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Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres, Take Early Lead for AL and NL MVP - Inside the Knights
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Better version of Manny Machado showed up, lifted Padres last year - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Manny Machado cranks 300th career home run into upper deck in Philadelphia
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Talking Friars Ep. 225: Is Manny Machado on pace to be an MVP finalist? - Gaslamp Ball
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Machado, Tatis finish in top 5 in NL MVP race
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Manny Machado: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Manny Machado: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Padres say keeping Manny Machado is a priority, but let star's extension deadline pass with only one offer - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres rally to beat Dodgers and return home all even in NLDS
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Manny Machado's production positions Padres star for MVP run - The San Diego Union-Tribune