Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
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St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado opens up about his admiration and self-motivated rivalry with Manny Machado on the MLB Network Podcast.
San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado recorded his 2,000 career hit in the team's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
One former player with a close relationship with both is Yonder Alonso, a one-time All-Star with the Oakland Athletics. Alonso is a close friend of Arenado, having played with him with the Colorado Rockies in 2019. Meanwhile, Alonso's sister, Yainee, is married to Machado.
The Padres star may be no “Johnny Hustle.” But he entered the 2,000 hit club Monday and is on track for the Hall of Fame due to his remarkable determination.
The Diamondbacks almost landed Manny Machado at the 2018 trade deadline, but they didn't, which brought in Zac Gallen.
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San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado is one of the most consistent players in the majors. Machado earned seven All-Star selections, a Platinum Glove, two Gold Gloves and two Silver Slugger awards since his MLB debut in 2012.