# Manny Machado’s Slump and the Padres’ Playoff Hope

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Podcast: [San Diego Padres News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-padres-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459287)
Published: 2026-06-16T16:18:16+00:00
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## Resource

Manny Machado’s slump is turning heads as the Padres’ star slugger hits just .175 with 12 homers and 35 RBIs this season—far below his All-Star standards. Despite the pressure of a $270M contract and the team’s playoff hopes, Machado stays positive, framing the slump as part of baseball’s rollercoaster. While teammate Tatis Jr. shines, Machado’s decline at age 30 is a major concern. But his resilience and belief that rebounding makes the highs sweeter offer hope that this dip is temporary—and crucial for San Diego’s postseason push. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/463a93560f69b557

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