Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with his 40th double as the Orioles beat Arizona 2-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has had another fantastic season, slashing .301/.352/.545 with 36 homers and 94 RBI. A decent final week would give him his first career 100 RBI season. He should be locked into lineups for the fantasy championship round.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday as the Orioles lost to the Red Sox 5-3.
Fantasy Impact: Those were the only two hits Machado managed during a disastrous four-game series with the Red Sox. Look for the star hitter to bounce back tonight against Shelby Miller and the Diamondbacks.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 on Wednesday as the Orioles lost to the Red Sox 5-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado hasn't had a good series with the Red Sox, going 0-for-10 with one run scored. He will look to get back on track today against Red Sox ace David Price.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Sunday with a solo home run as the O's beat Tampa Bay 2-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado picked up his 36th homer on the year while logging his 93rd RBI. He remains one of the top fantasy hitters in the league and should be locked into lineups for the fantasy playoffs. He's set to take on Red Sox starter Rick Porcello today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 on Saturday with one RBI. The Rays went on to beat the O's 5-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is up to 92 RBI and has a good shot at logging his first career 100 RBI campaign by the time the season ends. He is set to take on Jake Odorizzi today. Machado has three career homers in 29 at-bats against Odorizzi.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with two singles on Thursday as the O's lost to the Rays 7-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is a serious candidate for AL MVP as he has a .306 average, 35 homers, and 91 RBI. Keep him active for tonight's game against Chris Archer. Machado has a .345 batting average and one home run in 29 career at-bats against Archer.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Monday with his 35th home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth inning. It was one of the few bright spots for Baltimore as Boston beat them 12-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is having another fantastic season at the plate. He is batting .306 with 35 homers and 91 RBI. Still just 24, he hasn't even hit his peak yet, which is a scary thought for AL pitchers. Keep him active for a showdown with Drew Pomeranz today.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 on Sunday with a single and a triple as the Orioles beat Detroit 3-1.
Fantasy Impact: That was Machado's first triple on the season as he raised his slash line to .307/.358/.561. He's an everyday fantasy starter in all formats, even in a tough matchup with David Price today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and two walks on Saturday. The Orioles went on to beat Detroit 11-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is turning in another MVP-caliber performance on the field this season. He's batting .305 with 34 homers, 98 runs, and 90 RBI. He will take on Justin Verlander today.
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Manny Machado struggled on Friday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The Tigers went on to beat the O's 4-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado can surely be forgiven for the hitless night as he's been one of fantasy's top hitters for a second consecutive season. He should stay locked into lineups for a matchup with Jordan Zimmermann today.
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Manny Machado followed up his huge game Wednesday with a 2-for-5 performance on Thursday. The Rays went on to beat the O's 7-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been red hot at the plate over the past week and should continue to be a great fantasy asset as we near the fantasy playoffs. A Friday matchup against Michael Fulmer awaits him.
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Manny Machado had a huge game on Tuesday night as he went 3-for-6 with a home run and five RBI. The Orioles went on to down the Rays 11-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's huge night leaves him with 34 homers and 90 RBI on the year. He's one of the game's top hitters and an elite fantasy asset. Keep him active for a showdown with Drew Smyly today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-2 on Friday night with a two-run homer as the Orioles went on to beat the Yankees 8-0.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has two two-run shots in his past three games and is heating up as we near the playoff stretch. He's slashing .306/.358/.565 with 33 homers and 85 RBI. Keep him active for a plus matchup against C.C. Sabathia today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer on Tuesday night. It was part of a three-run fifth inning which helped the Orioles pick up a 5-3 win over Toronto.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is now slashing a healthy .306/.357/.563 with 32 homers and 83 RBI. He's been one of the top hitters in baseball this season and should be in the AL MVP conversation when all is said and done. Keep him active for a matchup against Aaron Sanchez today.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 on Monday as the Orioles lost to the Blue Jays by a score of 5-1.
Fantasy Impact: The O's managed just four hits as Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada was on his game on Monday night. Keep Machado active for a showdown with Jays pitcher J.A. Happ tonight. Machado is hitting .278 with one homer in 18 career at-bats against Happ.
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Manny Machado went 3-for-5 on Sunday with a run scored. The Orioles went on to beat the Yankees 5-0.
Fantasy Impact: Machado was back batting third after leading off in Saturday's game. Either way, with 38 doubles and 31 homers this year, Machado is a fantasy beast no matter where he bats. He is set to take on Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada on Monday.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 on Saturday with a double and a run scored. The Yankees went on to beat the Orioles 13-5.
Fantasy Impact: Machado hit leadoff with Adam Jones sidelined by a hamstring issue. He's putting together another MVP-caliber season, slashing .306/.358/.564 with 31 homers and 81 RBI.
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Star third baseman Manny Machado had a huge game on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two homers, three RBI, and two runs scored. It wasn't enough as the O's fell to the Yankees, 14-4.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is turning it up as the fantasy playoffs near, batting .304 with five homers and 12 RBI over the past 14 days. Keep him active for a matchup with Chad Green today.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Thursday evening. The Nationals went on to beat the O's 4-0.
Fantasy Impact: Nationals ace Max Scherzer was dealing on Thursday, allowing just two hits and striking out 10. Look for Machado and his teammates to bounce back tonight against Yankees starter Luis Cessa.
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Manny Machado had a big day at the plate on Wednesday, going 4-for-6 with a home run, two runs scored, and four RBI. Baltimore went on to beat Washington 10-8.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's big performance bumped his slash line up to .306/.359/.557 with 29 homers and 78 RBI. He's an elite fantasy hitter and is a strong candidate for AL MVP.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Monday with a double and a run scored. The Orioles went on to beat the Nationals 4-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado continues to pick up doubles as he's second in the league with 37. He's a premier fantasy hitter and should be locked into lineups every day. He has a plus matchup against rookie Reynaldo Lopez today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with his 36th double of the season. The Astros went on to beat the O's 12-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's 36 doubles places him in a three-way for second in the league, two behind leader David Ortiz. He is an elite fantasy option and should be locked into those starting lineups. He will take on Astros ace Dallas Keuchel today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer on Friday night. It wasn't enough as the O's fell to the Astros 13-8.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is now slashing .303/.359/.555 with 28 homers and 74 RBI. He's one of fantasy's top hitters and has a plus matchup with Mike Fiers on tap for today.
