 25-year-old is 13-for-30 with five home runs over the last eight games, and is slashing an impressive .356/.440/.693 on the season. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Indians. | Machado brought his home run total up to eight for the season, as his recent tear at the plate continued Sunday. Over the last four games, he's gone 8-for-15 with five home runs, giving him an outstanding .356 batting average and 1.147 OPS for the year. |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk and clubbed his sixth home run of the season in Friday's win over the Indians. | Machado now has three home runs over the past two games, all solo shots. The 25-year-old continues to see the ball well and now has an eight-game hitting streak, with a .338/.418/.650 slash line in 80 at-bats on the season. |
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| Apr 19 2018 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, two homers and four RBI in Thursday's loss to the Tigers. | After grounding out in his first at-bat, Machado took Jordan Zimmermann deep in his next two at-bats, marking his fourth and fifth homers on the year. Both of the home runs were solo shots, while he tallied another RBI with a groundout in the seventh inning and his fourth one on a ninth-inning double. The 25-year-old continues to see the ball well early on; he's now hitting .338 with a gaudy 1.037 OPS through 19 games. |
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| Apr 15 2018 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. | Machado drove in his team's only run, as the Orioles couldn't manage to produce at the plate against Chris Sale. Machado has started the season on a strong note, as he owns a .308/.392/.523 line with three home runs after playing 16 games. |
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| Apr 6 2018 | Machado went 4-for-5 with two walks, two solo home runs and a third run scored in Friday's 7-3 extra-inning win over the Yankees. | He took CC Sabathia deep twice in the first three innings for his first two homers of the year, and the huge performance pushed his early-season OPS to .952. Machado is looking for avoid a repeat of the BABIP woes he struggled through in the first half of last year, and so far he looks to be on course for a rebound. |
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| Apr 1 2018 | Machado went 1-for-4 and struck out once in Baltimore's shutout loss to the Twins on Sunday. | After Sunday's game, Machado has gone 3-for-9 (.333) with four walks over the Orioles' first three outings of the year. However, despite reaching base regularly Machado has yet to score, as many of his teammates at the top of the order have struggled offensively in the initial stages of the season. |
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| Jan 27 2018 | According to manager Buck Showalter, Machado will begin the season as the Orioles' starting shortstop while Tim Beckham moves to the hot corner, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado will move back to his "natural position" and although he lost shortstop eligibility for fantasy leagues heading into this campaign, he will regain it during the season. The 25-year-old recently avoided arbitration a couple weeks ago on a one-year, $16 million deal, and should be posed for a big year after an impressive second half in 2017. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | Machado agreed to a one-year, $16 million deal with Baltimore on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | This marks the final offseason as an arbitration-eligible player for Machado, who will become an unrestricted free agent following the 2018 campaign. Currently, the third baseman has been involved in trade rumors all winter, following a 2017 season that saw him slash .259/.310/.471 with 33 home runs and 95 RBI, even after a rough start to the year. No matter what jersey he's wearing come the spring, expect Machado to be a top-tier fantasy performer yet again. |
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| Dec 31 2017 | Machado has been the subject of multiple trade offers with the White Sox's bid being the best the Orioles have received, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | Machado can be a free agent following the 2018 season and is expected to break some team's bank. The White Sox have plenty of top prospects to offer and need a third baseman. They are a young team still early in a rebuilding window, but the addition of Machado, who has averaged 29 homers and 86 RBI while winning two Gold Gloves over the past five years, would accelerate their competitiveness in 2018. |
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| Sep 21 2017 | Machado (illness) is in the lineup, but could be scratched following a pre-game workout as manager Buck Shower said he's only "50-50" to play Thursday against Tampa Bay, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com. | Although Machado was initially plugged into Baltimore's lineup, it appears as though it's up in the air as to whether he will actually stay there. The third baseman missed Wednesday's game due to an illness, but is hitting second at his normal position for Thursday's contest. There will likely be an update regarding his status within the next hour. |
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| Sep 21 2017 | Machado (illness) is in the lineup Thursday against the Rays. | Machado is back in the starting nine after missing Wednesday's game due to an illness. The third baseman will return to his typical position and bat second in the order for the series opener. |
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| Sep 21 2017 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays. | Machado's two-run shot in the first inning made it 2-0 before Rays starter Matt Andriese could record a single out. The star slugger was almost kept out of the lineup due to an illness, but manager Buck Showalter's decision to dress Machado paid off big time in what ended as a two-run victory. While a slow start had the infielder slashing just .238/.306/.426 back on July 29, Machado's season line is up to .264/.318/.487 now. |
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| Sep 20 2017 | Machado is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox. | Over the last 10 games Machado has slashed a bleak .162/.220/.243. He'll get a rare day off as Ryan Flaherty draws a start at the hot corner. Machado should be back in the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rays. |
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| Sep 20 2017 | Machado, who is out of the Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox, is dealing with an illness, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. | He is 3-for-29 (.103) over his last eight games, and it is unclear exactly when the illness popped up. It sounds like he is just day-to-day. Ryan Flaherty will start at the hot corner and hit ninth. |
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| Sep 2 2017 | Machado went 4-for-6 and scored the game's only run in Friday's extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. | It's Machado's fourth multi-hit performance in his last five games as he continues to erase a disappointing first half from everyone's memory. The 25-year-old now has a .273 batting average -- the highest it's been since April 8 -- and his 30 homers and 88 RBI are right in line with preseason expectations. |
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| Aug 23 2017 | Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's loss to Oakland. | Fresh off his AL Player of the Week honors, Machado crushed his 27th homer of the year in the sixth inning off Simon Castro. The third baseman is slashing a blistering .341/.492/.810 with nine homers and 30 RBI this month. |
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| Aug 23 2017 | Machado went 2-for-6 with a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the 12 inning of Wednesday's win over Oakland. | Machado has caught fire of late and now has 10 homers, 29 RBI and 16 runs through his past 19 games. His .264/.318/.496 slash line is slowly creeping closer to the marks fantasy owners have come to expect from him, too. With his struggles in the rearview mirror, Machado projects to remain an elite asset moving forward. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a three homers and seven RBI Friday against the Angels. | Machado blasted homers in the third and fifth innings before balasting a walk-off grand slam. He's been tearing the cover off the ball this month, as he's hit eight bombs of his last 14 games to raise his slugging percentage to .494. |
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| Aug 15 2017 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's crushing 11-3 win over Seattle. | It was Machado's second grand slam over his last eight games, and his fifth home run in August. Monday marked the slugger's fourth straight multi-hit effort, a stretch in which Machado is 9-for-19 with seven RBI and four runs. The 25-year-old's recent run has him on pace to surpass 30 homers for the third consecutive campaign. |
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| Aug 7 2017 | Machado went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI and two runs in Sunday's win over Detroit. | Machado logged a season-high five RBI in his third four-hit game of the season. The third baseman hit .230 with a .741 OPS during the first half, but has turned it around in a big way since. Over 91 at-bats since the All Star break, Machado is slashing .352/.398/.505 with 10 extra-base hits, 14 RBI and 15 runs. |
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| Aug 7 2017 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Monday's win over the Angels. | Machado has caught fire of late with three home runs, six doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs through his past nine games. The heater has been long overdue, as his .256/.318/.464 slash line is still well below the standard he set over the previous two years. A two-month surge could go a long way in closing the gap, though. |
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| Aug 4 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Friday against the Tigers. | Machado launched his 19th homer of the campaign to break open a 1-1 tie in the third inning of the game the Orioles would go on to lose. Although his season has been a disappointment for those who drafted him, despite this being his first homer since July 7, at least he's batting over .300 since the end of June to provide a bit of a silver lining. |
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| Jul 30 2017 | Machado went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Rangers. | Machado entered this one in the midst of a major power slump, with just one extra-base hit in the past 14 games. He still hasn't launched a homer since hitting two back on July 7, but this was a major step in the right direction. Machado's .243/.311/.435 line has to be viewed as a massive disappointment after he posted an OPS over .860 in each of the previous two seasons. |
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| Jul 21 2017 | Machado went 2-for-5 and scored twice in Friday's loss to the Astros. | Machado's sixth multi-hit game in his last 11 contests pushed his average up to .239, its highest point since early April. He's been on fire this month, going 23-for-69 (.333) with three home runs, 11 RBI and 11 runs. It's safe to say the third baseman's first-half woes are now in the rearview mirror. |
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| Jul 15 2017 | Manager Buck Showalter said he wants to keep Machado hitting second in the batting order, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | The third baseman spent most of the first half (238 at-bats) hitting third, but batted just .214 with a .704 OPS from there. Since moving to the two-hole, Machado has hit .281 with an .861 OPS over 96 at-bats. Although RBI opportunities might drop off a bit, hitting second should provide him with more run-scoring chances, and he certainly seems more productive hitting second -- which is the most important thing. |
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| Jul 13 2017 | Machado hit a career-low .230 while owning a career-high 19.7 strikeout rate in 330 at-bats prior to the All-Star break. | The slugging third baseman missed out on the Midsummer Classic for the first time in three seasons after struggling for much of the first half. In fairness, Machado has hit the ball well, but had no luck finding the holes in the defense -- his .239 BABIP is well off his .302 career clip. Overall, the 24-year-old displayed good plate discipline and power (.215 ISO) through the first half, and all signs point to Machado having better luck after the break. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | Machado filled the stat sheet Saturday in Minnesota, going 2-for-4 with his 17th double of the year, an RBI, two runs and a walk. | Mike Petriello of MLB.com reports that Machado has ranked among the top three players in hard-hit balls practically all season. Unfortunately, the third baseman went quite a while without putting a dent in the box score despite consistently hammering baseballs. However, slowly but surely things are starting to brighten up for Machado as he's hit safely in seven of eight July games while pounding out three home runs, eight RBI and five runs in the process. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | Machado went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's loss to the Twins. | He took Minnesota rookie Felix Jorge deep twice in the first three innings, helping to stake Baltimore to a 6-0 lead that Kevin Gausman and the bullpen couldn't hold. It's been a disappointing first half for Machado in terms of his batting average, but his 18 homers and 45 RBI through 81 games is right in line with expectations. |
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| Jun 20 2017 | Machado went 4-for-4 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Cleveland. | He'd been hitting just .189 (7-for-37) over his prior 10 games, so Tuesday's offensive explosion was a welcome sight for fantasy GMs who might be losing patience with the superstar's relatively slow start to the campaign. Despite a .753 OPS that would be his lowest in four seasons if he can't improve on it, though, Machado still has 15 homers and 36 RBI, putting him on pace for his third straight season with at least 35 HR and 80 RBI. |
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| Jun 19 2017 | Manager Buck Showalter plans to keep Machado at third base while JJ Hardy (wrist) remains sidelined, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Hardy is expected to miss at least a month while recovering from a fractured wrist, and although Machado saw time at shortstop last season when Hardy was out with a foot injury, it appears Showalter is set to give Ruben Tejada a look at shortstop this time around. "It's pretty taxing, I think, on Manny moving back and forth especially this time of year with the number of games he has under his belt, so I want to be careful with that," the Orioles' manager said. The team may change its mind if Tejada struggles at shortstop, but for now it appears Machado will stay put, which could end up affecting his duel eligibility for next season. |
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| Jun 17 2017 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Saturday's win over St. Louis. | Even with a disastrous .215/.286/.427 slash line, Machado still has 13 homers, 31 RBI and 29 runs. He's primed for a rebound stretch, and considering his .869 OPS over the previous two seasons, it's likely coming sooner than later. This will probably prove to be a down year for the budding star, but Machado's counting stats might not fall too far short of the numbers he's posted in the past. |
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| Jun 16 2017 | Machado will bat second Friday against the Cardinals. | Machado has been a staple in the three-hole for Baltimore this season, but this appears to be a measure manager Buck Showalter is taking to try to revive the star third baseman's bat. To this point, Machado is hitting just .214 on the season, a far cry from his career mark of .278. He'll look to get back on track against St. Louis right-hander Carlos Martinez in Friday's series opener. |
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| Jun 12 2017 | Machado (wrist) is back in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, batting third and playing third base. | After sitting out the past four games with a strained wrist, but the Orioles seem confident enough in his health to insert him back into his normal spot in the batting order. He'll resume his regular duties with the hopes of improving his career-worst .719 OPS, beginning with Mike Pelfrey and the White Sox on Monday. |
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| Jun 11 2017 | Machado (wrist) was available to pinch hit Sunday against the Yankees, and there's a possibility he'll be ready to play Monday against the White Sox, The Associated Press reports. | Prior to Sunday's contest, the All-Star third baseman hit off a tee, took groundballs and made some throws. The Orioles were crushed 14-3 in the game, giving skipper Buck Showalter no reason to deploy Machado as a pinch hitter, but it's encouraging to know he was available. Based on his activity level, there's reason to believe the 24-year-old is safe to start in weekly lineups this week. |
