Abreu’s offday with amigos, Lapara answers questions, Machado strikes back

Abreu’s Amigos

White Sox first baseman José Abreu has been one of the hottest hitters in the American League recently. But he still found time to host a baseball clinic for Easter Seals with Yoán Moncada and Southpaw, the Sox mascot.

View this post on Instagram

Yesterday, José Abreu held a baseball clinic for students at Easterseals with friends @ymoncada19 and @fuzzygreendude. The event launched the fifth year of Abreu’s Amigos, the philanthropic program that began in 2015 to support children with special needs.

A post shared by Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) on May 1, 2019 at 12:00pm PDT

Mr. Lapara lends a (tired) hand

Indians All-Star José Ramírez is always willing to engage with the community and be a positive influence – even if he needs a nap.

Looks like the class knew Ramirez had a short night. He was given a big mug of coffee as a gift on his way out the door, which he seemed pretty thankful for. pic.twitter.com/yBox5xyEv5
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) May 2, 2019

The rivalry continues

Braves mascot Blooper tricked Manny Machado on Wednesday. A day later, Machado got even.

Taken back! ?

That better teach Blooper not to mess with us! pic.twitter.com/8NT05PGJ8O
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 2, 2019

Going Loco

Our friends in Lansing will be one of the Minor League Baseball teams celebrating Cinco de Mayo as part of the Copa de la Diversión. We might need to get there for the food alone!

¡delicioso! ?????#CincoDeMayo | #LosLocosdeLansing | #CopaDeLaDiversion pic.twitter.com/ophiwhZxr3
— Lansing Locos (@LansingLocos) May 2, 2019

TODAY.
TOMORROW.
CINCO DE MAYO.#VamosLocos | #LansingLocos | #LosLocos https://t.co/H6zu2VRrBR
— Lansing Lugnuts (@LansingLugnuts) May 3, 2019

Fan Post of the Day

These young players are getting work done in Puerto Rico. Follow your dreams!

View this post on Instagram

⚾️ Goals. There's no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. And there's no telling what will happen when you act upon them ⚾️ #PR12 @mlb @mlbpuertorico

A post shared by Alomar Sports Inc. (@alomarsports) on May 3, 2019 at 5:45am PDT

Pro Post of the Day

We’re hoping Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., isn’t the next victim of the #DrakeCurse.

View this post on Instagram

Thank you @champagnepapi for giving me a warm welcome to the six! #plakata #magnusstrong #vladimirguerrerojr

A post shared by VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR (@vladdyjr27) on May 1, 2019 at 1:05pm PDT

OTD

2018 – In the first half of a doubleheader, the Blue Jays and Indians players wore No. 42 to make up Jackie Robinson Day. Yangervis Solarte has five hits, including a game-winning grand slam in the 11th inning, as Toronto wins 13-11.

2011 – Minnesota’s Francisco Liriano throws the first no-hitter of the season as the Twins beat the White Sox 1-0. It is also the first complete game and shutout of Liriano’s career.

1999 – The Cuban national team defeats the Baltimore Orioles 12-6. This marks the first time the Cuban national team played a competitive game in the United States.

Happy birthday!

Elieser Hernández (b. 1995)
Ronald Herrera (b. 1995)