Pedro visits Beltran’s academy, Elvis picks new song
By Tab Bamford
A legendary teacher
Pedro Martínez stopped by Carlos Beltrán’s academy in Puerto Rico to share wisdom with the young players and spend quality time with Beltran.
Gracias mi hermano @carlosbeltran15 por invitarnos a este espacio de crecimiento, desarrollo, educación y oportunidad para todo el que aspira a ser un pelotero integral representando PR! Orgulloso de ver lo que tú y Jessica han logrado por la juventud puertorriqueña! Keep it up! pic.twitter.com/rKJATxLHNr
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) March 26, 2019
Elvis’ music on point
Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has a new walkup song that’s sure to get the attention of the youngest fans in Arlington this year.
? Baby Shark doo doo do doo do doo ?
— FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) March 26, 2019
Yup - that's what @Rangers SS Elvis Andrus is going with for his walk-up song. #TogetherWe | @Rangers | @EmilyJonesMcCoy pic.twitter.com/cVzJFIuEo1
Paying respect
The Dodgers will wear a patch to honor the late Don Newcombe this season. Fans give the move a solid thumbs up (emoji).
Fan Post of the Day
A bat flip for the ages.
Pro Post of the Day
Who’s ready for Opening Day? These guys!
OTD
2015 – Antonio Jiménez Casa Del Valle, a former outfielder on the Cuban national team, passed away.
2012 – José Abreu homers for the sixth straight game, tying a Cuban Serie Nacional record.
1997 – Montreal trades outfielder Cliff Floyd to the Florida Marlins in exchange for pitcher Dustin Hermanson and outfielder Joe Orsulak. Montreal needed to make room in right field for their top prospect, Vladimir Guerrero.
Happy Birthday!
Hernán Pérez (b. 1991)
José Vizcaíno (b. 1968)