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| Jun 11 2017 | Machado (wrist) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado will be on the bench for the fourth straight game with the strained wrist, but the Orioles have indicated that they don't expect their franchise player to require a trip to the disabled list. That may be enough reason for fantasy owners to keep Machado active for the upcoming week, though it's far from guaranteed he'll be ready to go for the Orioles' series opener Monday with the White Sox. Ruben Tejada will start at the hot corner Sunday in place of Machado. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Manager Buck Showalter is optimistic that Machado (wrist) will be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | Although Machado is set to miss his third straight game Saturday due to a strained wrist, it appears that his absence could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. Ruben Tejada will get the start at third base Saturday, but Showalter's comments suggest that Machado could be back in the lineup as soon as Sunday. That said, even if Machado doesn't return for the series finale in the Bronx, he could very well be back in the lineup in the near future. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Machado (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. | Ruben Tejada will draw another start at third base Saturday with Machado still sidelined with a sore wrist. There's still no timetable for Machado's return after he was spiked on a slide by Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday, which leaves his status heading into Sunday's series finale in question. |
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| Jun 9 2017 | Machado (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's contest with the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado was held out of Thursday's game with the Nationals after straining his left wrist sliding into third base Wednesday night. The Orioles are taking precautions with their superstar, inserting Ruben Tejada at third base for the series opener against New York. It is still up in the air as to whether Machado will return for Saturday's game, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | Machado (wrist) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | It was unlikely that the stud third baseman would play Thursday evening after he was diagnosed with a strained wrist earlier in the day, but this makes it official. Macahdo is currently wearing a soft cast on his ailing wrist, so he should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Chris Davis will move to the hot corner to fill in for him. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | Machado (wrist) is unsure when he'll be ready to return to the lineup, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Although Machado's X-rays came back negative, his strained wrist is still giving him trouble and he told reporters that the soreness increased after Wednesday's game. He sat out of Thursday's makeup game against the Nationals, and his comments after the game make it sound as though another absence for Friday's series opener in New York is at least possible. More updates are sure to follow throughout the day Friday, but if Machado is given another day off to rest his wrist, Chris Davis could make another start at third base. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | Machado (wrist) has a strained left wrist following the results of his MRI, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports. | The initial reports from Machado's MRI came back clean, but it now appears as though the third baseman has suffered a strained wrist, in addition to bruising on his hand. Machado will still be considered day-to-day at the moment with a soft brace on his wrist, but it seems unlikely that he will be listed in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Nats. |
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| Jun 8 2017 | The MRI on Machado's left wrist came back without any sign of damage, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. | Machado also got an X-ray following his removal from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness, which came back negative. In addition to the good news from his MRI, the 24-year-old could play in Thursday's game against Washington. He will be considered day-to-day for now, but it would not be a surprise if Baltimore gave him a day off as a precaution. |
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| Jun 7 2017 | X-rays on Machado's left wrist came back negative, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado was forced out of Wednesday's game after Andrew McCutchen spiked him while sliding into third base. Although it appears he avoided any serious injury, he'll likely get an MRI on Thursday to confirm everything is clear. He should be considered day-to-day until the Orioles update his status. |
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| Jun 7 2017 | Machado was removed early from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness. | Machado was spiked in the wrist by Andrew McCutchen while attempting put a tag down on him, and although he was able to finish the inning in the field, Ruben Tejada pinch hit for him in the bottom half of the inning. It's possible Machado's removal was precautionary, but more should be known once the Orioles update his status. |
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| Jun 4 2017 | Machado went 2-for-3 (two doubles) with a walk, one run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Boston. | It's been a rough start to 2017 for Machado, but the weekend series against Boston offered reason for optimism. He went 6-for-15 with two homers and a pair of doubles. Furthermore, after failing to steal a single base last season, his Sunday swipe puts him on pace to near double-digits in that category this year. |
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| Jun 2 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 and scored twice in Thursday's win over Boston. | The All-Star entered the game stuck in a miserable 0-for-18 slump, but broke through with a first-inning single. Still, Machado's .211/.289/.407 slash line through 51 games represents career-worst numbers across the board. Most would assume the slugger will turn things around, but the sample size (204 at-bats) is no longer small, and owners have a right to be biting their finger nails as June begins. |
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| Jun 2 2017 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Friday against the Red Sox. | Machado blasted his 11th homer of the campaign to extend a first-inning lead on the way to the Orioles notching a home victory. He left the yard for just the second time since May 11, and his nightmare season continues, as he's posting an anemic .707 OPS. |
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| Jun 2 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two runs during Thursday's win over Boston. | After registering just five multi-hit showings through 27 May games (.191/.238/.391 slash line), it was encouraging to see Machado kick-start June with two hits and two runs. The 24-year-old star has underachieved in 2017, but his pedigree and track record are reasons to stay patient. After all, Machado is still on pace for a third consecutive 30-home run season. |
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| Jun 1 2017 | Manager Buck Showalter said that he has no intentions of removing Machado (.205/.286/.405) from the third spot in the batting order, BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. | Machado has spiraled into a funk unlike any in his career. The superstar's entire slash line, his 21.9 percent strikeout rate and Machado's .220 BABIP are all significantly worse than his career averages. "It's frustrating for him. If you think it's frustrating for somebody else, triple it (for Machado)," Showalter said. "Sometimes, you can want it too much. It's a long process." The skipper made sure to point out that the third baseman, despite his enormous struggles, leads the team in RBI (25) and is tied for first with 10 home runs. Hitting third will continue giving Machado plenty of opportunities to rack up counting stats. |
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| May 27 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Astros. | He hit the ball hard all night but missed his opportunity to play hero in the eighth inning, flying out to right field on a deep drive to the warning track with the bases loaded and two outs. Four of Machado's last six hits have gone for extra bases (three doubles, one homer), offering fantasy GMs some hope that his tepid .225/.312/.444 slash line is about to improve dramatically. |
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| May 22 2017 | Machado (hand) is playing third base and batting third Monday against the Twins. | It appears Machado isn't dealing with any lingering soreness after taking a pitch off his hand during Sunday's contest. X-rays early Monday morning came back clean, so Machado should be comfortably deployed in all formats. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .221/.312/.442 with 10 homers and 24 RBI this season (163 at-bats), will face Kyle Gibson and the Twins in Monday's contest. |
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| May 22 2017 | X-rays on Machado's hand came back clean Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | The X-rays were simply precautionary, as Machado was able to stay in and finish the game after being plunked on the hand by an eighth inning offering from Joe Smith. While it appears the 24-year-old dodged an extended absence, it's unclear if he'll be available for Monday's matchup against the Twins. Paul Janish would likely draw the start at third if Machado gets the day off, while more should be known about Machado's status closer to game time. |
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| May 21 2017 | Machado (hand) will be sent in for precautionary X-rays, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | He was struck on the hand by a Joe Smith offering in the eighth inning of Sunday's game, and though Machado was able to stay in the game, the Orioles will send him in to ensure that there isn't any additional damage. If Machado is given the day off Monday, Paul Janish would likely take over at third base. More information on Machado's status will be made available after the results of his X-rays are released. |
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| May 21 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs during Saturday's win over Toronto. | Already up to 10 homers, 24 RBI and 22 runs, Machado is off to a strong start in the counting stat columns. However, his .225/.313/.450 slash line is well below his two-year average -- .290/.351/.518 -- entering 2017. The star third baseman should continue to show improvement in his slash line over the coming weeks, which stands to help his cross-category production even more going forward. |
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| May 19 2017 | Machado (finger) is back in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays. | Machado considered himself a healthy enough to appear in Thursday's contest despite the fact that manager Buck Showalter held him out, so it comes as no surprise that the star third baseman is back in action. He'll assume his normal role in the three-hole sandwiched between Adam Jones and Chris Davis. |
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| May 19 2017 | Machado (finger) thinks he'll be in the lineup Friday after missing Thursday's contest due to injury, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | According to Machado, he could've played through the ailment Thursday but was "benched" by manager Buck Showalter. All signs are pointing toward the stud third baseman returning to play Friday, but nothing is set in stone until the lineup is officially released. |
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| May 18 2017 | Machado is not in the Orioles' lineup Thursday due to a sore right index finger, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | The Orioles released their lineup late to check on the status of some injured players, per Kubatko, presumably including their star. Machado is likely day-to-day, but we'll keep tabs on future reports. For now, Ryan Flaherty subs at third base and bats seventh. |
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| May 6 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a walk in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the White Sox. | Machado's eighth blast of the campaign gave the Orioles a four-run lead in the fourth inning of a winning effort. Despite getting off to a slow start with a .234 batting average, he's still an elite fantasy option, and owners can expect the batting average to improve as the season progresses. |
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| May 5 2017 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, his third blast of the Red Sox series, in Thursday's 8-3 win. | Machado's fourth-inning homer made him the first Orioles player with three bombs in a series at Fenway since B.J. Surhoff did it in 1998, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. The third baseman wrapped up the controversial week in Boston with four hits, six RBI and four runs. Machado is clearly beginning to heat up after a slow start to the season. |
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| May 2 2017 | Machado wen 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs in Monday's victory in Boston. | Machado's sixth-inning blast off last year's AL Cy Young winner, Rick Porcello, was the third baseman's fifth long ball of the season. His big night also bumped Machado into second on the team for RBI (15) and runs (12). After a slow start, the All-Star has warmed up, slashing .304/.467/.652 over his last six games. |
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| May 1 2017 | Machado wrapped up the opening month of the season slashing .224/.343/.424 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 10 runs over 85 at-bats. | The slugger fell way short of last April's .344/.394/.667 line. In many regards, Machado's first month of 2017 was worse than any other in his career. That said, he began showing signs of life as April waned away. In his last four games, the 24-year-old went 6-for-16 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and five runs. He's also reached base safely in 11 consecutive contests. It's a safe bet to assume May will provide more Machado-like numbers. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in a 14-11 extra-inning loss to the Yankees on Friday. | It was only a matter of time until Machado busted out of his early-season funk, and right on cue he's now slashing .333/.438/.630 with two homers and five RBI over his last seven games. |
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| Apr 24 2017 | Machado went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. | Slowly but surely, Machado is warming up after a miserable 7-for-44 (.159) start. The third baseman has put together a modest, yet encouraging, five-game hitting streak to bump his average above the Mendoza Line. Considering the All-Star is typically quick out of the gate, Machado's slow start to the 2017 campaign is a bit disconcerting for his overall projections. He's got a few advantageous matchups on tap for this week against the Rays and Yankees, so the opportunity exists to kick his season into high gear. |
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| Apr 21 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Red Sox. | Machado's third bomb of the season provided the Orioles with their second and final run in a shutout victory. Although the slugger is hitting just .200 this month, it's just a matter of time before he turns things around in a hurry and becomes one of the elite producers in all of baseball. |
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| Apr 8 2017 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a three-run blast, his first of the season, in Friday's 6-5 win over the Yankees. | Machado's first big fly gave the 24-year-old his first RBI and run scored of the young campaign. He also struck out three times, something the third baseman did just four times all of last season. |
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| Apr 3 2017 | Machado rolled his left wrist making a stellar defensive play in Monday's season opener against the Blue Jays, but manager Buck Showalter expects him to be fine, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | Machada finished the 11-inning contest and went 1-for-4 with a walk. Although Machado had a "good raspberry," according to Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun, it isn't expected to be anything serious. Especially considering Baltimore has an off day Tuesday, expect Machado to be right back in the lineup for Baltimore's next game Wednesday. |
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| Mar 12 2017 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's WBC victory over Team USA. | Down 5-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Machado kick-started the Dominican Republic's 7-5 comeback win with a deep fly off Nationals' right-hander Tanner Roark. Machado was just 3-for-18 (.167) over seven Grapefruit League contests before leaving for the WBC. However, the All-Star third baseman has found his stroke on the world stage, going 4-for-9 with a homer and pair of runs scored through the team's first two games. |
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| Feb 18 2017 | Machado plans to play in six or seven spring training games before leaving to join the Dominican Republic's team for the World Baseball Classic, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | After playing in all 162 game in 2015, the Orioles' three-time All-Star sat out just five games last season. Machado's large workload over the past two campaigns, combined with his expectation to make another run into November this year, has him thinking about late-season fatigue. "You also don't want to go in and play too many games early on [in the spring] and get tired. I know we're going to play quite a few games in the Classic," Machado said. "You don't want to play too many games as well because I don't want to get fatigued for the year." He and manager Buck Showalter have already met to lay out a plan for spring training, and Machado is confident he'll be fine for another full workload in 2017. |
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| Jan 13 2017 | Machado agreed to a one-year, $11.5 million contract with the Orioles on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports. | Machado batted .294/.343/.533 with 37 homers and 96 RBI en route to a second consecutive top-five finish in the American League MVP voting -- and he's still just 24. He's now regained shortstop eligibility after making 45 appearances at the position last year, but it's uncertain how often Machado will run moving forward. |
