Manny Machado Teases Reporter Over Blue Outfit Ahead of Wild Card Clash
Manny Machado joked with reporter Karthik Venkataraman about his blue clothing before the Padres' Wild Card series against the Cubs.
At a Monday press conference preceding the Padres' Wild Card series versus the Chicago Cubs, Manny Machado cut off reporter Karthik Venkataraman, asking why the San Diego-born journalist was dressed in blue. Venkataraman responded, and Machado answered with a curt "Obviously not" before smiling. The brief banter quickly spread online, highlighting Machado's reputation for on-field and off-field antics.
The Padres, bolstered by Machado's 30 homers, 91 RBIs and a.711 OPS over 158 games, are entering the postseason for the third straight year. Their opponent, the Cubs, advanced past San Diego last year and will be without most of Alex Bregman's contributions this season. With home-field advantage and a strong second-half surge, the Padres hope to capitalize on the momentum in the upcoming series.
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