Manny Machado Owes $300 Million to Dodgers Fan

The $300 Million Dollar Bet
The ongoing rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres has taken an intriguing turn as a Dodgers fan known for a viral bet with Padres’ star Manny Machado resurfaces, seeking to collect on the high-stakes wager.

What did they bet on?
In 2019, Twitter user @MosheL451 found himself seated near the visiting on-deck circle at Dodger Stadium, engaging in a spirited exchange with former Dodger and current Padres slugger, Manny Machado. The topic of discussion? The future success of their respective teams in the ultra-competitive NL West division.

The friendly banter escalated into a remarkable wager: Moshe bet that the Dodgers would clinch a World Series championship before the Padres, and in response, Machado boldly staked his newly inked $300 million contract on the line, vowing that the Padres would secure the title first.

Machado doesn’t want to pay up
The encounter became an internet sensation at the time, and it regained attention when the Dodgers indeed secured the coveted championship in 2020. However, when the subject was broached with Machado, he conveniently claimed no recollection of the bet.

Fast forward to a recent Padres home game at Petco Park, and the fan was back, resolute in his intent to remind Machado of their handshake agreement. As the crowd looked on, Moshe vocalized his call for Machado to “pay up,” prompting a brief but intense stare-down between the two. Machado then moved away from the stands, leaving fans and spectators speculating whether he would honor his commitment.

Will Manny Machado ever pay up?
While the odds may appear stacked against the Dodgers’ fan, with Manny Machado having ten more seasons in a San Diego uniform, the story continues to captivate sports enthusiasts across the nation. Will Machado ultimately fulfill his pledge, or will the bet remain an intriguing yet unresolved chapter in the Dodgers-Padres rivalry?

In the end…
As the two teams prepare for their next showdown on the diamond, the drama off the field adds an extra layer of excitement to an already fierce competition. Only time will reveal if Manny Machado, renowned for his athletic career, will also prove to be a man of his word, allowing one spirited Dodgers fan to claim an unprecedented victory off the field.