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.

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

According to Padres broadcaster Mark Grant, as well as many fans, there's no debating the third base spot for the All-Star Game.