Players Weekend reaction, Pérez becomes a US citizen, Pujols out of position
By Tab Bamford
Mixed reaction to Players Weekend
Major League Baseball introduced the jerseys and caps for Players Weekend. Our friend Polo Ascencio was one of many who weren’t thrilled with this year’s “color” choices.
Good news/Bad news...Good news, finally @Cardenales get a home date for #playersweekend after two away from Busch.
— Polo Ascencio LatinoGang (@poloascencio) August 6, 2019
Bad news, they will wear this white tunic and hat.
I already miss the colorful unis of the last two years, don’t you?
C’mon man!!! #LetTheKidsPlay https://t.co/soGKaOt8jQ
MLB also announced the 30 team ambassadors for the upcoming weekend.
Thirty players, one representing each Major League Club, have been named #PlayersWeekend Ambassadors and will take the team-lead in championing the initiative and their teammates’ efforts. Here is the complete list: pic.twitter.com/UPRCWw8LV5
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) August 6, 2019
Let us know what you think about the look for 2019 in our Twitter poll.
Thoughts on the 2019 black and white #PlayersWeekend jerseys?
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) August 6, 2019
Colorful Alebrijes
The jerseys for Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión reside on the opposite end of the color scale from the Players Weekend jerseys. Here are the uniforms for the Modesto Nuts, or los Alebrijes, from a recent Copa game.
New citizens
The Indians congratulated Oliver Pérez and his wife, Luz, on becoming United States citizens.
Congratulations to Oliver Perez and his wife, Luz, on becoming United States citizens! ?? pic.twitter.com/Y4DZJNdkyj
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 6, 2019
Celebrating Momen
Tampa’s José De León recognized the anniversary of Roberto Clemente being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Today is De León’s birthday. Happy birthday José!
Get better soon!
We’re sending good thoughts and prayers to Phillies legend Tony Taylor as he recovers. The Cuban infielder spent 19 years in the big leagues, 15 of which were in Philadelphia.
Phillies legend Tony Taylor suffered multiple strokes after leaving the Phillies Wall of Fame ceremony https://t.co/JXEnXpVDMn
— PHILLIES TBOH (@FS_TBOH) August 5, 2019
Out of position
Injuries have forced a few players to spend time out of position lately. For the first time in four years Albert Pujols was at the hot corner.
We're sorry, what? pic.twitter.com/4hYRCqt9SM
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 7, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
Yadier Molina took time to shout out Isan Diaz for his promotion to the Marlins’ big league roster while the nine-time All-Star is in the minors on a rehab assignment.
Fan Post of the Day
Good coaching and a great attitude lead to fun times at the ballpark.
OTD
2018 – Bartolo Colon earned his 246th career victory, establishing a new record for wins by a pitcher from Latin America.
2016 – Alex Rodriguez announced that he will play his final game on August 12th and then retire.
2009 – San Diego’s Everth Cabrera hit a 9th-inning walk-off grand slam off Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez for a 6-2 win.
2009 – After 14 scoreless innings A-Rod hits a game-winning homer in the 15th to lead the Yankees past the Red Sox.
2003 – Albert Pujols joined José Canseco as the only other players in major league history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs during each of their first three seasons.
1990 – The Expos traded pitcher Zane Smith to the Pirates for rookie outfielder Moises Alou and two other players.
Happy birthday!
Michael Pérez (b. 1992)
José De León (b. 1992)
José Domínguez (b. 1990)
Rafael Ynoa (b. 1987)
Edgar Rentería (b. 1976)