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Machado Admits Struggles Amid Padres' Playoff Chase

9/23/2025

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Manny Machado admitted he's struggling this season, saying, "I've sucked," attributing the Padres' underperformance to his play.
The Padres are 8-10 in September and chasing a postseason berth.
Machado's slash line is .192/.224/.411, while his overall average is .275, matching last year.
Critics call him the season's "biggest failure" for unmet expectations; manager Mike Shildt remains optimistic and urges consistency.

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Story summary

Manny Machado admitted he's struggling this season, saying, "I've sucked," attributing the Padres' underperformance to his play.
The Padres are 8-10 in September and chasing a postseason berth.
Machado's slash line is .192/.224/.411, while his overall average is .275, matching last year.
Critics call him the season's "biggest failure" for unmet expectations; manager Mike Shildt remains optimistic and urges consistency.