Dylan Buell/Getty Imagesspot in the 2018 MLB postseason with a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday DJ LeMahieu Jersey , completing a sweep over the team that was right behind them in the standings.FOX Sports: MLB MLBONFOXThe Brewers are going back to the postseason for the first time since 2011!(via fswisconsin) ryeqvfYQuGFOX Sports Wisconsin fswisconsinLET鈥橲 GOOOOOO!!!! #THISISMYCREW pVfIDyNjN9Milwaukee (92-67) also tied the Chicago Cubs on top of the National League Central in game balance, although the Cubs are ahead by percentage points.It snaps a seven-year playoff drought, as the Brewers' last postseason appearance came in 2011. They made it to the NLCS then before the Cardinals eliminated them in six games.With a postseason spot wrapped up, all of Milwaukee's moves since the end of the 2017 season have been rewarded. The team signed center fielder Lorenzo Cain and traded for right fielder Christian Yelich during the offseason before acquiring infielder Mike Moustakas, infielder Jonathan Schoop, starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez and outfielder Curtis Granderson during the summer.Yelich has been nothing short of spectacular, contending for the NL batting title by hitting .321 in his first year in Milwaukee while adding 33 home runs http://www.rockiesfanproshop.com/authentic-chad-bettis-jersey , 34 doubles and 104 RBI. His incredible season has been highlighted by him hitting for the cycle against the Cincinnati Reds twice in less than a month:Meanwhile, Cain (.311 average) has also proved to be a valuable bat atop the lineup, with Jesus Aguilar (34 home runs), Travis Shaw (31 home runs) and Ryan Braun (18 home runs) providing the power.The Brewers have an offense that can get into a slugfest with any team in baseball. Their fate will ultimately come down to the pitching staff, which brought Gonzalez in to try to provide some stability.Milwaukee will look to finish the regular season on a strong note while positioning itself for the postseason as it attempts to bring home a first World Series title. Victor Decolongon/Getty ImagesSan Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller flew to Miami within the last week to meet with free-agent third baseman Manny Machado, according to Kevin Acee of theSan Diego Union-Tribune.Acee notes that the prized free agent is the team's preferred option to fill its hole at the hot corner.Acee added that Preller was among the Padres contingent that previously flew to Las Vegas to meet with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper.The Athletic'sKen Rosenthalreportedlast week that both Machado and Harper are seeking $300 million contracts. That's a big ask, but Machado would certainly provide a much-needed boost at third for San Diego.Machado hit .297/.367/.538 with 37 home runs Todd Helton Jersey , 35 doubles, three triples and 107 RBI in 162 games between theBaltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018.After having spent the first six-plus years of his career in the American League, he showed little trouble in adjusting to National League pitching following a midseason trade to L.A. last season. He hit .273/.338/.487 with 13 home runs, 14 doubles and 42 RBI in 66 games for the Dodgers.Playing the vast majority of his career in Baltimore has kept him from playing in San Diego on a regular basis. Machado has made just four appearances at Petco Park in his career thus far, going 8-for-18 (.444 average). He does, however, have just one extra-base hit at the spacious stadium http://www.rockiesfanproshop.com/authentic-chad-bettis-jersey , a double.San Diego opens camp with Ty France (zero MLB appearances), Ian Kinsler (one career appearance at third) and Greg Garcia (.248 career average) among the top candidates for the hot corner.And while the Padres have an obvious need at third, it's not clear what Machado's level of interest in returning to the position he won a pair of Gold Gloves at is. Machado moved to shortstop for the 2018 season, and when a position change came up prior to the trade deadline, he made it clear he wanted to remain in the middle of the infield."I'm a shortstop," Machado said in July 2018, per The Athletic'sMarc Carig. "I play shortstop."San Diego currently has top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. nearing the big leagues Charlie Blackmon Jersey , so the Padres would likely want Machado to return to third. However, shortstop could be on the table, asMLB.comnotes that the 6'3", 185-pound Tatis may need to move to third base at some point.According to Acee, Machado is not believed to be close to nearing a decision. The Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies are among the teams in the mix.