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Manny Machado had a huge day at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, and three RBI. The Orioles rolled to a 13-5 victory over the Astros.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is up to 35 doubles and 27 home runs on the season. He is one of fantasy's top hitters and even better, he has shortstop eligibility in most leagues. He is set to take on Collin McHugh in a favorable matchup today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Tuesday with a single as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 5-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had one of just four Baltimore hits on the day as the Red Sox pitchers held them at bay. Machado sports a .305/.362/.549 slash line and should be locked into lineups every day. He has a matchup with David Price scheduled today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Saturday with his 34th double of the season. The Giants went on to beat the Orioles 6-2.
Fantasy Impact: Not surprisingly, the Orioles weren't able to get much going against Giants ace Madison Bumgarner. Machado is having another splendid season, although another tough matchup with Johnny Cueto awaits him today.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 on Friday night with one run scored. The Orioles went on to down the Giants 5-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been on fire over the past week, batting .345 with four homers, eight runs scored, and nine RBI. He is turning in another MVP-level season this year and should be in fantasy lineups everyday. He does have a tough matchup with Giants ace Madison Bumgarner today.
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Manny Machado had a great game on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two singles, one walk, and two runs scored. The Orioles went on to beat the A's 9-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado set the table all afternoon for the O's. He is now slashing .306/.366/.558 with 26 homers and 69 RBI. Look for him to stay hot on Friday in a plus matchup against Giants starter Matt Cain.
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Manny Machado had another big game for the Orioles on Monday. He went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The A's went on to beat the Orioles 3-2.
Fantasy Impact: That's Machado's fourth home run in the last two games. He's up to 26 long balls and 69 RBI on the year as he's really starting to heat up at the plate. Keep him active in all formats for a plus matchup against Zack Neal today.
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Manny Machado had a huge game on Sunday, going 3-for-6 at the plate with three home runs and seven RBI. The Orioles went on to beat the White Sox 10-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado hit his homers in the first, second, and third innings. His huge day leaves him with 25 home runs and 67 RBI on the year as he's putting up an MVP-caliber campaign. He will travel to Oakland on Monday to take on Kendall Graveman.
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Manny Machado had a strong showing on Friday night, going 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI. The Orioles went on to beat the White Sox 7-5.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is slashing .305/.365/.540 in what has been another huge year for him. He's an everyday fantasy starter and has a favorable matchup with left-hander Carlos Rodon today. He's a top play in all formats against Rodon, who has struggled against right-handed batters in his career.
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Manny Machado had a rough day at the plate on Thursday, going hitless in four at-bats. The Rangers went on to beat the O's 5-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is scuffling a bit at the plate, batting just .182 over the past seven days. Regardless, Machado is the type of player you don't bench even during slow times. He has a favorable matchup against White Sox starter Miguel Gonzalez tonight.
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Manny Machado raised his batting average to .304 on Tuesday, going 2-for-4. The Orioles went on to beat the Rangers 5-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is one of the top fantasy assets in the game and is turning in another splendid season. The third baseman has 22 home runs and 58 RBI. He is set to take on left-hander Cole Hamels tonight.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-2 on Saturday with two walks. The Blue Jays went on to beat the Orioles 9-1.
Fantasy Impact: Most of the Orioles lineup struggled on Saturday as J.A. Happ was dealing. Machado should bounce back on Sunday as he will face Aaron Sanchez. Machado is an everyday fantasy starter regardless of matchup.
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Manny Machado hit a solo home run on Friday night, finishing the game 1-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored. The Blue Jays went on to beat the Orioles 6-5.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has a home run in two consecutive games, bringing his total to 22 on the year. His career-high of 35, set last year, is well within reach for the All-Star third baseman. He is set to take on Jays starter J.A. Happ today. Machado is batting .294 with one homer in 17 career at-bats against Happ.
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Manny Machado provided all the offense for the Orioles on Wednesday. He hit a solo home run in the sixth inning as the O's fell 3-1 to the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is having a typical MVP-caliber season, slashing .311/.369/.552 with 21 homers, 57 RBI, and 68 runs scored. He will face Twins starter Kyle Gibson today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a single on Tuesday. The Rockies went on to beat the Orioles 6-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is working on a modest six-game hit streak. He has been one of the top hitters in the AL again this season, slashing .312/.371/.547 with 20 home runs and 56 RBI. Keep him active for today's showdown with Rockies starter Jonathan Gray.
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Manny Machado drove in his 56th run of the season with a fourth-inning single off of Corey Kluber. The Orioles went on to beat Cleveland 5-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been his typical dominant self this season, slashing .314/.374/.555 with 20 homers and 56 RBI. He has a great home matchup on tap today against Jorge de la Rosa. de la Rosa has a road ERA of 7.43 this season.
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Manny Machado hit his 20th home run of the season on Friday night, a solo shot in the third inning. He finished the game 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks. The Orioles went on to beat the Indians 5-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado missed some time earlier in the week with an illness, but he's back and ready to roll. He's one of the top fantasy third basemen in the league and has a plus matchup with Josh Tomlin on tap for Saturday.
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Manny Machado was the latest Orioles' player to be impacted by a stomach bug that's hit the team. He was held out of Wednesday's lineup. (Source: Rich Dubroff on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Chris Davis was the original sick Orioles, but the illness has spread. Hopefully Manny and the rest of the team's regular can get back to it before too long.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 on Monday with a single. The Orioles went on to lose to the Yankees by a score of 2-1.
