Manny Machado deals with an August power slump as the San Diego Padres push for the playoffs. The latest power outage gives the team unwelcome deja vu during the stretch run. The Padres faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in late August 2026 on the schedule.
Despite the hitting slump, Machado keeps working to build his Hall of Fame case. Coverage from FanSided and Padres Mission indicates that the slump is not the end of his or the team's broader journey. His career trajectory gains traction even as San Diego works through the current playoff push.