Manny Machado faces an August hitting drought as the San Diego Padres push for the postseason. The recent power outage creates unwelcome deja vu during the stretch run. The Padres recently played against the Pittsburgh Pirates in late August 2026 on the schedule.
Despite the recent slump, Machado keeps working to strengthen his Hall of Fame case. Coverage from FanSided and Padres Mission notes that the slump is not the end of his or the team's broader journey. His career trajectory builds strength even as San Diego handles the ongoing playoff push.