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| Sep 12 2016 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the Orioles' 12-2 loss at the hands of the Red Sox on Monday. | Baltimore was hitless against David Price and the Red Sox except for homers by Machado and teammate Chris Davis. The home run was Machado's 35th of the season, matching his career-high total from last season. The power output has come with an increase in contact as well, as Machado is hitting .306, 20 points higher than a year ago. |
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| Sep 6 2016 | Machado had a huge day Tuesday, going 3-for-6 with a grand slam and five RBI in an 11-2 win over the Rays. | The blast came as part of a six-run fourth inning that gave the Orioles a lead they would never relinquish. It was Machado's 34th home run of the season and brought his RBI total to 90. Combined with his solid .304 batting average and excellent defense at third base and shortstop, it's been an all-around spectacular season for Machado, who is still just 24 years old. |
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| Aug 30 2016 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Tuesday against Toronto. | Machado's 444-foot bomb in the fifth inning was one of three long balls for a homer-happy Orioles offense. The 24-year-old is now just three shy of last season's career-high 35 home runs, and has made up for a lack of steals with a .306/.357/.563 line. He has left the yard 10 times in August after doing so just nine times in the previous two months combined. |
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| Aug 28 2016 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Yankees. | He's racked up four multi-hit performances in his last five games with three home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored, pushing Machado's slash line on the season to .309/.360/.564. Expect him to once again be a big part of the conversation when it comes to the AL MVP at the end of the year. |
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| Aug 27 2016 | Machado was the lone bright spot in Friday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBI. | He was responsible for the majority of the Orioles' meager production on the night, opening the scoring with a 421-foot solo shot in the first and adding a two-run blast in the sixth. Outside of an 0-for-4 outing against the Nationals on Thursday, Machado has been wielding a hot bat, hitting safely in eight of his last nine, with five homers and 12 RBI over that span. |
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| Aug 24 2016 | Machado went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and scored twice in Wednesday's game against the Nationals. | Machado's two-run blast in the top of the first inning Wednesday was his 29th of the year and his seventh in August, matching April for his highest total in a month this season. The 24-year-old third baseman has hit safely in 19 of his last 22 contests, including a current seven-game streak. Machado is now on pace to surpass last season's career-high 35 home runs. |
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| Aug 20 2016 | Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 15-8 loss to the Astros. | The All-Star blasted his 28th homer of the season in the opening frame, an inning that saw the Orioles tally four round-trippers overall. Machado has homers in back-to-back contests and has hit safely in eight of his last nine games. The recent success has helped get his August slash line to .306/.320/.625 over 72 at-bats. |
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| Aug 18 2016 | Machado went 2-for-5 with three RBI during Thursday's victory over the Astros. | Machado hit his 27th home run of the year and is on pace to match the 35 dingers he hit a season ago. After a tough July in which he batted .204, the MVP-candidate bounced back nicely in August and is hitting .304 with five home runs. |
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| Aug 7 2016 | Machado homered in three straight at-bats during the first three innings of Sunday's 10-2 thrashing of the White Sox. | He went 0-for-3 the rest of the day, but that may have simply been an act of mercy on Machado's part. His seven RBI set a new single-game career high while he became just the second player in MLB history to hit home runs in each of the first three innings of a game, the first being Carl Reynolds of the White Sox back in 1930. |
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| Aug 5 2016 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two RBI and scored a run in Friday's win over the White Sox. | Machado's two-run double in the third inning was his 32nd two-bagger of the year, which is good for second in the majors only behind David Ortiz's 36 doubles. The third baseman went 20-for-98 (.204) in a dreadful July that dropped his overall average 27 points, from .330 to .303. But he's jumped out on the right foot in August, going 6-for-17 with a pair of doubles through the first four games of the month. In Machado's four-year career, he owns a .296/.333/.454 slash line in August, so it's fair to expect his game will get back on track in the coming weeks. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Machado went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two walks and three runs in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. | The young slugger represented a significant portion of the Orioles' offense on the night and was a constant thorn in the side of Indians pitching. Machado's 388-foot blast to right center in the eighth brought Baltimore within one, but Roberto Osuna was able to slam the door on them in the ninth. It was the second round-tripper in the last three games for Machado, who's also hit safely in eight of his last nine contests. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Machado went 2-for-2 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Indians. | The 24-year-old slugger went deep for the first time since July 5 and collected just his fifth RBI of the month. Machado has only slashed .219/.292/.328 in 64 at-bats this month, but he's still hitting .314 on the season with 20 homers and 55 RBI. |
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| Jul 21 2016 | Machado (illness) is back in action Thursday, manning third base and hitting third against the Yankees, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo Encina reports. | He missed Wednesday's game with the ailment, but it was apparently minor, as he's back in his usual spot Thursday. Machado is having an MVP-caliber season, and should be deployed in all formats. |
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| Jul 20 2016 | Machado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | This is Machado's first game off since June 22 against the Padres. The 24-year-old has been in a slump since the All-Star break, going just 2-for-17 with five strikeouts in five games. Ryan Flaherty will start at third base in his place. |
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| Jul 5 2016 | Machado homered and walked in a 1-for-4 game with three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. | Machado is now back atop the shortstop home run leaderboard, tied with Trevor Story with 19. He also leads the position with 53 RBI and ranks second in runs (59) and batting average (.324). Machado's OPS is up to .970 thanks to Tuesday's effort and he will be in the running for MVP if he can sustain this performance through the second half of the season. |
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| Jul 1 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. | The 23-year-old superstar plated Adam Jones in the eighth with two out to notch at least one RBI for his fourth straight game. Machado also extended his hitting streak to 10 games, and made it four straight contests with multi-hit efforts, a feat he's accomplished in nine of his last 10 as well. Machado is putting together an MVP-caliber season and closes out June with a jaw-dropping .370/.396/.600 line over 100 at-bats that included eight doubles, five homers, 21 RBI and 20 runs. |
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| Jun 29 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and three RBI Wednesday at the Padres. | Machado drove in his first run on a single, which was part of a four-run fourth inning, and he later belted a ground-rule double to plate two more runs to extend the Orioles lead to 9-3, helping them to an easy victory. He's been absolutely on fire lately, as he's gone 23-for-40 over his last nine starts to raise his slash line to .332/.390/.611. |
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| Jun 26 2016 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's 12-5 blowout over the Rays. | Each of the first six hitters in the O's lineup collected at least two hits, one run and one RBI, and as usual Machado was right in the thick of the action. He's now banged out eight hits in four games since returning from his suspension, pushing his slash line on the season to .325/.384/.609. |
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| Jun 25 2016 | Machado (suspension) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Rays. | The young slugger celebrated his return to the field in fine fashion, extending his hitting streak to four games while launching his third homer in the last eight contests overall. Despite having to serve the four-game suspension, Machado is enjoying a stellar month overall, slashing .329/.359/.616 over 73 at-bats. |
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| Jun 24 2016 | Machado (suspension) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. | After serving his four-game suspension this week, Machado will return to his post at the hot corner for Friday's series opener against the Rays. He'll bat third in the order against Matt Moore, a lefty he's struggled to figure out thus far in his career. Machado owns a 3-for-19 lifetime mark against Moore entering Friday. |
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| Jun 18 2016 | Machado dropped his appeal and will begin serving his four-game suspension Sunday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | With J.J. Hardy (foot) now back in the lineup, the Orioles will likely look to Pedro Alvarez and Ryan Flaherty to man third base during Machado's absence. Baltimore is off Thursday, so Machado won't return until Friday against the Rays. |
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| Jun 16 2016 | Machado's suspension appeal will be heard Tuesday, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | With the appeal reportedly set for Tuesday, Machado will to be eligible to play through Baltimore's weekend series against Toronto. However, once his appeal has been heard, Machado may have to sit out for anywhere up to four games depending on the ruling. Shortstop J.J Hardy is currently on a rehab assignment and could return as soon as Friday, which would lessen the impact of Machado's absence. Still, Baltimore would likely have to lean on Pedro Alvarez or Ryan Flaherty at third base if Machado is to miss time. |
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| Jun 14 2016 | Machado hit his 17th home run, a two-run shot, in a 1-for-4 game in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. | Machado has four extra-base hits including two homers in his past three games as he continues to rake. His 17 home runs ties him with Trevor Story for the major league lead among shortstops, and his .606 slugging percentage leads the position as well. His power would still rank him near the top of his old position of third base, but at shortstop, where defense comes first, nobody is anywhere near as complete a slugger as Machado has shown thus far in 2016. |
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| Jun 12 2016 | Machado went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays. | That's three multi-hit performances in his last four games, pushing Machado's slash line on the season to .308/.376/.600. He'll need to begin serving his four-game suspension soon, but given how dialed in he is at the plate it's easy to see why he'd be reluctant to take a break. |
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| Jun 11 2016 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer and three runs scored in Saturday's wild 11-6 loss to the Blue Jays. | The 23-year-old slugger, currently appealing his four-game suspension for his part in a brawl with the Royals' Yordano Ventura, brought out his big bat Saturday, tallying his second multi-hit outing over the last three games. Machado also went deep for the third time in June, already reaching half of his May homer total in 11 games during the new month. Saturday's production brings his season line to a stellar .306/.376/.600, and with 16 round-trippers on the season already, he's on pace to surpass the career-high 35 homers he blasted in 2015. |
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| Jun 9 2016 | Machado was issued a four-game suspension and a fine Thursday for his role in Tuesday's brawl, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | Machado is expected to appeal the suspension after being ejected from Tuesday's game, and is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. During the incident, he charged the mound immediately after being hit by a Yordano Ventura fastball in the fifth inning and proceeded to land a punch on Ventura. Even though left Tuesday's game, Machado was in the lineup Wednesday for the series finale against the Royals and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. |
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| Jun 8 2016 | Machado is in Wednesday's lineup against the Royals. | Machado was ejected from Tuesday's contest after charging the mound and landing a punch on Yordano Ventura, and though the 23-year-old likely faces a suspension, no ruling has been issued as of Wednesday. He'll draw the start at shortstop and bat third against Edinson Volquez. |
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| Jun 7 2016 | Machado was ejected in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the Royals. | Machado was tossed from the contest after charging the mound and landing a punch on Royals starter Yordano Ventura in response to Ventura hitting him with a pitch. The landed punch may have some repercussions for the star infielder, but in the immediate future, Machado should be able to re-enter the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Kansas City. Prior to being ejected, Machado was 1-for-2 with an RBI double and a run. |
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| Jun 2 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer against Boston on Thursday. | Machado has hit safely in nine of the past 10 games, and he's posted a .358 average over that span. The recent streak pushed Machado's average over .300 for the season, and he remains one of Baltimore's most dangerous hitters this year due to his consistency, and his ability to hit for both average and power. |
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| May 27 2016 | Machado was 4-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and one RBI as the Orioles defeated Cleveland on Friday night. | Just about a week ago, Machado was finishing off a mini-slump which had seen him go 2-for-24, but his bat won't stay silent for long. He's heating back up and is now hitting .323 on the season and has collected 29 RBIs. |
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| May 8 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 11-3 rout of the A's with both hits leaving the yard, as he hit a two-run shot in the first inning and a grand slam in the eighth. | The two homers were part of a six-HR barrage by the O's. So far Machado's been more than worth the first round pick he cost in most leagues, and he's slashing .350/.403/.691 on the season with nine homers, 22 RBI and 24 runs scored. He's still looking for his first steal after swiping 20 in 2015, however, so incredibly enough there is room for improvement in his performance from a fantasy perspective. |
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| May 7 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the A's during the first game of a day-night doubleheader. | The 23-year-old slugger continues to knock the cover off the ball, and is slashing .348/.400/.652 after Saturday afternoon's effort. Machado already has three multi-hit efforts in the first five games of May, including four doubles. While he hasn't homered since April 28 against the White Sox, his seven dingers rank behind only Mark Trumbo's eight on the team. |
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| May 4 2016 | Machado started at shortstop Tuesday and the Orioles are taking it one day at a time at the position while J.J. Hardy is on the DL, MASN Sports reports. | Machado is already one of the best players in the game no matter where he plays on the field. His normal third base position is rather deep, with Josh Donaldson, Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant at the fantasy position. If Machado earns the shortstop designation, the flexibility could be very nice for his owners. Machado has logged five games at shortstop so far and his owners figure to be keeping their fingers crossed for more. Ryan Flaherty started at third base and Machado figures to have a green light unless at shortstop unless he starts to make errors. |
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| Apr 30 2016 | Machado will bat leadoff against the White Sox on Saturday. | With Joey Rickard on the bench, Machado will move up for his third start atop the order this season. Machado had two more hits out of the two-hole Friday, his 10th multi-hit game already this year. He currently ranks third in the American League in home runs with seven. |
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| Apr 8 2016 | Machado is getting the start at shortstop Friday and hitting third, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | The O's are giving J.J. Hardy the day off, so Machado will get the start at shortstop, which gives hope to the notion that he could gain shortstop eligibility in leagues with more liberal qualification rules. |
