Manny Machado will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. ... a Platinum Glove and two Silver Sluggers. Since breaking into the big leagues in 2012, he's fourth in hits (2,001), ...

Manny Machado is one of MLB's biggest stars, ... – San Diego Padres veteran Gold Glove catcher Martin Maldonado plans to retire after this season, giving him 15 years in the major leagues.

Machado batted .283 with 51 doubles - tops in the American League - 14 homers and 71 RBIs while starting all 156 games before tonight. He's also played Gold Glove-caliber defense at third base ...