Fantasy Impact: All of the Orioles strangely struggled against Ivan Nova on Monday, even though many of them have good career stats against him. Machado has another nice matchup with homer-prone righty Nathan Eovaldi today.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 on Saturday, dropping his average to .313. The Orioles went on to beat the Rays 2-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado, and the rest of his teammates, didn't take advantage of a favorable matchup with Matt Moore, but they were still able to get the win. He is still one of the top fantasy third basemen in the league and should remain locked into lineups. He has another favorable matchup with Jake Odorizzi today.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The O's went on to beat the Rays 4-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is up to 30 doubles, second-most in the league behind David Ortiz. Look for Machado to put up a strong second half as the Orioles continue their pennant push. Machado will take on lefty Matt Moore on Saturday.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-3 in the All-Star game on Tuesday night. The AL went on to beat the NL 4-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been a top fantasy performer this season with his value only bolstered by gaining shortstop eligibility while J.J. Hardy was on the DL. He's primed for a big second half.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Friday night. The Angels went on to beat the Orioles 9-5.
Fantasy Impact: It would have been a bigger game, but Machado was robbed of a home run by left fielder Daniel Nava in the first inning. Home run thievery aside, the All-Star third baseman continues to be one of the top fantasy hitters and is showing no signs of slowing down. Keep him active for a matchup with Nick Tropeano today.
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Manny Machado blasted a three-run homer on Tuesday as the Orioles went on to beat the Dodgers 4-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado broke a 1-1 tie with his bomb in the fifth inning. The homer ended up being the difference in the game. Machado is slashing .324/.380/.590 with 19 homers and 53 RBI on the year and is set to take on Bud Norris in today's game. Norris has been pitching well over his past six starts, but Machado is an every day start regardless of opponent.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with two singles on Saturday night. Seattle went on to beat the Orioles 12-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had a 10-game hitting streak ended on Friday night, but he got right back to picking up hits on Saturday. The star third baseman has been on fire over the past month, posting a .360 batting average, four homers, 19 runs scored, and 16 RBI.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 on Friday night with two strikeouts. Seattle went on to beat the Orioles 5-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had a 10-game hit streak halted with the hitless performance. He has been one of the top fantasy producers this season and should be locked into lineups every night. He will face lefty James Paxton today.
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Manny Machado picked up two more hits on Thursday night and also drove in a run. The O's lost to the Mariners by a score of 5-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is working on a 10-game hit streak now as he continues to be one of the top hitters in baseball. He has a favorable matchup with Seattle lefty Wade LeBlanc on tap for today.
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Manny Machado had another big day at the plate on Wednesday. The star third baseman went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. The Orioles beat San Diego 12-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been on fire over the past week, posting a .481 batting average, one homer, seven RBI, and eight runs scored. He is an elite fantasy option.
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Manny Machado had a strong day at the plate on Tuesday. The star third baseman went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. The O's went on to beat San Diego 11-7.
Fantasy Impact: Machado continues to be one of the top fantasy hitters in the game. He is now slashing .330/.387/.609 with 18 homers and 46 RBI. He will take on Christian Friedrich in today's game.
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Manny Machado went 3-for-5 at the plate on Sunday, picking up his 28th double of the year. He added three runs scored and one RBI as Baltimore went on to beat Tampa Bay 12-5.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is now batting .325 with 18 home runs, 44 RBI, and 55 runs scored. He is one of the top fantasy assets in the league and should be locked into lineups every day.
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Manny Machado combined to go 3-for-9 across yesterday's doubleheader with the Rays. The Orioles went on to win both games.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's three singles bring his batting average up to .320 on the season. He will take on lefty Drew Smyly today in the series finale.
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Manny Machado made a dramatic return from suspension, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the eighth inning. The Orioles went on to beat Tampa Bay 6-3.
Fantasy Impact: Machado was sorely missed while serving his four-game suspension. He is one of the top fantasy producers in the game and should be in lineups no matter what. He will carry a .320/.382/.615 slash line along with 18 homers and 43 RBI into today's game.
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Manny Machado is slated to return to action tonight following a four-game suspension. Machado was serving the suspension for charging the mound after Yordano Ventura hit him with a pitch a few weeks back.
Fantasy Impact: Those lucky enough to have Machado on their fantasy rosters are surely happy to have the star infielder back in action. Make sure to get him back in those starting lineups for a matchup with Tampa Bay starter Matt Moore tonight.
Manny Machado dropped his appeal and will begin his four-game suspension on Sunday. He will miss Sunday's game with the Blue Jays, Monday's game with Texas and two games against the Padres on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Fantasy owners will have to make due without their star shortstop for the next few days. Regardless of the appeal, fantasy owners were going to be without Machado for a few days at some point, so better to get it over with now and move on.
Manny Machado went 3-for-4 on Saturday with a double and a run scored. The O's went on to defeat Toronto 4-2.
Fantasy Impact: Machado remains near the league lead with 27 doubles to go along with a .317 batting average, 17 home runs, 42 RBI, and 50 runs scored. If there's a complaint, he has no stolen bases after swiping 20 bags last season. Considering everything else he brings to the table, it's doubtful his owners are complaining much.
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Manny Machado had a productive day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored. The Orioles went on to beat Boston 5-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is among the league leaders in doubles as he continues his elite fantasy production. He's batting .308 with 17 home runs and 41 RBI on the season. The Orioles open a series with the Blue Jays starting tonight.
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Manny Machado powered the O's to a 3-2 win over Boston on Tuesday. He went 1-for-4 in the game with a two-run homer.
Fantasy Impact: That was Machado's 17th home run of the year. He is an elite fantasy asset, especially considering his shortstop eligibility.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 at the plate with his 25th double of the season. He also scored two runs in the game. Baltimore went on to lose to Toronto 10-9.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's 25 doubles are second in the league, behind only David Ortiz. He has been everything fantasy owners could have hoped for when they selected him in the first round of drafts. He will be off Monday before taking on Ortiz's Red Sox on Tuesday.
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Manny Machado had a big day at the plate on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a double and a home run. He scored three runs and had one RBI as the Orioles went on to lose to the Blue Jays by a score of 11-6.
