El Bullpen: Acuña reaches 40, Yankees clinch but Germán under investigation
By Tab Bamford
40 for Acuña
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 40th home run of the season, making more history in Atlanta.
Yankees clinch
The New York Yankees clinched the 2019 American League East crown on Thursday night.
Germán out
However, Yankees ace Domingo Germán was placed on administrative leave by MLB amid a domestic violence investigation.
The fun never ends in LA
Throwback Thursday was at another level for Kiké Hernández who took us back four years to a special meeting.
Last dance for “King Félix”
“King Félix” Hernández’s contract ends at the conclusion of the regular season, which could be the end of his tenure in Seattle. The 2010 American League Cy Young Award winner has been one of the most popular Mariners over the past decade and the team is preparing for a great sendoff from the fans.
Pro Post of the Day
“Big Papi” posted this video speaking about the influence his father has on him as a parent on Instagram.
Fan Post of the Day
Former Dodger Ismael Valdéz spent time at a local field with kids. Looks like a great time!
OTD
2017 – Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico.
2015 – With three home runs and a triple, Kendrys Morales set a Royals franchise record with 15 total bases. He was the first Royals player with three homers in a game since 1991.
2013 – Alex Rodriguez hit the 24th grand slam of his career off George Kontos of the Giants, breaking a tie with Lou Gehrig for most slams ever in the major leagues.
2012 – The Nationals clinched the first playoff berth for the franchise since the then-Montreal Expos lost the 1981 NLCS. It also marked the first postseason appearance by a team from Washington since the 1933 World Series.
Happy birthday!
AJ Ramos (b. 1986)
Angel Sánchez (b. 1983)
Yovanny Lara (b. 1975)
Eustaquio Pedroso (b. 1886)
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