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But if we're talking about a standout star, it was the "Minister of Defense" from San Diego, none other than Manny Machado.

It was first class by Manny to suggest that.” Shildt also spoke about how both Jackson Merrill and Machado deserved the honor. “The Silver Slugger is a fantastic honor,” Shildt added.

Even across the country in San Diego, Manny Machado is hearing the buzz about the Yankees’ bats. The Padres' third baseman wants in. During an in-game interview on ESPN’s “Sunday Night ...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado left Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves with a cramp in his right calf following an at-bat in the fourth inning.