Fantasy Impact: Machado continues to be a dominant fantasy force, batting .306 with 24 doubles, 16 homers, and 39 RBI. Look for him to stay hot tomorrow as he will take on Aaron Sanchez.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact: Machado came around to score on Chris Davis' home run in the sixth inning. Machado is batting .300 with 15 homers and 38 RBI on the year. He will take on J.A. Happ today.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact: Machado, amidst appealing his four-game suspension for charging the mound, continues to hit the ball. He's now batting .305 with 15 home runs and 38 RBI on the year. Look for him to stay hot against Marco Estrada tonight.
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Machado was issued a four-game suspension and fined for charging the mound after he was hit by Yordano Ventura Wednesday. However, Machado is in the Orioles' Thursday night lineup batting third against the Blue Jays indicating that he is appealing his suspension. (Source: Eduardo A. Encina on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Machado will look to get his suspension reduced before serving his time. He has gone just 3-for-20 over his last six games but has hit a double and a homer during that span. The final length and timing of when his suspension kicks in will determine if he should be benched in weekly leagues.
Manny Machado went 1-for-2 with a double in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Royals. More importantly, Yordano Ventura beaned him in the back by a 99 mph fastball in the fifth inning. Machado charged the mound and landed a punch on Ventura, sparking benches to clear.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had every right to be angry as Ventura showed poor form plunking him after pitching terribly himself. Either way, fantasy owners will need to make plans to be without Machado for a few games as he's sure to be suspended.
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Manny Machado continued his excellent season, blasting his 15th homer of the season, a solo shot in the eighth inning. The O's went on to defeat the Royals 4-1.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is now slashing .307/.377/.600 with 36 RBI and 40 runs scored. He's an elite fantasy asset, especially in leagues where he's shortstop eligible. He will face off against Royals starter Yordano Ventura today.
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Manny Machado has 33 extra-base hits already this season and just came off of a streak of nine hits in five games from May 24-29. Machado has a .284 batting average in May and has also scored 18 runs this month. He has a .998 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Although Machado is an elite player, he might not be a great play for Tuesday, as he is only 1-for-7 against Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez. Machado has a .353 batting average against Boston this season, but his OPS is nearly 100 points lower against left-handed starters (1.016 vs. .929). He is a top-tier option at 3B with SS eligibility, but is not worth the big spend in DFS tonight.
Manny Machado is 3-for-6 with a home run against Tuesday's starter for the Astros, Doug Fister, and should be a top talent to target in DFS. He only has a .136 batting average over the last seven days, but look for him to break out of his slump against Fister and the Astros. His batting average on the road is .257.
Fantasy Impact: Only four of his 12 home runs this season and eight of his 28 extra-base hits are on the road, so there may be low ownership of Machado tonight. That being said, Machado's cold spell, seeing his batting average fall from .360 to .308 over the last 10 games, makes him a great option as a contrarian pick. A player of Machado's caliber does not stay cold for long and look for his statistics to improve against Fister.
The Baltimore Orioles offense proved to be too much for the Mariners on Wednesday. The O's won the game 5-2. Machado didn't do much, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
Fantasy Impact: Manny continues to provide value for fantasy owners. His spot in the potent Baltimore lineup should continue to help him score runs and drive them in as well.
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Machado couldn't get things going in Friday night's win, going 0-for-4 and striking out twice. Machado and the Orioles will look to get another victory on Saturday against the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is looking great at the plate this season, batting .350 with ten HR and 23 RBI. Manny is a great piece for any lineup and should continue to provide fantasy value barring injury.
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Thu, May 12th 1:31am EDT
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Machado went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Orioles' 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has hit safely in 11 of the past 12 games and is one of the best hitters in baseball. Every time he plays he should be in your lineup, be that DFS or season-long. He is a rock-star.
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Manny Machado was 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, two runs scored, and six RBI against the Athletics on Sunday. This was Machado's first multi-home run game of the season, but was his second five RBI performance in the last 10 games. Machado has a 1.094 OPS and 24 extra-base hits this season.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has had multi-hit games in seven of his last 10 games, posting multiple extra-base hits in three of those seven games. He leads the American League with his 1.094 OPS and his 22 RBI rank eighth in the league while his 24 runs scored rank fourth. As if Machado's value could not be any higher, he has continued to play SS while J.J. Hardy is on the disabled list, giving him the opportunity for dual eligibility in 2016 and beyond.
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Mon, May 2nd 11:15am EDT
By Israel Katz
Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a walk in the Orioles' 7-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado continued his torrid start to the season with another two hits in four at-bats. On the year, Machado is hitting .350 and getting on base at a .404 rate. Machado is a stud and nothing gets better than having him carry you to the playoffs.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with one single, one 2B, and one SO in Friday's win over the White Sox. The Orioles will look for another win on Saturday at home against Chicago.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's play so far this season makes him a valuable fantasy asset for any team. Manny is batting .341, has seven HR and 16 RBI. He also owns the second best slugging percentage in the league with a .681, trailing only Bryce Harper. He would make a great add-on if you can get him.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 on Thursday against the White Sox. Machado hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 6th increasing the lead to 10-2. He finished the night with a stat line of three R, five RBI, one BB, and one SO.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado his having a great season so far batting .333 with seven HR and 16 RBI. Machado would make a great addition to any fantasy lineup. He should hold his value throughout the season and many more to come.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 in the Orioles' 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado is 0-for-11 in the Orioles last three games and many would consider this a slump. Machado is still hitting .342 on the year with six home runs and eleven RBI. Keep him in the lineup as long as he is healthy, as he should break out of his slump very soon.
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Manny Machado went 0-for-4 in the Orioles' 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Machado's average dropped to .360 on the year after he went hit less against the Rays. This is a rarity for Machado, as he is one of the best hitters in baseball. Keep him in your lineup as there is no reason for him not to be.
