King Félix celebrates, Eloy gets down and a special moment in Toronto
By Tab Bamford
Dancing on the South Side
White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez enjoyed the first three-hit game of his career on Saturday. It’s easy to stay this loose when you’re getting on base.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 6, 2019
Colorado hardward
Rockies pitcher German Márquez was excited to receive his 2018 Silver Slugger Award over the weekend. A beautiful addition to his trophy collection.
A royal celebration
The Mariners wished one of the best in franchise history a happy birthday on Monday. “King Félix” Hernández turns 33 today. Happy birthday, Félix!
Fan Post of the Day
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays made a the weekend of a young fan special. When video of the two warming up hit Twitter, an appreciative mother chimed in.
That little boy is my Christiano. I cannot put into words how much this means to my son. Thank you, Thank you. @yunitogurriel @BlueJays https://t.co/d1dz6J1vPv
— Annette Palalas - Humber professor (@annette_pd) April 7, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
El Mago motivation for Monday’s Cubs home opener came via Instagram.
OTD
2017 – Lázaro Blanco of Granma is named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016-2017 Cuban Serie Nacional. Blanco was 14-3 with a 1.63 ERA.
2015 – Adrián González becomes the first player in major league history to hit five home runs in his team’s first three games. González is also the first National League hitter to begin a season with three consecutive games of three or more hits since Orlando Cepeda in 1963.
2014 – The White Sox hit six home runs at Coors Field, including the first two big league homers of first baseman José Abreu‘s career.
2010 – The Brewers sign pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a five-year contract extension worth $30.1 million.
2009 – Gallardo connects for the three-run home run off Randy Johnson, becoming the first pitcher to homer off the future Hall of Famer.
2001 – Aramis Ramirez hits three home runs with six runs batted in leading the he Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
1984 – Houston Astros shortstop Dickie Thon is hit in the face by a Mike Torrez pitch that breaks the orbital bone around his eye.
Happy Birthday!
Lendy Castillo (b. 1989)
Yonder Alonso (b. 1987)
Carlos Santana (b. 1986)
Félix Hernández (b. 1986)
Timo Pérez (b. 1975)
Alex Gonzalez (b. 1973)