Manny Machado is no stranger to controversy, and the third baseman for the San Diego Padres
has received numerous criticisms from other MLB stars, both publicly and privately.
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He caused controversy this week by arriving at Padres Spring Training wearing
a shirt that read, “Let’s Go Brandon.” The expression is a common jab at Vice President Joe Biden.
Netizens were quick to comment when images of Machado’s outfit appeared online.
One person commented, “Love to see it.”
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“Shut up and hit the baseball,” said a second. As they say, “no politics in sports.”
“Even Machado knows what’s up!” read another comment. “Let’sGo, Brandon! Slam Diego!”
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Keep politics out of sports, please.Where is Fox News’s outrage? Where are the shut up and K?” another person asked.
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Politics in sports has drawn criticism from many, but it is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.