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Manny Machado finished 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts, but also scored his 16th run of the season in the Orioles' 6-1 loss to the Royals. Even with the hitless game, Machado has a .380 batting average. Of more note, the hitless appearance snaps his 16-game hitting streak to open the 2016 season.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been one of the best players this season and has 10 extra-base hits in his last 10 games. He is first in the American League in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS; he is also in the top-five in home runs and runs scored, filling all categories for Baltimore. Machado is a top option at 3B and played SS yesterday, giving him the potential for dual eligibility for the latter part of the season. He is a top player in fantasy baseball and is only going to get better.
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Manny Machado went 2-for-4 Tuesday against the Blue Jays to extend his hitting streak. He's now collected a hit in each of the team's first 12 games of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been a monster. Both of Tuesday's hits went for extra bases, a home run and a double. He's scored 12 runs in 12 games, has hit five home runs and currently holds an OPS of 1.221.
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Tue, Apr 12th 1:43pm EDT
By Israel Katz
Manny Machado went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk in the Orioles' 9-7 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is a stud. He is hot at the moment, but this might be his regular status. Either way, keep him in your lineups.
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Manny Machado went 4-for-4 with a HR, two runs and two RBI in the Orioles' 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado was my sleeper pick for the MVP award and he is playing like one. Machado has hit a home run in three straight games and is 7-for-12 over that span. Keep him in your lineups and ride him on your championship run.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-4 in Friday's win, his one hit being a home run.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has gotten off to another quick start. He hit third on Friday, which seems like an opportunity moving forward if Joey Rickard eventually moves up in the order. This would provide even more opportunities to drive in runs.
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Thu, Apr 7th 12:47pm EDT
By Israel Katz
Manny Machado had one hit, walked once, and left two men on base in the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has not been bad, but he has not been the superstar that we expect. We should note that it is only the second game of the season. Give Machado a break and expect him to give you an MVP season.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-5 with a run scored, a strikeout and three left on base in the Orioles' 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado played all 162 games last season and we hope he does the same this season. Keep Machado in your lineup regularly as he should be able to carry you all season long.
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Sun, Mar 27th 1:00pm EDT
By Israel Katz
Manny Machado went 2-for-3 with a homerun, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the Orioles 16-8 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado is heating up right in time for the regular season to begin. Machado is the new face of the Baltimore Orioles and is a dark horse to win the American League MVP. Keep an eye out as Machado is set to light Major League Baseball on fire.
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Sun, Mar 20th 8:17pm EDT
By Israel Katz
Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a base hit, a run and a walk in the Orioles 8-8 tie with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is hitting .343 this spring and seems to be ready to go for the regular season. Machado should be a top-five player by seasons end. We will not blame you if you make him a top ten pick.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 in the Orioles' 9-3 win against the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact: Machado cooled off a bit, but still managed to get a hit. Machado is hitting .308 this spring and should hover around .300 for the regular season. Manny is one of the best young players in baseball and should be treated as one. Keep him at the top of your draft boards.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a homerun, two RBIs and a run scored.
Fantasy Impact: Machado hit his second homerun in as many games and is heating up right in time for the regular season. This is on par with exceptions as FantasyPros projects Machado to hit 27 HR and I would not be surprised if he got to 30. We will not blame you if you draft him in the first round as he is arguably the best 3B in fantasy baseball.
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Machado upped his average to .300 after recording two hits in Saturdays win over the Minnisotta Twins.
Fantasy Impact: This is what we have come to expect from Manny; homeruns, hits, doubles, stolen bases everything you can think of. He is starting to get hot right in time for the season to start. Keep Machado at the top of your draft boards as he is arguably the best 3B in the fantasy world.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado hit his first HR of the spring while recording two RBI and a run.
Fantasy Impact: This is a relief for Machado owners or wannabe owners come draft day. Homeruns should be a regular occurrence during the season as Machado has the potential to hit 25-30 homeruns. Keep him at the top of your draft boards.
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Manny Machado had one hit in three at-bats in a losing effort against the Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had one hit and left one runner on base as the Orioles lost to the Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon 5-1. The hope is that the Orioles heat up once the season gets closer. For now, do not worry about Machado or any of the other big Oriole hitters; when the time comes, they will be ready.
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Manny Machado had no hits and walked once in the Orioles seventh loss of the spring.
Fantasy Impact: As we know, spring does not mean much so do not read into anything until we get closer to the regular season. As I have said in the past, Machado should be one of the first players taken in any draft. He is the core to any dynasty team and a core player for any re-draft league. Draft with full confidence.
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Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a run, stolen base and an RBI in Saturdays loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado will be one of the top players in fantasy baseball this season and probably for the next seven. It is nice to see him have a solid game and keep him at the top of every list.
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Manny Machado went 0-3 with a runner left on base in his first game of the spring.
Fantasy Impact: Machado will be one of the best players in baseball once again. No need to worry about anything at this point.
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Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with a walk. He drove in three runs on two HR. He also scored a third run during the game. On top of all of that, he also stole two bases in the game.
Fantasy Impact: The massive output brought his season numbers to 33 HR, 82 RBI and 20 stolen bases. He even comes with an useful batting average of .287. The overall effect of his numbers is an elite asset at third base in fantasy.
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Machado went 2-for-4 with a RBI Sunday. He stole his 18th base of the season.
Fantasy Impact: He has 30 HRs with a solid batting average, 94 runs scored and 18 stolen bases. He is a young talent who is already producing and should be owned in long term leagues.
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Machado is hitting .289 with 29 HR and 75 RBI. He has scored 92 runs while even contributing 17 stolen bases.
Fantasy Impact: He is a very good fantasy option at third base.
Manny Machado hit his 29th home run of the year Tuesday night as the Orioles beat the Red Sox 6-5 in 13 innings. Machado finished the night with two hits, two runs, and one home run in the win. He is hitting .290 this year and Tuesday marked his fourth multi-hit game of the month.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is really showcasing his ability, inching closer to 30 home runs on the year. He is on pace to reach career highs and is ranked inside the top ten in runs, walks, and stolen bases in the American League. Machado is very versatile, giving him tremendous value in fantasy and daily leagues.
