Manny Machado has tense exchange with reporter over Padres slump
Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter following the San Diego Padres' recent loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The star player is experiencing a significant slump, hitting just .182 this season, which is the lowest of his career. Despite his struggles, Machado has not shifted blame to the coaching staff and acknowledges the need for improvement within the team.
- ▪Manny Machado is hitting .182 this season, the lowest of his career.
- ▪He had a tense interaction with a reporter regarding his offensive struggles.
- ▪Despite his performance, the Padres are still competitive in the NL West.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 12:16:45 -0400 |
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MLB Manny Machado has tense exchange with reporter over Padres slump By Ryan Anderson Published May 20, 2026, 12:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Frustration appears to be building for Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres as the team’s offensive struggles continue to linger. Following Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, Machado had a tense postgame exchange with Friar Territory reporter Marty Caswell who asked about his disappointing season at the plate. Padres star Manny Machado is hitting just .182 on the season, by far the lowest number of his career. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images When asked if he had any analysis for his offensive struggles, Machado pushed back immediately. “I’m a baseball player.
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