Robert promoted, Venezuelan players speak out and Strop flashes swag
By Tab Bamford
Movin’ on up
The next young star in the White Sox organization, outfielder Luis Robert, got the call up to Class AA Birmingham on Tuesday. He’s off to a tremendous start this season and might not be with the Barons for long.
Venezuelan players speak out
The political turmoil in Venezuela escalated on Tuesday morning and players were outspoken on their social media accounts. Ender Inciarte posted this video.
Francisco Cervelli added onto this tweet on his Instagram.
Carlos Perez posted this graphic.
And Franklin Barreto shared his feelings as well.
Fan Post of the Day
This is what it’s all about when they say ‘let the kids play.’
Pro Post of the Day
The list of players with as much Instagram swag as Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is shorter than his chain in this photo.
Happy birthday!
José Peraza (b. 1994)
OTD
2017 – Anthony Rendon makes history in the Nationals 23-5 win over the Mets. Rendon goes 6-for-6 with his first three homers of the year and 10 RBI, joining Walker Cooper as the only two players ever to have 6 hits and 10 RBIs in one game.
2014 – The Dodgers win the 10,000th game in franchise history.
2011 – Former Negro Leagues infielder Emilio Navarro dies at 105 in his native Puerto Rico. He was the oldest living professional baseball player at the time of his death.
2008 – Julio Franco announces his retirement as a player at age 49.
2002 – Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the second-youngest player to reach 250 home runs. Only Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx was younger when he reached the mark.