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Machado went 0-for-3 with a walk on Monday in a 2-0 victory.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been having a solid season. He is hitting .289 while contributing both power and steals for his fantasy owners. The fact that he plays third base instead of the outfield raises his value.
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Manny Machado is hitting .290 with 26 HR, 68 RBI and 81 runs scored. He even throws in a bonus of 17 stolen bases.
Fantasy Impact: He has been a very good fantasy third basemen. He should be owned and started in most leagues.
Manny Machado has another tough day at the plate in Baltimore's fourth straight loss. Machado went 0 for 4 in the Orioles' 6-0 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Manny is now just 4 for his last 25 and his average has dropped to .289. The Orioles have only won once in their last ten games largely because of their inability to score. If they have any hope of salvaging their season, Machado needs to step up.
Fantasy Impact: For daily fantasy leagues, Machado is not worth the price. The talent is obviously there but he is just out of form right not. Until more signs of consistency are shown, you can do better in DFS. For fantasy owners, Machado is clearly still a major component of your team, but may need to be benched until he comes around. Only swap Machado if you have a viable backup who is in form.
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Manny Machado was his usual self Wednesday, picking up two hits and his 26th home run of the year. His two-run homer tied the game at two early on and led to the Orioles slipping past the Royals 8-5. He is batting .294 on the year with 26 home runs and 64 RBIs.
Fantasy Impact: Machado had been awful of late, batting .194 over the last seven days, but looks to be over that after his two hit performance yeaterday. Machado is always a lock in fantasy leagues and is a top notch player at his position. Daily users should be weary of paying top dollar for him however due to his hot and cold August.
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Manny Machado finished Sunday's game 1-for-5 with a walk in the team's loss to the Twins.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has continued his solid season into August, maintaining his high batting average and posting an .812 OPS this month.
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Manny Machado hit a two run home run in the 13th inning Friday night in walk-off fashion to give the Orioles a 8-6 win over the Athletics. Machado went 2 for 6 in the game pushing his average up to .298 on the year. Machado is top ten in the Amerian League in home runs, runs, stolen bases, slugging percent, and OPS.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is scorching of late hitting .357 over his last 28 at bats with two home runs and three RBIs. He is a lock in all fantasy leagues to be your starting third baseman and is always a relatively safe option in DFS. Look for Machado to keep surging in the coming weeks.
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The Orioles lost to the Angels 5-4 Sunday night in 11 thrilling innings. The loss was not because of Machado who recorded two hits in five appearances and pushed his modest hit streak to six. Machado also picked up his 71st run of the year and is continuing to thrive in the lead-off spot.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been hot over the past week batting .429 with 12 hits over his last 28 plate appearances. Now is the time to buy into Machado for DFS as he looks to be starting up a wicked hot streak. Look for a power surge from Machcado as well to add onto his 24 bombs. He is batting .301 on the season and has identical numbers against righties and lefties.
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Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado continues to stay hot, as he hit his 24th home run of the season Saturday night versus the Angels. The 23-year-old went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and a RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been as good as any this season and tonight was another reason why he is going to be a superstar in this league. Manny has hit safely in each of his last five games and It's the second straight night where he has had at least three hits. He is now 7-for-10 with a home run, a RBI and two runs scored in the series. Machado will look to stay red-hot as he faces projected starter Jered Weaver tomorrow afternoon.
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Manny Machado went 3 for 5 Saturday night as the Orioles lost to the Angels 8-4. Machado notched two singles and his 21st double of the season. He has hit safely in four straight games and is batting .294.
Fantasy Impact: Machado is still an automatic start at third base for just about all fantasy teams. For Daily Leagues, Machado's $4000 FanDuel salary is still too high to be trusted upon. Unless the perfect matchup arises, wait for Machado's salary to dip before slotting him into your roster.
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Machado has gone 5-for-17 in the five games since the return from the All-Star break.
Fantasy Impact: He is a solid to elite option at third base for fantasy. He should be owned in most leagues.
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-3. The Orioles got swept in the series and struggled at times to provide offense in key points. One player that didn't struggle was Manny Machado who went 1-4 with a home run, and an RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been one of the best players for the Orioles this season and has helped them get back into the hunt for first place. After early struggles at the plate, Machado has found his swing over Trent weeks and has jump started the then struggling Orioles. This season he is hitting .301, with 19 home runs, 48 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and an OPS of .895. Machado has been a top player this season and deserved the honor of being named an all star this season for the AL. Machado will bring a big bat to any team that will need a jump as we get into the second half of the season. Machado and the Orioles will look to get back into the win column on Thursday against the Nationals.
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On Monday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins 4-2. The game would be won in extra innings by a Dozier home run in the 10th. Manny Machado went 2-4 in the loss with a home run, an RBI, two hits, and a walk.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado has been one of the most consistent players on the Orioles and has helped them make a run to the AL East's first place. Machado is currently hitting .299 this season, with 18 home runs, and 47 RBI, also with an OPS of .878. Machado had a very special birthday hitting a home run, and was named an all-star reserve. Machado is very deserving of the all-star nod, as he has been an all-star at the plate and in the field after struggling early on in the season. Machado and the Oriole will look to get back into the win column on Tuesday as they continue their series against the Twins.
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On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The loss stretched their losing streak to three games. Manny Machado went one for three, with a home run, and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Machado was able to bounce back in the game, and he extended his hitting streak to three games. Machado has been solid this season, and has helped lead the way for the Orioles to get back into first place contention. This season he is hitting .302, with 17 home runs, 46 RBI, and has an OPS of .884. Machado has been able to pick up the slack for Adam Jones who has been struggling since coming back from injury. Machado and the Orioles will look to get back to their winning ways on Sunday against the White Sox.
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On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Chicago White Sox 1-0. The O's got shutout for the second game in a row. Manny Machado went 1-4 in the loss, and struck out once.