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| Apr 8 2016 | Machado was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Orioles win over Tampa Bay on Friday night. | Machado now has a pair of home runs - both solo shots - but fantasy owners in leagues with minimal qualifying rules will be happy to hear he played the game at shortstop as Baltimore gave J.J. Hardy a night off. A potent bat by any definition, additional eligibility at a middle infield position will only enhance his value in fantasy circles. |
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| Apr 7 2016 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over Minnesota. | The sixth-inning shot was the first for Machado htis season, but it surely won't be the last for the young star, who busted out with 35 long balls last season. It's worth noting that Machado's struck out five times in the first three games of the year, including twice Thursday, but he's also hit safely in each game. |
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| Mar 29 2016 | Machado went 1-for-4 with his fifth home run of the spring Tuesday against the Braves. | Machado enjoyed a breakout season in 2015 and it is scary to think he has a 35 home run, 20 steal season under his belt at 23-years-old. With five home runs this spring, Machado seems apt for a repeat performance. The Orioles shuttled him around the order this spring, but he led off Tuesday and that seems to be his most likely landing spot in the order. If he is eventually lowered to third, Machado becomes a strong candidate for 100 RBIs. |
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| Mar 19 2016 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and four RBI from the No. 3 spot in the order in Friday's win over the Yankees. Afterward, manager Buck Showalter reiterated his stance that Machado could hit anywhere in the order and succeed, the Baltimore Sun reports. "I think he produced a lot of runs leading off last year by scoring runs and setting up others," Showalter said. "I've said it many times, Manny is capable of hitting in about five [different] spots in the order. Really, all nine if you really want to make it simple, but a lot of it depends on what serves the club. It's good to have those options." | 525 of Machado's 633 at-bats last season came between the leadoff spot and the two-hole, and he's been in those same spots throughout most of spring training. There are those out there that believe Machado's a better fit lower in the order, and Friday's performance showed why it might make sense to move him down, but Showalter's spring lineups have mostly had Adam Jones, Chris Davis, and Mark Trumbo in the heart of the order. |
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| Jan 15 2016 | Machado and the Orioles agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, the Baltimore Sun reports. | It's a healthy raise for the star third baseman, who made only $485,000 in 2015. The All-Star hit .286/.359/.502 with a career-high 35 home runs, but the team and Machado are yet to get into advanced talks about a long-term contract. Machado is set to hit free agency following the 2018 season. |
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| Oct 3 2015 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Yankees. | Machado is wrapping up 2015 on a homer tear, with Saturday night's solo shot marking his second dinger of the day and making it four consecutive contests with at least one long ball. The superstar third baseman has also totaled 8 RBI over those four games, and has set benchmarks in every offensive category in what has been a breakout campaign. |
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| Oct 3 2015 | Machado went 2-for-5 Saturday with two runs scored, three RBI and his 34th home run of the season. | He's now hit more home runs in 2015 than he had in his entire three-year career coming into the season. Machado has set new personal bests in pretty much every statistical category and should be one of the first third basemen off the board at next year's draft table. |
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| Sep 23 2015 | Machado went 1-for-4 with his 30th homer -- a two-run shot -- against the Nationals on Wednesday. | Machado's career high in homers entering this season was just 14, but he hit a dozen in half a season last year, portending this season's power breakout. The great thing is, at age 23, Machado hasn't even entered his best years. |
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| Sep 15 2015 | Machado was 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Red Sox. | Machado continues to add to his banner 2015 and is likely just tapping into his considerable potential. Tuesday's effort was already his fourth multi-hit outing of September, and he has now reached base safely by hit or walk in 14 consecutive contests dating back to Aug. 31. Machado continues on pace to close out the season with career-best numbers in every major offensive category. |
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| Aug 31 2015 | Machado will make his first MLB start at the shortstop position Monday, MASN Sports reports. | The Orioles have recently been going with Paul Janish while J.J. Hardy is on the DL. Ryan Flaherty, who has made nine errorless starts at shortstop this season, will start at third base. Leagues with one game of eligibility will gain some flexibility with Machado, but with Hardy due back this weekend it is unlikely Machado will gain shortstop eligibility in most leagues. |
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| Aug 16 2015 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs Sunday against Oakland. | Machado was one of eight Orioles to post multiple hits as they erupted for 18 runs and 26 hits. He's now had five multi-hit games in his last 14 contests, leading to a .310 batting average and .844 OPS in August. |
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| Aug 14 2015 | Machado was 2-for-6 with a walk, and a walk-off two-run home run in the Orioles win over Oakland in 13 innings Friday night. | If you love fantasy players who contribute in all scoring categories - and who doesn't - it's hard to find much better than Machado who now has 25 home runs and 59 RBI to go with a solid .298 average, while contributing 15 stolen bases. |
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| Aug 7 2015 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double in an 8-4 loss to the Angels on Friday. | Machado just continues to rake in his breakout season. With 23 dingers and 21 doubles, Machado is putting himself as one of the most powerful leadoff hitters in baseball. The big surprise is the 15 steals, as he is one of very few true five-cat players in baseball right now. |
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| Aug 2 2015 | Machado stayed hot Saturday, going 2-for-4 with his 23rd home run and 15th steal of the season. | He's now homered in back-to-back games and is hitting .381 (8-for-21) over his last five games, raising his slash line on the season to .295/.365/.525. Machado just turned 23 at the beginning of July, and as long as he can avoid the injuries that plagued him last season, he seems poised for superstardom. |
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| Aug 1 2015 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored in Friday's 8-7 nipping of the Tigers. | Machado's two-run blast off reliever Jose Valdez proved to the difference, as it gave the Orioles a one-run lead that they wouldn't relinquish. The 22-year-old is truly coming into his own as one of the league's elite two-way talents, as his 22 homers and .293 average rank right among the top producers at his position. |
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| Jul 19 2015 | Machado went 2-for-4 Saturday with a walk, a double and a solo shot, his 20th home run of the season. | At just 23 years old Machado has finally blossomed into a superstar, and is now slashing .301/.370/.536 on the season. |
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| Jun 20 2015 | Machado went 3-for-5 Saturday with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI. | He's exploded in June, slashing .364/.410/.636 in 77 at-bats with six home runs, four steals, 14 RBI and 19 runs scored, and the 22-year-old Machado seems to finally be delivering on the five-category promise he showed as a teenager in the minors. |
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| Jun 14 2015 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs and an RBI in Saturday's win over the Yankees. | Machado has scorched the ball over a seven-game hitting streak that includes six multi-hit games with three home runs. He may have walked the Mendoza Line for a couple of weeks to open the season, but that is a distant memory now. With 11 home runs, Machado has a chance to eclipse his previous career high of 14 by the All-Star break. |
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| Jun 6 2015 | Machado went 2-for-4 Saturday with a solo shot, his ninth home run of the season. | It was the only run the O's managed off Danny Salazar in a 2-1 loss. Machado's .263/.320/.455 slash line isn't great, but he's played in every game so far this season and is on pace to establish new career highs in home runs, RBI and runs scored if he can just manage to stay healthy. |
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| May 31 2015 | Machado went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays. | Machado had gone nearly three weeks since his last home run and closed the month with four homers, 10 RBI and four steals to go with a .281 average. His numbers would look phenomenal if we could scrape the first two weeks of the season when Machado hit below the Mendoza Line. |
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| May 24 2015 | Machado went 2-for-6 with a double in a 1-0 loss to Miami on Saturday. | Machado continues to excel in the leadoff spot for the Orioles and now has multi-hit games in three of his last four. His fantasy value has only risen with the move to the top of the order, and with Machado helping fantasy owners out in all five standard categories, he's shaping up as a Top 10 third baseman if he can stay healthy. |
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| May 19 2015 | Machado stole two bases for the second time in 2015 and already has a career-high seven steals on the season, topping his six steals from 2013. He's been caught just once this year. | Machado finished Tuesday's game 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs, and he has has solidified himself as one of the best two-way players in the game, with the speed dimension that he's bringing to the table serving to add to his versatility. The one worry would be that he could increase the chance of injuring himself during a slide while attempting a steal. However, as long as he continues at his current success rate and continues to hit atop the order, the Orioles will keep letting him run. |
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| May 6 2015 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of steals Wednesday in a loss to the Mets. | Machado put himself in position to score twice, but couldn't find anyone to drive him in. The third baseman's career high in steals is six, but he's shown a surprising penchant for swiping bags so far this year, as he's already picked up five. With that added to an uptick in power -- five homers already -- the 22-year-old continues to develop into a better and better major leaguer, and a very strong fantasy asset. |
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| May 2 2015 | Machado is hitting leadoff Saturday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | This is pretty nice for Machado, as he should be able to pick an extra at-bat or two per week if he stays in the leadoff role. He's hitting .257 but is slugging .473 and is one of the top third base options in fantasy baseball. |
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| Apr 29 2015 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. | Machado was hitting .167 just a week ago, but as can happen in April, he has gone 10-for-23 in his last six games to raise the average to .254. Machado missed all of April, 2014 while returning from his first knee injury and had a similar slow start in May before rewarding owners with 11 extra-base hits, including five home runs, in June. This situation could be completely different, but it is worth noting. |
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| Apr 15 2015 | Machado went 1-for-4 with his first home run of the season Wednesday against the Yankees. | It was Machado's first home run of the season, but he also had two strikeouts. He's struggling with his contact rate early on, with seven strikeouts in his first 31 at-bats, but it's premature to draw conclusions from a sample that small. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | Machado was dropped to sixth in the order Monday but he went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI. | Machado entered the game just 1-for-19, but he responded by showing signs of life at the plate for the first time this season. Machado is a boom or bust candidate this season, as he went from 14 home runs in 2013 to 12 home runs in the first half of 2014 before a knee injury wiped out his second half. One of his problems has been working the count as Machado has walked in just 4.7% of his career plate appearances. |
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| Apr 8 2015 | Machado went 0-for-3 with a RBI in Tuesday's game against the Rays. | He is currently hitless through two games and will look to snap out of two hitless streaks Wednesday as he faces Jake Odorizzi, whom he is 0-for-7 against for his career. |
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| Mar 10 2015 | Machado went 3-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Tuesday's spring training game against the Yankees. | Machado has played in five games in eight days and manager Buck Showalter has repeated that the knee injury he suffered last August is not an issue. It sure did not hold Machado back in Tuesday's game, as he would not be stealing bases without being able to run at full speed. Machado stole just two bases in 2014 and speed probably will not be a major part of his game this season. Machado will continue to see steady at-bats this spring as he looks to return to his 2013 form in which he had 68 extra-base hits. |
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| Mar 4 2015 | Machado (knee) made his spring debut Wednesday without incident and went 0-for-3 with a nice defensive play, according to MASN Sports. | Machado skipped Tuesday's opener and elected to play Wednesday instead. He is slated to play Thursday as well, so he is at a point where he can play back-to-back days with no restrictions. The Orioles figure to play Machado a lot this spring. THe 22-year-old has room to grow from his .278/.324/.431 slash line through the first half of 2014. Keep in mind Machado had 51 doubles in 2013 and some of those balls figure to leave the park as he fills out his frame. |
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| Feb 24 2015 | Machado (knee) has joined the Orioles at spring training and he is not restricted in any way after his injury last year, MASN Sports reports. | Machado is expected to see lots of at-bats to test the health of his knee. The injury wiped out half of his season in 2014. Machado is just 22-years-old and he was in the middle of a breakout power year, gathering 12 home runs in 82 games. If he takes the next step forward, he could become a 30 home run threat. |
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| Jan 14 2015 | Machado (knee) said he feels great and expects to be "full-go" for spring training, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports. | Despite his propensity for injury, Machado is exhibiting an encouraging rate of recovery from his latest issue. According to Berry, Machado's only activity limitation Wednesday was lateral movement while fielding grounders. Even with the specter of durability troubles looming over him, Machado appears on track to go into Opening Day at full speed. |
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| Dec 17 2014 | The Orioles believe Machado (knee) will be ready for Opening Day next spring, CSN Baltimore reports. | Though Machado's injury came in the middle of a pennant chase, the injury occurred early enough in that his 4-to-6 month recovery time should have him ready for spring training. It was the second season in a row that Machado suffered a blown out knee. It could be coincidence, or Machado could be on the fringe of gaining notoriety for injury concerns. |
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| Oct 1 2014 | Machado said Wednesday that he has full range of motion in his right knee, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | Machado is just five weeks removed from surgery, but he's already progressed to the point where he could start jogging in a pool next week. The plan is for Machado, who was handed a 4-to-6 month estimated recovery timetable after undergoing the procedure, to head to the team's spring training complex in Sarasota, Florida to continue his rehab. He's aiming to be a ready to go for spring training. |
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| Sep 17 2014 | Machado (knee) will continue to rehab in Los Angeles over the next week, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Manager Buck Showalter acknowledged that Machado is progressing well with his recovery from knee surgery that ended his season in late-August. He should be ready to go for Opening Day of next season, but he'll join the Orioles strictly as a spectator for the playoffs. |
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| Sep 1 2014 | Machado (knee) will be transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of CSN Philadelphia reports. | After undergoing knee surgery last Wednesday, Machado's season was officially over, but the move opens up a roster spot for the addition of outfielder Quintin Barry to the Orioles' corps of reserves. Machado's timetable for a complete recovery remains four-to-six months. |
