Manny Machado was named the starting third baseman for the National League at the All-Star Game. On Saturday night, he pounded out career hit No. 1,998 in the Padres' 7-4 loss to the Rangers at Petco Park.

Padres Make Manny Machado Request Before Phillies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres third baseman, is in his fourteenth major-league season and is renowned for his power and glove at the hot corner.

Very few play as often as Manny Machado, who is about to join a small group of players to have 2,000 hits and 350 home runs at such a young age