Bad Bunny draws a crowd, El Mago slides away and The Great One is honored again
By Tab Bamford
Stars come out for Bad Bunny
Javy being Javy
El Mago appears to be ready for the season. On Sunday he showed that his swim move is already in mid-season form on a steal of second base.
It may not count, but it's still fun to watch. pic.twitter.com/VeXT85a1jD
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 17, 2019
Another Clemente statue
A statue of Roberto Clemente was unveiled Friday outside Dennis Martínez Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua. Clemente was on a plane headed to Nicaragua with relief supplies when his life was cut short.
On Friday, March 16th, a statue of Roberto Clemente was unveiled at the Dennis Martinez Stadium, in Managua, Nicaragua. To this date, we have identified at least 12 statues of ´The Great One´. pic.twitter.com/VdBMf9Tmbo
— Puerto Rico Baseball History (@PRBaseballR) March 17, 2019
Altuve meets a special fan
Former American League MVP José Altuve of the Astros spent time with Maya Berry Spear, the daughter of the late actress Monica Spear, who was killed in Venezuela five years ago. In this post he also calls for peace in Venezuela.
Fan Post of the Day
Kids playing ball put smiles on our faces, and this video of a game in Venezuela is a reminder that there can be fun in the midst of turmoil.
Pro Post of the Day
Khris Davis met the media in Japan before the A’s face the Mariners to open the 2019 season. His answers were all home runs.
KD’s a big ramen and sushi guy.#MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/8UhTix0M0q
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) March 17, 2019
Happy Birthday!
Hiram Bithorn (b. 1916)
Gerónimo Berroa (n. 1965)
Fernando Rodney (b. 1977)
Chad Cordero (b. 1982)