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| Aug 27 2014 | Machado (knee) underwent successful knee surgery Wednesday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Doctors found nothing unusual during the operation, according to manager Buck Showalter, and thus the 22-year-old's 4-to-6 month estimated recovery timetable remains intact. Machado has now had back-to-back seasons end with knee surgery, but he once again his outstanding promise this year, batting .278/.324/.431 and falling just two homers shy of his 2013 output despite playing in 74 fewer games. |
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| Aug 24 2014 | Machado (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Confirming what was reported days earlier, Machado will have his second consecutive season end prematurely as the result of surgery. After undergoing the procedure Wednesday, Machado will remain in Los Angeles to rehab through mid-September, before heading to the Orioles' spring training complex in Sarasota, Fla. for further recovery exercises. The Orioles are hopeful that he'll be back at close to full health by the start of spring training. |
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| Aug 22 2014 | Machado is expected to have surgery on his injured knee within a week and is likely done for the season, Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports. | This is a devastating blow for the Orioles and for Machado's owners, but it is not unexpected, given how catastrophic the injury appeared to be in real time. This is the second season in a row that the third base phenom will have his season cut short by a knee injury, although this year it is the right knee and last season it was his left knee. He still has significant value in dynasty and keeper leagues, but in single-season formats, it's safe to cut bait. Ryan Flaherty and Chris Davis will continue to share time at the hot corner. |
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| Aug 22 2014 | Machado (knee) will not be ready to return from the disabled list when first eligible August 27, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | The Orioles are expected to provide more information regarding Machado's status Saturday, but at the moment, he remains without a timetable to resume baseball activities. The Orioles are hoping to have their third baseman ready for a prospective playoff run, but whether or not he'll return during the regular season is uncertain at this time. Earlier this week, it was reported that Machado hadn't made much progress since landing on the DL, and nothing major has changed since then. |
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| Aug 19 2014 | Machado (knee) isn't sure that there's been any progress since he was first diagnosed with the sprained knee, CSN Baltimore's Rich Dubroff reports. "We won't know until later on. It needs to heal up on its own," Machado said Monday. "Getting treatment every day, getting my leg exercises. Hopefully we'll see some progression soon." | He could be activated as early as Aug. 27, but it doesn't sound like the injury has improved much since he first sustained it a week ago. An early-to-mid September return seems more likely at this point than a late-August return, and single-season owners in shallower leagues may want to start looking for third base help on the waiver wire. |
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| Aug 13 2014 | Machado, who was placed on the 15-day DL prior to Wednesday's game, was moving around without crutches and said his knee was feeling much better, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado's placement on the disabled list will keep him out until at least Aug. 27, but the Orioles are probably more thankful that the right knee injury doesn't seem to be nearly as severe as last season's left knee ligament tear. The third baseman didn't seem confident that he'd be back in the 15-day minimum, however, so owners in single-season leagues may want to consider looking elsewhere for corner infield help to cover for an absence that could still be rather lengthy. |
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| Aug 13 2014 | Machado (knee) was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. | After Machado was diagnosed with a knee ligament sprain following an MRI on Tuesday, it seemed only a matter of time before he would land on the DL. While the Orioles don't have an exact timetable for his return, the team isn't ruling out a comeback for this season, though it will obviously hinge on how well Machado progresses over the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, Machado's injury leaves the Orioles with rather untenable replacement options at third base, with the light-hitting Ryan Flaherty looking like the top candidate to pick up at-bats at the position. Chris Davis may also move from first base to third on occasion to boost the team's overall offense, but he could be a liability defensively if forced to play the position too frequently. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | Machado (knee ligament sprain) could need a DL stint before returning to action this season, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. "There will be some work he has to do to come back and play," vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said Tuesday. "[Placing Machado on the DL is] under consideration. It may take some time for him to heal. Obviously we will know more [Wednesday]." | He was diagnosed with a right knee ligament sprain Tuesday, but the team said more would be made clear Wednesday about Machado's status and timetable to return to the lineup. The fact that it is not definite that Machado will need a DL stint is excellent news for his owners, but obviously Wednesday will be the more telling day in terms judging his rest-of-season value. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | Machado has been diagnosed with a right knee ligament sprain, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | This is excellent news considering how gruesome the injury appeared in real time, as Machado's right knee completely buckled on a swing. The O's gave an abbreviated update Tuesday, not offering a timetable regarding Machado's potential return, but it seems like there's a chance he could return this season. A more detailed update will be provided by the team Wednesday. Meanwhile Ryan Flaherty, Jonathan Schoop and Chris Davis could all see time at third base. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Machado left Monday's game after his right knee gave out on him during a swing, MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli reports. | He was in serious pain, and needed assistance to walk off the field. He had reconstructive surgery on his left knee at the end of last season, so the one bit of good news is that it's not the same knee. However, the replays of the injury Monday were difficult to watch, and it seems quite possible that the injury is season-ending. Continue to monitor his status for official word from the team, but there isn't much reason for optimism here. Ryan Flaherty and Jonathan Schoop could both be options to replace Machado at third base while he's out. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Machado (knee) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado left Monday's game after his knee buckled on him while in the batter's box, and was later given an initial diagnosis of a sprained right knee. This was just a preliminary classification, however, as the Tuesday MRI should provide better insight as to the nature and severity of the injury. X-rays that were taken Monday night failed to reveal any ligament damage, but an MRI will still be needed to confirm that presumption. Although the injury looked a bit gruesome, the Orioles remain optimistic, and think they may have "dodged a bullet." |
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| Aug 11 2014 | Machado is dealing with a right knee sprain, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado's presumed sprain is just a preliminary diagnosis, as more information should be made available after the team is able to analyze the results of his Monday MRI. Consider him day-to-day until further notice, but this type of injury has the potential to force a longer absence. |
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| Jul 29 2014 | Machado played the role of hero Tuesday, belting a solo walk-off homer in the 12th inning off the Angels' Cory Rasmus. He finished the night 2-for-6 with two RBI. | That's 11 long ones in 266 at-bats this year for Machado, who's been knocking them out of the park at a way higher clip than last season (14 in 667 at-bats). His 27 RBI have been tremendously disappointing, however, for owners in all formats, but the six he's cashed in over the last seven games are hopefully a sign that the third baseman is in for a big second half. Keep him active. |
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| Jul 26 2014 | Machado (back) is in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | A bout of lower-back tightness cost Machado four games, but he's penciled in to man third base and bat seventh Saturday against right-hander Chris Young. In 12 July games to this point, Machado has gone 18-for-45 (.400 average) with three doubles and three homers, after batting just .239 through his first 54 games of the season. |
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| Jul 25 2014 | Machado, who is out again Friday with a sore back, could be used off the bench, and has a chance to start Saturday, Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | Friday will be Machado's fourth game in a row missed due to the strained lower back, but it sounds like he's nearing a return, and should be back in the lineup sometime this weekend. |
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| Jul 25 2014 | Machado (back) remains out of the lineup Friday, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | He has a strained lower back, and will miss a fourth straight game as he's in too much pain and discomfort to play. He's still considered day-to-day, and Ryan Flaherty will get another start at third base. |
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| Jul 24 2014 | Machado (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado was a late scratch Tuesday due to lower back tightness, and will miss his third straight contest as a result of the ailment. Ryan Flaherty will once again be awarded the start at the hot corner in Machado's stead. If the 22-year-old is unable to return to the lineup at some point this weekend, the Orioles may have to consider a DL stint for their regular third baseman. |
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| Jul 23 2014 | Machado (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | A late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to lower-back tightness, Machado will sit again Wednesday as Ryan Flaherty draws another start at the hot corner. Machado was reportedly treated with an anti-inflammatory injection after Tuesday's game, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he's held out of the lineup Thursday as well. |
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| Jul 22 2014 | Machado is a late scratch Tuesday with lower back tightness, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | Ryan Flaherty will slot in at third base. It doesn't sound like a major injury, and owners should consider Machado day-to-day for now. |
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| Jul 19 2014 | Machado went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two RBI as he belted his 10th homer of the year against the Athletics on Friday. | As of June 27, Machado has raised his batting average from .239 to .274. The O's third baseman has been on fire of late, hitting six home runs during the same span while scoring eight runs and driving in eight RBI. Machado certainly has the talent to be one of the better corner infielders in the league over the rest of the season. |
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| Jul 5 2014 | Machado has been reinstated from his five-game suspension for the second game of Saturday's double-header against the Red Sox, CSN Baltimore's Rich Dubroff reports. | Machado will likely get the nod at third base, and will hope to pick up where he left off before the suspension. While his season hasn't gone as planned, Machado does have three home runs over his last four games. |
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| Jul 4 2014 | Machado is eligible to return from his five-game suspension for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado was due to return to the lineup for the lone game that was originally scheduled for Saturday, but Friday's rainout created the doubleheader. Ryan Flaherty will slide back to a bench role to make way for Machado. |
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| Jun 30 2014 | Machado's five-game suspension has been upheld by Major League Baseball, and he will begin serving it Monday night. | Machado had been appealing his five-game suspension -- the result of an early-June bat-throwing incident -- but the league didn't cut the 21-year-old any slack. As a result, he'll miss the entire four-game series against the Rangers, as well as Friday's series opener in Boston. Ryan Flaherty will likely take over at the hot corner until Machado makes his return Saturday. |
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| Jun 29 2014 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Rays. | Machado has now hit two home runs in two days for the O's, and three in his last four. He was recently dropped to the seven spot in the order for the team, and it appears to be paying off. Machado has a suspension looming for an earlier incident with the Oakland Athletics, which will leave him out of the lineup for a maximum of five days depending on how the hearing on the incident goes. |
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| Jun 28 2014 | Machado is in the lineup batting seventh again Saturday, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports. | This means the Orioles have still not heard from MLB about Machado's appeal of the five-game suspension. We should find out about his suspension in the coming days, and hopefully before Monday's games lock for those in weekly leagues. |
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| Jun 26 2014 | Machado is still waiting for the ruling on his appeal, as of Thursday afternoon, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | The appeal, which took place Wednesday, will hopefully result in the suspension being reduced from five games, but owners should expect to be without the third baseman for at least a few games in the near future. |
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| Jun 24 2014 | Machado's hearing regarding his suspension will take place Wednesday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado will be joined by Orioles executive Dan Duquette with the hope that his five-game ban will be reduced by an outing or two. Whenever he begins the suspension, Ryan Flaherty is the most likely option to fill in at third base. |
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| Jun 11 2014 | Machado intends to continue with his appeal of suspension, hoping to get it reduced to 3-4 days, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | He was suspended for five games for his actions in Sunday's game versus the A's, where he intentionally let his bat fly into the infield after it seemed like the A's brushed him off the plate. Meanwhile, Machado was lowered to seventh in the Orioles' order Wednesday, as he's hitless in his last four games. While it would be nice from a fantasy perspective for Machado's suspension to be lessened, it would be even better if his bat were to heat up. |
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| Jun 11 2014 | Machado dropped to seventh in the order for Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox, MASN Sports reports. | Machado may be hoping to receive a lesser ban on his impending suspension, but he is in an 0-for-15 spin at the plate. His numbers are down following the emergent 2013 season, as Machado is slugging just .326 this season compared to .432 last season. |
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| Jun 10 2014 | Machado is in the starting lineup for the Orioles on Tuesday night, Britt Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | It's assumed that Machado is on the brink of appealing his five-game suspension, so he'll be eligible to play until the appeals process plays out. |
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| Jun 10 2014 | Machado has been suspended five games for his actions leading up to and during Sunday's game versus the Athletics, Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports. | An appeal should come from Machado in short order, but by all accounts, he seems to have been slapped on the wrist for his antics over the weekend. Expect him to continue logging time at the hot corner while his appeal is processed and eventually ruled upon in the coming days and weeks. |
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| Jun 9 2014 | Machado's incident Sunday that lead to his ejection is currently being reviewed by Major League Baseball, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado was ejected for throwing his bat Sunday afternoon against the Athletics, although the 21-year-old continues to insist that it was an accident. The bat "slipped" right after A's reliever Fernando Abad came up and in on Machado, and the incident caused the benches to clear, although nothing more serious materialized. If MLB decides to hand down a suspension to Machado, he will almost certainly appeal, and a ruling could ultimately take weeks to reach. |
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| Jun 8 2014 | Machado was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday before being ejected from the game in the eighth inning. | Machado was involved in conflict with third baseman Josh Donaldson earlier in the series, and didn't take too kindly to A's lefty Fernando Abad coming high and inside on him during his eighth-inning at-bat. Following the ensuing pitch, the bat "slipped" out of Machado's hands and went spinning towards Donaldson down the third base line. Although Machado claims it was unintentional, the league is likely to review the incident to determine if any suspensions will be necessary. |
