Father’s Day in the Dominican, Stroman on the Move, Stars Reach Major Milestones
By: Miguel Martinez
Dominican Fathers Day
The Dominican Republic celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday. Two Hall of Fame dads shared their moments with family.
Just because Junior is in Canada doesn’t mean he forgot about Father’s Day.
Big Papi Back Home
The road to recovery still lies ahead, but at least David Ortiz headed back home. Get well soon, Big Papi.
David Ortiz was released from the hospital yesterday, a source close to the family told ESPN. Ortiz will continue his rehabilitation at home, where he will be closely monitored by full-time nurses and will be visited regularly by his personal physician. https://t.co/Tt3l6q9Ihs
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) July 27, 2019
Stroman Moves to NY
The Mets acquired pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays for pitching prospects Anthony Kay & Simeon Woods-Richardson.
We can’t say we saw this trade coming, but it happened and it’s great to see the Mets not giving up on their season.
Stroman seems to be very excited about the move. Maybe this was destined to happen?
NEW YORK! Where I was born. Where my heart lies. Where my family resides. Crazy excited for this part of my journey. Some things were meant to be! @Mets #HDMH pic.twitter.com/Z2H3GaxfLG
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) July 29, 2019
Mood! #LGM @Mets pic.twitter.com/PkGuaIsITd
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) July 29, 2019
Milestone Weekend
Making the major leagues is a dream to many players. Staying around long enough to accumulate these stats is no small feat.
The Angels’ Albert Pujols hits home run number 650.
The Astros’ José Altuve is halfway to 3,000.
José Altuve becomes the fastest player in @Astros history (1,190 games) to reach 1,500 hits.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) July 28, 2019
He passes Jeff Bagwell by 173 games. pic.twitter.com/JX9WmQdrmn
The Indians’ José Ramírez’s career home run total reached the century mark.
Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is in the 1,000-hit club.
Twins Add Romo
The surprise team of the year finally makes a move to improve their bullpen. The Twins traded for Marlins’ reliever Sergio Romo and add to an exciting group of players.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to walk through the doors every day.”
— Wells Dusenbury (@DuseReport) July 28, 2019
Sergio Romo discusses his time with the #Marlins after being traded to #Twins. pic.twitter.com/rEqprwjPGv
Pro Post of the Day
Congratulations to the Rangers’ Elvis Andrus on becoming a U.S. citizen!
Fan Post of the Day
This is why you learn to hustle since Little League. You never know when you can stretch a sliding triple into a Little League home run.
On This Day
1961- Orlando Cepeda hits a first-inning grand slam in a 4-3 Giants win over the Phillies.
1989- The White Sox traded Harold Baines and Fred Manrique to the Rangers for Scott Fletcher, Wilson Alvarez and Sammy Sosa.
1995- Star Cuban pitcher Osvaldo Fernandez defected from the Cuban national team as the team played Team USA in Tennessee.
1996- The Indians traded Carlos Baerga and Alvaro Espinoza to the Mets for Jeff Kent and Jose Vizcaino.
1997- Pedro Martinez strikes out 13 Rockies and allows three hits in a 3-0 win for Montreal.
2009- The Phillies traded for 2008 AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee and sent Ben Francisco and four prospects to the Cleveland Indians, one of which was Carlos Carrasco.
2010- The Padres traded for the Orioles’ Miguel Tejada.
2016- The Marlins acquired Andrew Cashner, Tyron Guerrero and Colin Rea for pitchers Carter Capps, Jarred Cosart and prospects Josh Naylor and Luis Castillo.
Happy Birthday
Luis Alicea (b. 1965)
Felix Mantilla (b. 1934)
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