Former 5-time MLB All-Star calls Manny Machado ‘misunderstood’

A longtime third baseman in Major League Baseball has faced persistent criticism since joining the league over a decade ago, but a former teammate now challenges the perception of his divisive reputation. Speaking on a popular sports podcast, the player—who shared the field with Machado during his time with the Orioles—suggested that the controversy surrounding him may have been overstated. The discussion, which included reflections on their shared experiences, offers a rare insider perspective on the player’s career and public image. Fans and analysts debating Machado’s legacy may find this firsthand account particularly compelling.

Since his arrival in the MLB 15 years ago, Manny Machado has been considered one of the most controversial players in the game. But according to one of his former teammates, that might not be true. Macahdo’s former Baltimore Orioles teammate, Adam Jones, appeared as a guest on “All the Smoke” and told former Lakers...