Fantasy Impact: Machado extended his new hitting streak to two games, after his past one was snapped this past week. Machado has been a huge part of the Resurgence of the Orioles recently, he has been solid at the plate since fixing his early struggles of the season. Through 80 games he is hitting .301, with 16 home runs, and 44 RBI. Machado has been a driving factor to the first place push that the O's have made. Machado will bring a solid bat to any line-up, he is swinging the bat really well and looks to keep it going. Machado looks to keep his production as we reach the all-star break.
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On Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Texas Rangers 2-0. The team struggled with offense and only got three hits. One of those hits was from Manny Machado, who went 1-4 in the game.
Fantasy Impact: Machado who had his 11 game hitting streak snapped on Wednesday, when he was able to get one of the only three hits in the game. Machado has been solid this season for the O's and has been a huge reason for the turn around of the Orioles recently. Machado has shown to be an all-star this season and we will have to see if he gets recognized. Machado will bring any team a solid bat, and can help for offensive production. Machado and the O's will look to bounce back tomorrow against the Chicago White Sox.
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On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Texas Rangers 8-6. The Orioles bats came alive and gave Miguel Gonzalez a lot of run support, which he couldn't capitalize on. Helping provide some offense was Manny Machado, he went 1-4 with a home run, and an RBI in the loss.
Fantasy Impact: Machado kept his 12 game hitting streak going with the home run, and has really found his self after starting this year off very cold. His offense over the last few weeks has really improved, and he has become a key contributor to the O's resurgence of late. Machado is currently hitting .307, with 16 home runs, 44 RBI, and has an OBP of .363. After struggling at the beginning of the season Machado has found his swing in the last few weeks, and has kept up his all-star caliber defense. Machado will help any team that needs a consistent bat in their line-up, and won't hurt any teams in the field. Machado should be an all-star this season and we will see if he is, but he will look to keep his production up as the season progresses.
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Sunday saw the Orioles beat the Indians 8-0 in the second game of the day-night doubleheader. Manny Machado chipped into the offense with a hit, two RBI, a run scored, and a walk. He also struck out during the course of the game.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been the brightest spot for the Orioles this season, which has seen key players struggle with lots of injuries. He is hitting .306, with 15 home runs, 41 RBI, and has a .886 OPS. In the early game, Machado hit a home run and had an RBI. Machado has been great since he found his swing, he struggled a lot early on and was very hot and cold at the beginning. But since figuring it out over the last few weeks, Machado is now a most have offensive player that will bring immediate help to any team that needs it. For now we will have to see if he gets selected for the all-star game, and if he can keep it up over the course of the season.
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On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-4. Manny Machado had another big game with double, single, and an RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado has been a great player recently, since finding his swing. He has helped the Orioles go on an absolute tear and make up huge ground in the AL East and now are only two and half games back. Machado has been absolutely killing the ball lately, he looks like a completely different player at the plate recently. His season started out just like the Orioles, he was hot and cold and struggling greatly. But he has picked it up recently and has helped the O's get back into contention. It'll be interesting to see what will happen as the season progresses with Machado and the Orioles.
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On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-9. Leading the way was Manny Machado, who went 3-5, with two RBI, and was walked once.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been on fire lately, he is smoking the ball and is hitting everything. Machado this season is hitting .303, with 14 home runs and 38 RBI. Machado is killing it lately, he has really rebounded since struggling early in the season. Machado has shown over these last few weeks he is still an all-star and should be voted one this season. If there is any way to pick him up it will be well worth what you pay, Machado will bring great defense and a good bat to any line-up that is looking for help. It'll be interesting to see what Machado does up until the all-star break.
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On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3. The Orioles benefited greatly for three runs in the top of the ninth, that carried them to victory. Leading the way was Manny Machado who went 3-5, with two RBI, and two strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado looks like he has been shot out of a cannon in recent weeks. He has been on fire, and has shown that he can be a consistent offensive threat every time he up. Machado started the season off very slow and was in and out of slumps, but since making adjustments to his swing and stance he has really picked it up. Machado has brought life back the Orioles and has helped them make up significant ground in the AL East. He now looks like a bonafide all-star, and has really been a power threat at the plate. It'll be interesting to see if he gets voted into the game, and if he can keep this up.
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On Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. The Orioles failed to sweep the Phillies in what was a low scoring game. The only run came off of a home run in the first inning by Manny Machado.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been on fire lately, he had two hits, the home run, and an RBI in Thursday's game. This season he is hitting .289, with 13 home runs, 33 RBI, and 9 stolen bases. While Machado started out very hot and cold, but it seems like he has found his swing. Machado has been leading the resurgence as of late for the Orioles, as they look to bring themselves back into contention in the AL East. While Machado's defense never suffered through his early at bat struggles, he now looks like he is back to being a complete player. He also looks like he is a bonafide all-star and deserves to make the game. Machado can help any team that is looking for a third basemen that can bring power and productivity to a line-up that might be missing it. It'll be interesting to see what Machado will look like as we reach the all-star break.
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On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles absolutely crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 19-3. Leading the way was third basemen Manny Machado he went three for four, with a single, two home runs, and three RBI.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado has been absolutely on fire lately, he has been able to pick it up after a slow start. In 63 games he has 13 home runs, 33 RBI, and is hitting .282 wit an OPS of .818. He has led the Orioles resurgence as of late, helping them get out of the basement and back into contention in the AL East. While he started off this season very slow slumping a lot at the plate, but now it looks like he is in a groove. While his defense has never been affected, it was his consistency that was the huge issue for the early part of the season. It's time to get Machado if he is still available, he has found his power and is a consistent threat every time he is at the plate. Manny Machado will look to keep this up for the rest of the season, and now should be seriously considered as an all-star.
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On Saturday, the Orioles beat the Yankees 9-4 in the second game of their weekend series. Manny Machado was one of the many players that helped contribute to the Orioles offense. Machado went 3-5, with a home run, and four RBI.