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| Jun 1 2014 | Machado went 2-for-4 with his first career grand slam in Sunday's victory over the Astros. | Machado has hit .230 over his first month of action, but the 21-year-old is due to get going at the plate soon. He's actually striking out at a slightly lower rate than last season, and walking at a higher rate, but a .244 BABIP suggests that a lot of the hits just aren't falling for Machado. Once the hits come, so will the runs, especially when hitting out of the two-spot in a potent Orioles lineup. |
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| May 25 2014 | Machado (groin) is back in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado was held out of Friday and Saturday's lineups due to groin stiffness, but felt well enough during Sunday's batting practice to make a return. He'll bat second and start at the hot corner, as usual. |
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| May 25 2014 | Machado (groin) swatted his second homer of the season and walked twice in Sunday's win over the Indians. | The Orioles initially held off on announcing Sunday's lineup due to concerns about Machado's availability after he missed the previous two games, but the third baseman made it through batting practice without a hitch and came up big during the game. His fifth-inning solo shot allowed the Orioles to claim a 3-2 lead and extended his hitting streak to eight games. |
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| May 24 2014 | Machado (groin) is not in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Athletics MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko reports. | Machado also missed Friday's game due to the groin injury. Machado hopes to be back in a few days according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Ryan Flaherty will start at third base in place of Machado on Saturday. |
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| May 23 2014 | Machado (groin) is not in the lineup Friday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | He left Thursday's game due to groin tightness, and while the injury is not considered serious, the team is opting to give him the day off Friday. Ryan Flaherty will man the hot corner against the Indians and Machado should be considered day-to-day. |
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| May 22 2014 | Machado was removed from Thursday's game in extra innings due to stiffness in his right groin, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado went 1-for-6 through 11 innings, before being replaced by Jonathan Schoop. The O's third baseman has yet to heat up this year, but he's been a regular in the lineup since his May 1 season debut. |
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| May 22 2014 | Machado will be re-evaluated Friday after leaving Thursday's game due to groin tightness, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | While Machado's groin apparently got worse throughout the game, it sounds like he might've played through the issue, had manager Buck Showalter not intervened. The third baseman did say that he agreed with Showalter's decision to remove him after 11 innings. |
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| May 18 2014 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Royals. | Machado logged his first three-hit game of the season, bringing his average up to .239 on the year. He's now working on a modest four-game hit streak, going 7-for-12 at the plate over that span. A slow start was expected after Machado missed all of April while in the final stages of a rehab program from knee surgery, but the 21-year-old appears poised to get going at the plate. |
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| May 9 2014 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Astros. | Machado swatted his first home run since returning from knee surgery just over a week ago. Keep in mind that Machado's sample size is small since he missed over a month while getting his knee back in shape, but he has a 61.5% ground ball rate prior to Friday's game. Machado can turn things around in a hurry. Patience is warranted. |
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| May 2 2014 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a single and a run in Friday's win over the Twins. | Machado collected his first hit of the season. Don't read too much into his 1-for-9 start. Machado has not struck out in his nine plate appearances and he had hits aplenty during his brief minor league rehab. |
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| May 2 2014 | Machado (knee) went 0-for-5 with four ground outs and a pop out in his 2014 debut Thursday night. | Not the debut Machado imagined, but the important thing is that he's healthy. Fantasy owners are hoping that some of last season's doubles turn into homers, and a more patient approach from Machado could go a long way in making that a reality. |
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| May 1 2014 | Machado is in the starting lineup for the second game of Thursday's double-header, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado will make his 2014 debut, starting at the hot corner and batting second in the lineup. He should be in line to take the majority of reps at third base for the Orioles moving forward, although they may ease him into action at the beginning. |
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| May 1 2014 | The Orioles activated Machado (knee) from the disabled list Thursday, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado is set to return to action just over seven months removed from tearing his ACL. The Orioles have been patient with his rehab work, so though his recovery period was brief, he should be relatively 100 percent. Machado may not play in every game right away -- he will not start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates -- but expect him to serve as the Orioles' regular third baseman moving forward. |
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| Apr 30 2014 | Machado (knee) will have to wait at least one more day to make his season debut with the announcement that Wednesday's game between the Orioles and Pirates has been postponed. | Machado was set to play Tuesday before that game was canceled, and his return will be pushed back again with Wednesday's game also being lost to the weather. Machado's debut will almost certainly come sometime Thursday with the Orioles playing a doubleheader, but it remains to be seen if he will play in the first game, and if he will play in the nightcap if he plays in the opener. |
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| Apr 29 2014 | Machado (knee) is now in line to be activated Wednesday after Tuesday's game between the Orioles and Pirates was rained out, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. | Machado has already rejoined the team and should be ready to go as soon as the Orioles can get a game in. Rain is expected again Wednesday, so Machado's return could be pushed back again. However, expect him to be in the lineup whenever the Orioles play next. |
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| Apr 29 2014 | The Orioles are planning to activate Machado (knee) from the disabled list Tuesday, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. | The Orioles have not made an official announcement, and their plans could change if Tuesday's game is rained out, but it appears that Machado is set to make his season debut Tuesday night. While a final decision on Machado's status for Tuesday's game will not come until sometime Tuesday afternoon, Machado's return to the Orioles' lineup is imminent. |
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| Apr 28 2014 | Machado (knee) will man DH in a rehab game Monday at High-A Frederick, after which the Orioles will make a decision on activation from the disabled list, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Machado has played in three consecutive games, tallying at least one hit in each one, en route to eight hits, including one triple and four doubles, in 12 at-bats. Because he has sustained his run at the plate, Orioles brass likely realize that he's nearly recovered from the torn medial patellar ligament that he sustained in the final week of the 2013 campaign. It's unclear if Monday's performance will necessarily result in clearance for major league action, but all signs point to an imminent season debut. |
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| Apr 26 2014 | Orioles manager Buck Showalter declined to rule Machado (knee) out for the Orioles' upcoming mid-week series against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | A return next weekend against the Twins still seems more likely, but Machado may have made an impression with a 3-for-4 outing in his first rehab game Friday night. |
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| Apr 25 2014 | Machado (knee) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a triple for High-A Frederick Friday night. | This was quite a performance for Machado in his first of what is expected to be 5-to-6 rehab games. The Orioles young star is gearing toward a return to the big league club next weekend. |
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| Apr 25 2014 | Machado (knee) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Fredrick on Friday, batting second and getting the nod at DH, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | He was going to play third base, but the game was delayed by weather, and with the slick surface, the team is playing it safe and will keep Machado out of the field. He will play 5-6 more rehab games and, if all goes well, rejoin the Orioles next weekend in Minnesota. |
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| Apr 24 2014 | Machado (knee), who will begin a rehab assignment Friday, may be able to make his season debut next weekend in Minnesota, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | That would give the third baseman about 6-7 rehab games, which could be enough, given that he's already been playing at extended spring training. A debut at the very beginning of May seems quite possible, but the Orioles will likely wait to make a decision. |
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| Apr 23 2014 | Machado (knee) is slated to play nine innings at third base in his first minor league rehab game with High-A Frederick on Friday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | In his final extended spring training game Wednesday, Machado played seven innings at the hot corner and went 3-for-4 with three singles. He'll travel to Frederick on Thursday, and while it's uncertain how long of a rehab assignment Machado will need, the 21-year-old appears headed for an early-May activation. |
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| Apr 22 2014 | Machado will start his rehab assignment at High-A Frederick on Friday, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | Machado will play seven innings at third base in an extended spring game Wednesday and then travel to begin his rehab assignment. After his start at High-A, he is expected to move quickly to the Orioles' higher affiliates, meaning he could be in the Orioles' lineup in a matter of weeks. |
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| Apr 22 2014 | Machado (knee) fit in five more at-bats as the DH in an extended spring training game Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | Once again, Machado emerged without a setback in his third such outing in a four-day span, lending credence to the idea that a rehab assignment is imminent. Don't be surprised if said assignment begins by week's end. |
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| Apr 22 2014 | Machado (knee) played in his second extended spring training game Monday, MASN Sports reports. | Machado went 0-for-5 with a sacrifice fly, but the important thing is he has remained on schedule in his comeback. He could begin a minor league rehab assignment later this week. |
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| Apr 20 2014 | Machado (knee) experienced normal soreness after playing in an extended spring training game Saturday, MASN Sports reports. He will play in the field again Monday. | Machado could start a rehab assignment by the end of the week if things continue to go well. He played five innings in the field Saturday, will play seven innings Monday and will be the DH on Tuesday. If the Orioles can stretch him out to nine innings after that he will be ready for the rehab. |
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| Apr 19 2014 | Machado (knee) played five innings at third base in an extended spring training Saturday without issue, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Machado had logged 17 at-bats in extended spring training prior to the game, but Saturday marked his first time playing the field since suffering the knee injury last postseason. Manager Buck Showalter said the 21-year-old will play again Sunday, and while nothing's set in stone, it seems likely Machado will head out on a rehab assignment next week. |
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| Apr 18 2014 | Machado (knee) will log five innings at third base in an extended spring training outing Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | On Friday, Machado took part in batting practice, ran the bases, and even slid for a second consecutive day, after which he "felt good." Manager Buck Showalter further stated that Machado will have to complete two or three game at extended spring training, before embarking upon a rehab assignment, according to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com. In any case, he appears as if he'll be back in action be month's end, if all goes as planned. |
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| Apr 17 2014 | Machado (knee) ran the bases again Thursday at extended spring training and will incorporate sliding into his running Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | If all goes well on that front, Machado will play an extended spring training game Saturday. Because he's already picked up 17 plate appearances in extended spring action beforehand, Machado may only need to play in three or four games before beginning a rehab assignment. He remains on track for a late-April or early May return. |
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| Apr 16 2014 | Machado (knee) ran the bases Wednesday without issue, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado injured his knee stepping awkwardly on the first base bag last postseason, so his ability to run the bases with no problems has to be reassuring. The O's will keep Machado at their spring training complex in Sarasota, Florida, through the end of the week, but if he continues to respond well, Machado may be sent out on a rehab assignment early next week. |
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| Apr 15 2014 | Machado (knee) will run the bases Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | With Machado's knee holding up to sprints at 180 feet Tuesday, the team has decided to return him to baserunning drills. It typically represents the final hurdle a player must clear before returning to game action, so if Machado can run the bases without issue, there's at least a chance he heads out for a rehab assignment before the end of the week. |
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| Apr 14 2014 | Machado's left knee handled 90-foot sprints admirably Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | Machado was able to rip off six at the aforementioned distance, which he'll eventually up to 180 feet. No matter the progress he makes, until he's able to make turns on the basepaths, his season debut will be in limbo. |
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| Apr 14 2014 | Machado (knee) is scheduled to take part in sprints of 180 feet Tuesday, with extended spring training outings possible by week's end, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports. | Machado will take part in two or three rehab games, before his activation from the disabled list will be considered. Meanwhile, the distance of his sprints Tuesday will double those from Monday, which should be a good test of his conditioning. At this point, hitting and rounding the bases appear to be the primary obstacles to game action. |
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| Apr 12 2014 | Machado (knee) is expected to run sprints Monday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado logged six at-bats in a simulated game Saturday, and while he hasn't actually been cleared to run sprints, manager Buck Showalter said the 21-year-old may have sneaked some in. He seems to be progressing along, and it's believed that Machado is not too far off from running the bases. That's typically the final hurdle a player must clear before returning to competitive action. |
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| Apr 11 2014 | Machado (knee) will take a few at-bats in an extended spring game Saturday, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | It's not entirely clear where Machado stands in his recovery, but he continues to make progress in the right direction. He will not run the bases just yet, but he's not far off from doing so. |
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| Apr 8 2014 | Machado (knee) ran on a pool treadmill Tuesday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | It appears Machado is ramping things up on his workout activities, though he is yet to run at full speed. The Orioles will continue to play it cautious and it looks like he is a couple of weeks away from returning. Several games in a minor league rehab is almost a certainty. |
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| Apr 7 2014 | Machado (knee) will increase the intensity of his baseball activities on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado will undergo what is being called a "step up day," in which he plans to ramp up his workload with respect to baseball activities. The next big step for him will be to run at full speed, and if this happens on Monday, he could be cleared for minor league games within the week. |
