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Machado Leads Dominican Stars in 2026 World Baseball Classic

7/2/2025

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Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres' standout third baseman, is set to don the Dominican Republic colors in the 2026 World Baseball Classic alongside fellow stars Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. With a stellar .293 batting average and 13 home runs this season, Machado aims to help the team bounce back from a lackluster 2023 showing.

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Manny Machado, the San Diego Padres' standout third baseman, is set to don the Dominican Republic colors in the 2026 World Baseball Classic alongside fellow stars Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. With a stellar .293 batting average and 13 home runs this season, Machado aims to help the team bounce back from a lackluster 2023 showing.