Machado's Soccer Flair Sparks MLS Buzz

0:00On April 5, Padre's third baseman, Manny Machado, pulled off a wild play that flipped the game against the Red Sox. Down by four runs, San Diego rallied to an 8-6 win on Sunday. Machado deflected a pick-off throw from the catcher with his foot, turning it into an error that advanced two runners. They both scored two and after, and Machado sealed it with a three run homer next inning. The moment came in the fourth with runners on first and second, one out. Machado took a big lead off first base. The catcher fired low to nav him, but Machado jumped to dodged. His foot clipped the ball perfectly, sending it into foul territory and runners to second and third. Fans and players lit up over Machado's soccer flair. As a founding partner in the new MLS expansion team, San Diego FC, he fits right in with that footwork. The play sparked talk of him ditching baseball for the pitch. Machado downplayed any intent, calling it pure luck and great timing while trying to avoid the throw. His manager saw it as just a bad toss that nicked his ankle during the scramble back to the bag.

1:05A seven-time all-star loaded with gold gloves and silver sluggers, Machado now teases MLS scouts for a trial slot. That foot might just earn him a spot on both diamonds. That wraps MLB News. Today brought to you with AI.