Manny Machado And Padres Eye World Series After Wild Card

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado celebrated the team's wild-card clinching series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, recalling their 2024 postseason matchup. Following an All-Star break turnaround fueled by a .651 winning percentage and a dominant bullpen featuring closer Mason Miller, Machado believes the Padres are fully equipped to challenge top contenders like the Dodgers as San Diego weighs resting key players ahead of October.