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| Apr 6 2014 | Machado will participate in "another functional baseball day" Sunday, which will include light jogging, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Machado continues inching towards a return, but no timeline has yet been established. The last hurdle he must clear is to partake in full sprints, and once this happens he should be very close to returning to games. Look for Machado to then play in a few minor league games to get his timing back before returning to the Orioles. |
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| Mar 30 2014 | Machado (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday. | If the stint is backdated to March 22 as expected, Machado could return as early as April 6, however this is certainly not a guarantee. The next step for Machado will be to receive clearance to begin playing in minor league games, and when this happens, there will likely be a clearer timetable for a potential return date. |
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| Mar 23 2014 | Machado (knee) will start the season on the 15-day disabled list, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. | Assuming the stint is backdated to March 22, Machado will be eligible to return as soon as April 6, but it's far from certain that he'll be ready at that time. The 21-year-old is recovering from reconstructive knee surgery, and has been dealing with some soreness of late as a result of scar tissue. He could be cleared to play in minor league games before the end of the spring, but it looks like Ryan Flaherty may have to move over to man the hot corner until Machado's back. |
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| Mar 22 2014 | Machado (knee) may run Sunday, MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports. | Things continue to progress in the right direction for Machado, as he had all physical restrictions lifted following Thursday's visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He continues to rehab his mild calf and hamstring strains, but the news that he may run this weekend certainly points to him being able to take the field sooner than later, although a return by Opening Day appears unlikely. |
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| Mar 22 2014 | Machado (knee) will play in a minor league game, or a backfield game if he is able to take the field this spring, the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | As long as Machado doesn't play in a revenue game (a spring training game), his DL date, should he need one, can be backdated to Saturday, March 22, which is the first day players can be counted as being on the disabled list. This means that if the Orioles place Machado on the DL, the first day he would be able to take the field in a big league game would be April 6 in Detroit. He will test his knee by running possibly Sunday, and certainly next week, so there remains an outside shot that he's available for Opening Day, but April 6 seems like a more realistic target date. |
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| Mar 20 2014 | Following Thursday's visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Machado (knee) has had all of his physical restrictions lifted, but he will continue to rehabilitate mild calf and hamstring strains that have been bothering him since last week, ESPN's Stephania Bell reports. "He looks better every time I see him," Dr. ElAttrache said. "His kneecap is tracking normally, his muscle girth is almost the same as his opposite leg and his level of function exceeds where we thought he'd be at this point." Machado was also encouraged, saying, "The news couldn't have been any better today. I'm excited. I'm just that much closer to being out on the field." | Machado is a poor bet to be ready for Opening Day but still hasn't officially been ruled out. With less than two weeks remaining before the season starts, he still needs to build up strength in his affected leg, and also needs to get some reps in game situations. An Opening Day or early-April debut is less of a long shot than it was earlier this week, but mid-to-late April still seems more likely. |
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| Mar 19 2014 | Machado (knee) has run in a pool but has yet to resume running on ground since being shut down last week, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports. | As of last Sunday, Machado was still unwilling to rule himself out for Opening Day, but it seems like a foregone conclusion at this point that he won't be ready. Machado was shut down due to discomfort caused by scar tissue in his surgically-repaired left knee, but it is a normal part of the recovery process and Machado has indicated that the scar tissue is beginning to break up. Still, a mid-April return is looking like an absolute best-case scenario for his 2014 debut. |
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| Mar 16 2014 | Machado (knee) is still not ruling himself out for Opening Day, MLB.com reports. | Machado hasn't run in six days due to discomfort caused by scar tissue in his left knee, and while it is a normal part of the recovery process, the delay figures to keep him from being ready to start the season. He said the scar tissue is beginning to break up, but it's uncertain when Machado may be cleared to run and his optimism should be taken with the usual grain of salt. If he can begin playing in games within the next 10 days or so, the 21-year-old will be on track to join the team at some point in April. |
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| Mar 16 2014 | Machado (knee) is expected to able to run in the next few days, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | Scar tissue in Machado's left knee as caused some soreness of late, and while not unexpected, he was forced to shut down his running program and postpone an exam which was scheduled for next Thursday as a result. Manager Buck Showalter said this week that it's looking like Machado won't be ready for Opening Day, but he's not yet willing to rule the 21-year-old out. A return around mid-April seems more realistic. |
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| Mar 15 2014 | Machado (knee) hasn't been able to run the past few days and his next evaluation exam for Thursday has been postponed. | Machado can't get clearance to play in games until he has that exam, but he won't have it until he can run and do everything. Naturally this raises questions about him being available to play by Opening Day. |
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| Mar 9 2014 | Machado (knee) expects to start sliding next week, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Machado was cleared for side-to-side movement earlier in the week and took part in running drills Friday, but his biggest tests, namely sliding and baserunning, still await. His checkup on the knee is looming March 18, and he's long said he hopes to be cleared to play at that time or shortly thereafter. If so, Machado could be ready to play in early April. |
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| Mar 7 2014 | Machado (knee) participated in running drills on Friday, and was able to step on the bag with both feet, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Machado is due for a checkup on his knee on March 18, but has seemingly been coming along well in his rehab in the meantime. Should this appointment go well, look for Machado to fully resume baseball activities soon, with his sights set on an April return. |
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| Mar 5 2014 | Machado (knee) had a mole removed from his back Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | Not much to see here, as Machado didn't even miss a day of camp. In fact, he was cleared Wednesday to begin moving side to side in drills, as he continues to work himself back from reconstructive left knee surgery in October. The 21-year-old is tentatively scheduled for a follow-up exam on his knee March 18, and the hope is that he'll be cleared for baserunning at that time. |
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| Feb 26 2014 | Machado is tentatively scheduled to receive a check-up on his surgically-repaired knee March 18, Eduardo Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado has not yet been cleared for baserunning drills, but there is a chance he could receive full clearance for all baseball activities that day if doctors are satisfied with his progress. While things seem to be moving in the right direction for Machado, his status for Opening Day remains in question. |
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| Feb 21 2014 | Machado (knee) took small side steps for the first time this spring during Friday's workout, MASN Sports reports. | Machado is eying an early-April return from his devastating injury last fall, though Opening Day could still be in the cards. The Orioles will take a cautious approach with him for the time being. |
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| Feb 20 2014 | Machado (knee) hopes to be ready by early-to-mid April, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | If Machado continues to progress as expected, he should be cleared to play in games around March 15 and would thus be in line to return in the season's first month. While the report doesn't state so explicitly, it seems Opening Day is unlikely for Machado. He has yet to be cleared to run the bases after undergoing reconstructive left knee surgery in October. |
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| Feb 16 2014 | Machado (knee) has been cleared for everything except running the bases and sliding, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | Machado said he's still unsure whether he will be ready for Opening Day, but that the knee feels good. If he continues to progress without a setback, Machado hopes to be cleared for games by mid-March, or five months after reconstructive left knee surgery. He's been hitting for more than a month and logged his first spring training workout Sunday. |
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| Feb 1 2014 | Machado (knee) has been cleared to hit and run but isn't allowed to run the bases or take off after making contact, the MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | Machado is taking the next step and should be able to run the bases soon, if his knee responds well over the next few weeks. The young third baseman seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery but hasn't declared himself a go for Opening Day. Manager Buck Showalter said that Machado needs to play in spring training games by mid-March to have a shot at starting at third base on Opening Day. |
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| Jan 29 2014 | Machado (knee) could be cleared to resume baseball activities later this week. | Machado is set to undergo a check-up on his knee later this week, and it is expected that he will be given the green light to resume baseball activities if doctors are satisfied with his progress. Either way, Machado's recovery appears to be far ahead of schedule, and it's possible he could be ready for Opening Day. |
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| Jan 16 2014 | Machado is 6-to-8 weeks ahead of the typical recovery period for the surgery that he had in mid-October, the Baltimore Sun reports. | All reports have been positive, and Machado seems to be on track for Opening Day. However, Orioles manager Buck Showalter previously said that Machado will need to play in spring training games by approximately March 15 to be ready for Opening Day. While March 15 seems like a very reasonable goal, the situation still bears watching. |
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| Jan 13 2014 | Machado (knee) may receive clearance for baseball activities Thursday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | Machado will meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed surgery on the young third baseman's knee in October. While he still can't be considered a sure thing for Opening Day, Machado seems to be progressing in the right direction, and he is expected to arrive in Sarasota for spring training on Feb. 6. |
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| Jan 9 2014 | Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects Machado (knee) to be ready for Opening Day, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | Despite Showalter's positive words, fantasy owners should still account for the possibility that Machado won't be ready for the beginning of the season. As spring training approaches, more substantive reports on his health should be available. Machado was given a timetable of six months in mid-October, after initially receiving a four-to-six month estimate. |
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| Oct 29 2013 | Machado said Tuesday that his recovery from knee surgery is going fine, the Baltimore Sun reports. Said Machado, "It's been going great. The knee looks great. The rehab is going pretty well. Hopefully, I just have got to continue working hard, and hopefully I'll be ready for spring." | Originally, the Orioles said Machado would miss six months, which would put him at risk of missing Opening Day, but there is also a strong chance that he could be ready sooner than that if everything continues to go well. |
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| Oct 29 2013 | Machado said Tuesday that his recovery from knee surgery is "going great," the Baltimore Sun reports. | "It's been going great," Machado said. "The knee looks great. The rehab is going pretty well. Hopefully, I just have got to continue working hard, and hopefully I'll be ready for spring." Originally, the Orioles said Machado would miss six months, which would put him at risk of missing Opening Day, but there is also a strong chance that he could be ready sooner than that if everything continues to go well. |
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| Oct 14 2013 | Though Machado's knee surgery went as planned, the Orioles now expect their star third baseman to be out for approximately six months, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports. | Machado was previously reported to have a timetable of 4-6 months, but is now expected to miss a full six months, despite undergoing successful surgery Monday. The new timetable still gives him a chance to be ready for Opening Day, but Machado is unlikely to return for the beginning of spring training. |
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| Oct 14 2013 | Orioles GM Dan Duquette said that the team's six-month estimate for Machado's (knee) recovery is "conservative", the Baltimore Sun's Eduardo A. Encina reports. | Machado underwent successful surgery Monday, but the Orioles still updated his timetable from 4-6 months to "approximately six months". It sounds like Machado has a real chance to be ready in less than six months, so he certainly shouldn't be ruled out for Opening Day, at least at this juncture. The star third baseman's recovery figures to be one of the biggest stories around the league this offseason. |
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| Oct 10 2013 | Machado (knee) will undergo reconstructive surgery on the MPFL in his left knee and will need 4-6 months of rehab, MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko reports. | Machado had initially opted to rest and rehabilitate his injured left knee, but the decision was changed Thursday. He'll have the surgery in Los Angeles on Monday. With the recovery time needed, his goal is to be ready for the beginning of spring training, but we'll see how his rehab goes before considering that a sure thing. |
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| Sep 30 2013 | Machado (knee) received a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on Monday, during which his previous recommendation of rest and rehabilitation, but no surgery, was confirmed, MASN reports. | Of course, Machado's diagnosis of a torn medial patellar ligament was confirmed, as he avoided one of the severe knee injuries that may have threatened much of the 2014 season. His particular ailment will keep him out of commission for 6-to-8 weeks, and despite potential pratfalls when he's able to work out again, he should be ready for the commencement of spring training 2014. |
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| Sep 25 2013 | Machado will receive a second opinion on his knee Monday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | The meeting is just meant to confirm what was determined Tuesday: that Machado is suffering from a torn medial patellar ligament rather than a more severe ACL or MCL tear. Machado is out for the rest of the regular season no matter the injury and can afford to take the time to obtain a proper diagnosis. |
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| Sep 25 2013 | Machado was placed on the 60-day DL on Wednesday, MASN Sports reports. | Machado's season had already been declared over after he was diagnosed with a torn medial patellar ligament that will sideline him for six-to-eight weeks. Jason Pridie's contract was purchased from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the 40-man roster spot vacated by Machado. |
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| Sep 24 2013 | Machado (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn medial patellar ligament and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. | Machado's season is obviously over, but this is still regarded as good news, as the 21-year-old did not damage his ACL or MCL in Monday's ugly incident at Tropicana Field. While Machado did hit below .200 in both July and September, he'll finish as the leader in the American League with 51 doubles, only behind Matt Carpenter in all of baseball. It's possible that he may avoid surgery, and he is expected to be ready for spring training. |
