Big Papi gets statue, Rendon robs, Guerrero Jr. goes deep
By Tab Bamford
A Big Papi Statue
David Ortiz was going to get a statue at some point, but how many people thought the first would be at a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic? Big Papi was working on his new line of cigars earlier this week.
Rendon Turns Two
Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon turned a would-be double into a double play against the White Sox on Wednesday. Today is Rendon’s 29th birthday. ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
Carrasco Out
Carlos Carrasco was placed on the IL by the Indians with a non-baseball medical condition. We’re praying for you, Cookie!
Vladi Jr. Unloads
Since the start of the 2012 season Yankees reliever Zach Britton had allowed only 23 home runs in 413 and two-thirds innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added to the list, launching one to center to give the Blue Jays a lead. The shot impressed his Hall of Fame father.
Tsunami Style
Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martínez is a style superstar. Can we take a moment to appreciate his shoes?
Fan Post of the Day
These young players in Panamá are chasing a championship.
Pro Post of the Day
How do we get invited to a party at Pedro Strop‘s house? His oldest son celebrated a birthday. Fortnite was the plan.
OTD
2007- Marlins second baseman Luis Castillo‘s 143-game error-less streak ended. Castillo broke Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg’s 17-year-old record of 123 games.
2003 – Major League Baseball suspended Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa eight games for using a corked bat in a game against Tampa.
1997 – Sandy Alomar, Jr. of the Cleveland Indians hit four doubles in one game, which tied a major league record.
1958 – Ozzie Virgil became the first black player to appear in a game for the Detroit Tigers.
Happy Birthday!
Anthony Rendon (b. 1990)
Emiliano Fruto (b. 1984)
Jesús Feliciano (b. 1979)
Edgar Cáceres (b. 1964)
Ángel Moreno (b. 1955)