Berríos striking out for good, Machado tricked and Pedro giving back

Generous Berríos

Twins ace José Berríos is off to a great start this year. On Thursday his character was the highlight, as the righthander announced the La MaKina Strikeout Challenge. Learn more at www.berriosbaseball.com.

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Blessed to bless, thank God for the blessing of playing baseball and this and many ways to impact the lives that day after day follow and support me. I announced today a donation -per-strikeout program, the La MaKina Strikeout Challenge, that will benefit Fundación CAP, a non-profit for children with cancer at Hospital Pediátrico in Puerto Rico. Berríos will make a $50 contribution per strikeout this season. #LaMaKina for more info and for support link in the bio. www.berriosbaseball.com #teamwass

A post shared by Jose O. Berrios (@jolamakina) on May 2, 2019 at 4:59am PDT

Tricking Manny

Manny Machado was making friends in Atlanta on Wednesday – he thought. That is until Blooper, the Braves’ mascot, tricked him.

Oh, Manny.

What did you just do?! ? pic.twitter.com/mdjaD0Q61G
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 1, 2019

We’ll see each other again

Albert Pujols posted this heartfelt message of congratulations to Tim Mead on being named the next president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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I want to extend my congratulations to my friend Tim Mead on being named the President of the Hall of Fame. You have been the definition of kindness, humility, and warmth. I have been blessed to work with you and get to call you my friend. It will be hard not seeing you at The Big A and traveling with the team, but I know your passion for the Game will be a blessing to the prestigious and historic Organization that is the Baseball Hall of Fame. Thank you for your the support and kindness you have shown me, my Family, and the @pujolsfound. Cooperstown is lucky to have you!

A post shared by Albert Pujols (@albertpujols) on Apr 30, 2019 at 4:35pm PDT

Headz Up

Our friend Juice Tandrón, the official barber of the Marlins, checked in with some Cleveland Indians players.

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“If you LOVE what you do... you’ll never work a day in your life”.!! ??✂️⚾️ @lindor12bc @nwittgren62 @cargo5 @robperez2015 Just a handful of today’s blessings.!! #headzupbarbershopmarlinsballpark #clevelandindians #clevelandindiansbaseball #mlb

A post shared by ♠️Juice♠️ (@juiceheadzup) on Apr 30, 2019 at 8:21pm PDT

He also congratulated CC Sabathia for reaching 3,000 strikeouts.

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Congrats to the big homie @cc_sabathia for such a great accomplishment “3000 k’s” (damn we need to update this pic) ##ccsabathia #3000strikeouts #mlb

A post shared by ♠️Juice♠️ (@juiceheadzup) on May 1, 2019 at 9:56am PDT

Fan Post of the Day

Experiencing the game is always special. This young fan’s uncle took him to an Inland Empire 66ers game where he met Mets prospect Jorge Taravez.

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My uncle @kingofriverside took me a @66ersbaseball game. Met many players including Jorge Taravez #66ersbaseball #milb #baseball

A post shared by Abel Ledesma (@savagexabel) on May 1, 2019 at 8:48pm PDT

Pro Post of the Day

Pedro Martínez is hosting an event this weekend in Boston that looks like an amazing experience – and it’s all for a great cause.

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Come join me and @MrsCaroMartinez this Sunday at #FenwayPark for the third annual Feast with 45! It's going to be an amazing Cinco de Mayo brunch with thirty of Boston's top chefs, and a live mariachi band!! All funds go to @pmfkids, which offers support and resources to thousands of children and families in the areas of education, tutoring, food, water, clothing, job training, sports, home construction and repairs, and much more. Sunday May 5th from 12pm to 4pm ?Fenway Park Click the link in my bio to get your ticket

A post shared by Pedro Martinez (@45pedromartinez) on Apr 30, 2019 at 8:57am PDT

OTD

2011 – Pinar del Rio wins its third Cuban Serie Nacional title, 4 games to 2 over Ciego de Ávila. Yosvani Torres is named the series MVP.

2006 – Houston’s Fernando Nieve earns his first win and picks up his first career hit and RBI as a big leaguer as the Astros beat the Brewers 8-5.

1999 – Texas Rangers designated hitter Rafael Palmeiro collects his 2,000th career hit.

1976 – In the 14-inning first game of a doubleheader, Chicago’s Jose Cardenal goes 6 for 7 with four RBI, including a double and a home run. The Cubs defeated the Giants 6-5.

Happy birthday!

Luis Torrens (b. 1996)
Yadiel Rivera (b. 1992)
Jonathan Villar (b. 1991)
Erasmo Ramírez (b. 1990)
Neftalí Feliz (b. 1988)
José Ascanio (b. 1985)
Félix José (b. 1965)

Featured Image: José Berríos Instagram