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| Sep 24 2013 | Machado (leg) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, MASN Sports reports. | Machado suffered a gruesome knee injury in Monday's game against the Rays and had to be taken off on a stretcher. He reportedly underwent an MRI on Tuesday and the results are expected to be announced sometime shortly. It seemed to be a severe injury and it would be surprising if he is able to return this season. It is the first game of the season that he is not in the lineup for the Orioles. |
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| Sep 23 2013 | Machado left Monday's game against the Rays due to a left leg injury. | He had to be carted off after hitting the first base bag awkwardly, and the initial fear is it could be a knee injury, as his entire leg seemed to completely buckle and he immediately grabbed the left knee area. It would be shocking if Machado's fine 2013 season wasn't finished. |
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| Sep 14 2013 | Machado went 2-for-5 with his 14th home run and 50th double of the season in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays. | Machado comfortably leads the AL in doubles, though his pace has slowed down since the All-Star break. While he's had a trying second half of the season at the plate, it wouldn't be surprising if the young third baseman heats up before the end of the year. |
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| Sep 4 2013 | Machado connected on home run No. 13 in Wednesday's loss to the Indians. | Machado's fifth-inning, three-run blast tied the game and continued a greater trend of the developing power he's shown in the second half. After hitting a major-league leading 39 doubles but just seven homers before the All-Star break, Machado has contributed seven doubles and six home runs since. |
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| Aug 28 2013 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Red Sox. | Machado went deep for the 12th time this season and the third time in the month of August. He also now has an AL-leading 44 doubles this season. He will be a key piece hitting in the second spot for the Orioles as they chase a playoff spot. |
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| Aug 3 2013 | Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in the Orioles' loss to the Mariners on Saturday. | The double was Machado's first since July 6, but he still leads the major leagues with 40. The home run was his 10th of the season, and that total should climb in future years as some of those doubles top the wall. |
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| Jul 30 2013 | Machado was hit on the left forearm on an Adam Jones line drive during batting practice but will remain in the Orioles' lineup against the Astros, MASN reports. | Despite a potential X-ray prior to the game, Machado will indeed take on his typical spot at third base and second in the order. While he has notched just three hits over his last 28 at-bats, two of them have landed beyond the outfield fence, bringing his home run total to a modest nine in 454 at-bats this season. |
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| Jul 10 2013 | Machado went 3-for-5 Wednesday night with an RBI, run scored and third triple of the season. | Machado had slowed down a little bit in July, but used the Orioles' series against the Rangers to turn things around. The young third baseman collected seven hits, three RBI and a home run in the three game set. |
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| Jul 8 2013 | Machado went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Rangers. | Machado continued his hitting assault with three singles. However, while he has been on pace to break the MLB single season record in doubles, Machado has just one double in his last seven games. Machado is still realizing his potential this season, even if he cannot keep up his record pace. |
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| Jun 30 2013 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday night's win over the Yankees. | The 20-year-old phenom continues to crush the baseball on a nightly basis as he's now sporting a line of .321/.350/.489. He now has 38 doubles and six home runs this year and is one of the best-hitting third basemen in the game. He should continue being a great source of runs, average, and RBI for the Orioles as they fight their way through the AL East. |
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| Jun 27 2013 | Machado was ejected from Thursday's game for arguing balls and strikes. | In case you were wondering why Alexi Casilla replaced Machado in the lineup, don't worry -- the kid's fine. Machado went 1-for-3 before exiting. |
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| Jun 19 2013 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's blowout of the Tigers. | Though Machado's 14-game hitting streak was snapped during Monday's 0-fer, he's rebounded with two multi-hit games in a row (and seven in his last eight) to raise his batting average to .326. The stolen base was his sixth of the season and provided some added garnish to yet another excellent day at the plate. |
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| Jun 16 2013 | Machado went 2-for-4 and stretched his hitting streak to 14 games in Sunday's win over the Red Sox. | Machado now has 32 doubles this season and is on pace to break the MLB record of 67 doubles. The highest number achieved recently is Todd Helton with 59 in 2000. Machado is not even 21-years-old yet and he is already an elite hitter. Those doubles may morph into home runs in the coming seasons, but for now Machado is without a home run since May 5. |
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| Jun 10 2013 | Machado mashed his MLB-leading 27th double of the season Sunday during Baltimore's win in Tampa Bay. | After racking up 36 runs during the first two months of the season, Machado tallied just his third and fourth in June. Meanwhile, he extended his hitting streak to seven games Sunday, but his average has actually dropped nine points to .317, as he has been unable to notch a multi-hit outing during that span. |
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| May 30 2013 | Machado went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Nationals. | Machado's eighth-inning double, his major-league-leading 25th two-bagger of the season, provided a key insurance run for Baltimore. He's only hit five homers so far this year, but perhaps some of the doubles he's hitting will leave the yard. |
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| May 27 2013 | Machado went 3-for-5 with a double, a run, and a stolen base in Monday's 6-2 win over the Nationals. | Machado only has five home runs this season, but easily leads the majors with 23 doubles, en route to a .335/.366/.522 batting line. He isn't known as a speedster, so the five stolen bases to this point are a nice bonus for fantasy owners. Machado only swiped two bags in 191 at-bats last season. |
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| May 24 2013 | Machado was 3-for-6 with a run scored in the Orioles win over Toronto on Friday night. | They were all singles - not his trademark doubles - but he remains red hot, and now has his average up to .335 on the season. The 20-year-old is a star on the rise. |
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| May 11 2013 | Machado stayed in the game after fouling a ball hard off his ankle in the fifth and went 3-for-6 with one RBI and a pair of runs scored against the Twins. It was his tie-breaking single in the 10th inning that gave the Orioles the lead and eventual win. | Machado continues to shine for the Orioles this season, batting .314 with five home runs and 23 RBI over 36 games. He's even kicked in four stolen bases. At the ripe, old age of 20, Machado should be a force in the majors and for fantasy teams for years to come. |
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| May 8 2013 | Machado went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base during the Orioles' 5-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday. | Machado lost his 11-game hit streak a few nights ago but has immediately picked things back up with hits in his last three games including multi-hit performances in two of them. The rookie now has a slash line of .313/.353/.514 with five home runs and four stolen bases on the season, making him one of the top producing third basemen right now. |
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| May 4 2013 | Machado went 2-for-5 with his fourth homer of the season and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Angels. | An 11-game hitting streak for Machado came to an end Friday, but he got right back to business with a two-hit game Saturday. He's now recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games, and Machado has already eclipsed his stolen base total from last year (two) in 20 fewer games. |
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| May 1 2013 | Machado stayed hot Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a double, and hist third home run of the season. | Machado is seeing the ball real well recently, accruing a current 10-game hitting streak. While his .304 batting average in April may have been inflated by a .355 BABIP, he has made improvements in both his strikeout-rate (16.0%) and his walk-rate (5.6%) from last season; so he should be able to sustain his early season success. |
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| Apr 28 2013 | Machado went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBIs in Sunday's loss to the Athletics. | Machado has strung together a seven game hitting streak that includes five extra-base hits. He has not struck out in his last five games. That was enough to push his season average over .300. |
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| Apr 23 2013 | Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. | While Machado isn't going to blow you away with immense power or speed, he has been plenty serviceable at the hot corner this season. He raised his average to .268 and the double was his sixth of the season, giving him eight extra-base hits on the year. |
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| Apr 20 2013 | Machado went 3-for-4 with a go-ahead double, three-run home run, and four RBI in Saturday's game against the Dodgers. | Machado ripped a double in the fifth to break a tie off Dodgers' righty Josh Beckett then later chased him from the game with the three-run bomb. After going 0-for-4 in the first game of the doubleheader, he bounced back to raise his season average to .268. Machado is the everyday player at the hot corner and given his prospect status, will be given every opportunity to slug away for the Orioles. |
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| Apr 2 2013 | Machado will open the season batting second in the order Tuesday against the Rays, MASN Sports reports. | The move to the top of the order is somewhat surprising given Machado's age. He hit .268/.349/.357 this spring in 56 at-bats without a home run. There is star potential, but it will probably take Machado some more time to mature at the plate. However, he will get a few extra at-bats given his slot in the order and he is slotted in front of Adam Jones and Matt Wieters, which should give Machado some pitches to hit. |
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| Mar 10 2013 | Machado (mouth) returned to game action Sunday, MASN Sports reports. | Machado got a root canal surgery out of the way in spring training, so it would not be an issue during the regular season. There is no cause for concern with Machado having some minor procedures performed. |
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| Mar 7 2013 | Machado had a root canal procedure after Thursday's game, MASN Sports reports. | It seems Machado is having the precautionary stuff taken care of in the spring -- first the acid-reflux issue and now root canal. He will miss Friday's game, but return Saturday. |
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| Feb 20 2013 | Machado (stomach) participated in Wednesday's intrasquad game and belted a ball to the wall in right field, MASN Sports reports. | It appears his battle against acid reflux is not going to keep him out of spring drills. The Orioles easily could have held him out of Wednesday's activities for a day of rest, but instead Machado was able to participate fully. |
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| Feb 19 2013 | Machado worked out Tuesday, but the Orioles are worried his acid reflux symptoms are not being caused by an ulcer, MASN Sports reports. | Machado had been held out of Monday's activities. A stomach ulcer would be a blow to Machado's spring. The team should have the results of that test in the near future. It does not sound like the team is that worried since he was cleared to work out. |
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| Jan 20 2013 | Machado said he will not take any practice as a shortstop during spring training following a discussion he had with manager Buck Showalter, MASN Sports reports. | Machado came up as a shortstop, but the Orioles are invested with J.J. Hardy for two more years. Machado appears to be set at shortstop, at least for two more seasons. An injury to Hardy appears to be Machado's only avenue to multi-position flexibility. |
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| Dec 4 2012 | Machado battled meningitis in November but he has completely recovered, manager Buck Showalter told MASN Sports. | Machado spent a day and a half in the hospital with the infection, enough to give the Orioles quite a scare. He has resumed his offseason workouts without any issue. |
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| Oct 5 2012 | Machado was 1-for-3 with an RBI single in the Orioles win over Texas in the AL wildcard playoff game Friday night. | Playing third base, he became just the tenth player in major league history to drive in a run in a post-season game at age 20. One component of the Orioles improbable season in 2012, he would seem to have an exciting career ahead. |
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| Sep 26 2012 | Machado went 2-for-4 with two home runs in a 12-2 Orioles' win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday. | Machado seems to hit home runs in bunches. With only six home runs on the season, this is his second multiple home run game of the season. While he offers some pop and a premium position, Machado continues to hit at the very bottom of the Orioles lineup. |
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| Sep 22 2012 | Machado went 3-for-6 with a run scored and two RBI in a 9-6 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. | Machado isn't a polished hitter by any means, but he's proven that at the age of 20 he's already good enough to play in the majors. Most of his value comes from his defense, which won't help fantasy owners, but the bat should catch up, perhaps as soon as next season. For now his fantasy value is limited since he hits at the bottom of the order and only has one home run in his past 142 at-bats. |
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| Sep 1 2012 | Machado went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. | It was the second two-hit game in the series for Machado, who improved his average to .257 on the season. The rookie has shown some good things during his brief time in the majors, but his position at the bottom of the Orioles' lineup generally makes him a risk for RBI opportunities. |
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| Aug 21 2012 | Machado went 2-3 with a triple, a run and a RBI Tuesday against the Rangers. | After his torrid big league start, Machado had gone hit-less in the three games heading into Tuesday's contest, so it was good to see the youngster bounce back with a multi-hit game. It must be remembered that most experts thought Machado's call-up was a bit premature, so there will still likely be some lean times down the stretch. |
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| Aug 10 2012 | Machado is starting at third base and batting eighth Friday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports. | Machado started his career on the right note and will look to carry that success over to Friday's game. Luke Hochevar is starting for Kansas City, which should help Machado's chances. |
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| Aug 10 2012 | Machado was 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, and four RBI in Baltimore's win over the Royals on Friday night. | More Machado bravado as the Orioles new third baseman electrified the Camden Yards crowd by homering off of Luke Hochevar in the fifth inning, and then repeating the feat in the sixth. In two games he has a triple, a pair of home runs, four RBI, and a .500 batting average. A shortstop by trade, he is playing third base in his major league trials, and could theoretically qualify for dual eligibility in some leagues. He's the real deal, and should be aggressively pursued in most fantasy formats. |
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| Aug 9 2012 | Machado will make his major league debut at third base Thursday, batting ninth, the Baltimore Sun reports. | Though a shortstop by trade, Machado should be the team's regular third baseman unless he struggles at the plate. The 20-year-old will take his first big league hacks against the Royals' Will Smith. |
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| Aug 9 2012 | Machado had a pair of hits and scored a run in his major league debut Thursday. | The first hit of Machado's career came on a fifth-inning triple. Machado, who played third base and hit ninth, will likely continue to hit near the bottom of the lineup. |
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| Aug 8 2012 | Machado will be recalled from Double-A Bowie before Thursday's game, Britt Ghiroli of MLB.com reports. | Machado is Baltimore's top prospect and this promotion is a surprise. It would seem unlikely he'd get called up just to sit on the bench, so we could see him get regular playing time at third base. It's a surprise since he was hitting just .266/.350/.431 with 10 home runs at Double-A. |
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