Fantasy Impact: This season Machado is hitting .275 in 230 at bats, with 11 home runs, and 30 RBI, he also has an OPS of .802. Manny Machado has been heating up as of late, he has two home runs in his last three, and has been getting on base more consistently. This season has been a tough one for Machado, who has been hot and cold this season at the plate. But his defense has not suffered, Machado is still the gold glove caliber third baseman that he has always been and it is just his offense that is struggling. But this could be a good sign for Machado, who has seemed to find his power lately and is starting to make more contact at key points in the game. Machado would be a good third base pick up for any team that needs to fill that hole. The biggest problem would be his consistency, but it seems that he is starting to pick it up and he can only get better from here in. I would pick him up before it's too late, he can really help a struggling team. It'll be interesting to see what Machado will look like at the all-star break, and beyond.
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On Thursday, the Orioles completed the sweep as the beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5. In the game Manny Machado had a solo home run, that helped them to victory.
Fantasy Impact: The home run was Machado's tenth of the season, and his second in five games. Machado this season is hitting .274, with the 10 home runs, and 26 RBI in 59 games this season. Machado is playing to an all star level in the field, but at the plate Machado's production has been off and on this season. Though his season has been tough at the plate, he has been better as of late and is hitting more consistently. If Machado can pick it up, he will not only be helping himself and the Orioles, he would also be a player that you could consistently rely on for offense. Machado looks like he is starting to pick it up now, but how many times as he done it this season just to take a few more steps back. Before you sell your whole team for Manny Machado we will have to wait and see if he can become more consistent at the plate
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On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles finished their weekend series with the Indians off with a 7-3 win. In the win Machado knocked in his 25th RBI of the season. With the RBI, Macahdo helped the Orioles over power the Indians. (Source: MLB)
Fantasy Impact: Machado now has two RBI in the three games against the Tribe this weekend. The RBI was Machado's 25th of the season, and his second one in as many games. Machado also has a .266 ERA in 214 at bats, with nine home runs in the 56 games he has played this season. Machado is off to another all star season in the field, but at the plate Machado's production has been hot and cold this season. Though his season has been tough at the plate, he has been better as of late and is hitting more consistently. If Machado's plate production can pick up, he will really be helping out a hot and cold orioles team. At this point I would pick him up because he would be a good starting player that can add some power, and great defense. Machado will look to keep this offense up as we get closer and closer to the all-star break, and the rest of the season.
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On Saturday, the Orioles lost to the Indians 2-1. In the game Manny Macahado hit a solo home run in the third innings, which at the time gave them the lead. The home run wasn't enough to help the orioles win the game. (Source: MLB)
Fantasy Impact: The home run was Machado's ninth of the season, and his first in five games. Machado also has a .263 ERA in 209 at bats, and 24 RBI in the 55 games he has played this season. Machado is off to another all star season in the field, but at the plate Machado's production has been hot and cold this season. Though his season has been tough at the plate, he has been better as of late and is hitting more consistently. If Machado's plate production can pick up, he will really be helping out a hot and cold orioles team. At this point I would pick him up because he would be a good starting player that can add some power, and great defense.
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On Sunday, the Orioles lost to the Marlins 9-5 in what was a very exciting game. The games saw Manny Machado go deep twice, and score half of the Orioles runs. (Source: Baltimore Orioles Official Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been struggling a little bit this season, he has looked like he lacked confidence at the plate the entire season. Machado has been in and out of slumps all year, but he is still hitting .270 in 185 at bats, with eight home runs, and 22 RBI. Although Machado's numbers have been up this season, his production has been down a little bit having trouble being a consistent threat at the plate. But on the bright side his defense has been good this season, and he has put up some decent numbers early in the season. Overall Machado is still a solid third baseman, and a good middle of the order bat. He would add good depth to a team that is looking for a player that can play solid defense, and can put up some production over the course of the season.
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On Friday, Manny Machado played great on both sides of the diamond, in the Orioles 8-5 win over the Marlins. Machado went three for four, with four RBI, a double, and two singles. Machado is now hitting .279 in 139 plate appearances, with six home runs, and 19 RBI this season. (Source: Baltimore Orioles Official Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Machado had a great game returning to his birthplace of Miami. Macahdo not only had a great night offensively, but he also made a great diving stop to get the final out of the sixth inning and helping the Orioles preserve their 6-4 lead at the time. Machado has looked very good, over the last few games seeming to gain more confidence at the plate leading to more production. After kind of a slow start for Machado he seems to be hitting his stride at the perfect time of the season. I would pick him up now, before someone else grabs him and he gets really hot. If he can continue this he will be on track for another great year.
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On Friday night, Manny Machado went 3-for-3 with three singles, and a walk, in four at bats. Even though the Orioles lost to the Yankees 5-4 on Friday, Machado was a bright spot in the game showing what he can be at the plate. (Source: Baltimore Orioles official twitter)
Fantasy Impact: What does this mean for the struggling Orioles? Machado who has struggled recently at the plate was looking for a rebound game and he got it. Now the biggest question is can he continue it, we've seen Machado have games where he has been a constant threat every time he is at bat. But we have seen the games following where Machado has looked like a completely different person then the night before. Saturdays game against the Yankees will be a good indicator on whether Machado is turning into a constant threat or just sticking to his old ways.
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Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado pulled out of his slump during Wednesday's game by getting a home run and a double in a six-run first inning game. He received one throwing error against Jimenez.
Fantasy Impact: Manny Machado went 3-for-4 against the White Sox. He has gone 10-for-23 in the last six games raising his average from .167 to .254. (ESPN).
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Machado went 0-for-4 in the Orioles game against this Red Sox. This adds to his slow start offensively, bringing his batting average down to .143.
Fantasy Impact: Machado has been playing very well defensively, but started off shaky on offense. His bat should start to heat up, and if he keeps up his defense, look for him to be in your lineup.
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Manny Machado collected three hits and an RBI in today's win over the Yankees. The third baseman also had a nice play in the field.
Fantasy Impact: Machado, who underwent an operation to repair his knee last August, has been off to a hot start. For fantasy owners concerned about his injury, Machado has looked comfortable both in the field and at the plate, batting .429 this spring.
