Earlier this week, Roberts said he had not spoken to Machado about the tactic but that he would certainly say “hello” to him in spring training. The Padres play the Dodgers on Sunday at Camelback Ranch, though Machado and most of the team’s other regulars are not expected to make the trip.

Manny Machado has built for himself a reputation as a trouble-maker. This past postseason alone, during the San Diego Padres’ NLDS clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he made waves when he threw a ball towards the Dodgers dugout,

There is a sense that a still-talented team must make the most of the upcoming season. The urgency is heightened by what unfolded last fall.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts shared some surprising comments toward Padres' Manny Machado ahead of spring training matchup.

The Padres beat the Mariners 5-2 on Friday at Peoria Stadium in both teams’ spring training opener. Batter’s box: Manny Machado hit the first pitch he saw halfway up the batter’s eye directly beyond the center field wall.

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has almost had as many injuries as his long list of on-field accomplishments, but he’s finally turned a corner. For now, at least. Machado joked about the last time he felt fully healthy,

Manny Machado got straight to business during the San Diego Padres' spring training opener on Friday. Machado took the first pitch he saw deep over the center field wall for a two-run homer off Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Jhonathan Díaz.