Berríos treats kids to a game, custom kicks in Anaheim, Willson saves the day
By Tab Bamford
José the Host
José Berríos treated a group of kids to the Twins game on Thursday.
José Berríos hosted a group of kids today, one of 5 groups he’ll bring to the park this season. Kids get tickets, food vouchers and did a meet and greet with the 2-time All-Star. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/nXKXwuGDHv
— danhayesmlb (@DanHayesMLB) July 18, 2019
Eddie FTW
Berríos’ guests saw a game with some late-inning drama. Eddie Rosario hit a three-run pinch-hit home run to put the Twins ahead for good.
Sweet kicks
Angels rookie infielder Luis Rengifo made a statement with his new shoes.
Luis Rengifo has new cleats for tonight that he’s super excited to wear. They have the Venezuelan flag ?? and his son’s name (“Maximilliano”) written on them, and gold studs. pic.twitter.com/kiy41WQCf0
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 18, 2019
Robert crushing
White Sox top prospect Luis Robert keeps obliterating baseballs with Charlotte.
Making it look easy
The ease with which Freddy Galvis makes playing short look good has impressed Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Headed to the Hall
The National Baseball Hall of Fame will be the center of the baseball universe as the Class of 2019 is inducted. If you’re there, be sure to look for us!
Fan Post of the Day
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras saved the day for this young fan who almost missed the chance to meet his favorite player.
Tonight I took my son to an event to meet @WContreras40. 3 people away from getting in Xfinity ended the event. He was devastated. Willson came to the window to take pics and saw my son. He instructed event personnel to let my son in, picked him up and started talking to him. pic.twitter.com/jP9zNyTTZp
— Adam Heiman (@amhlaw63) July 18, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
As Mariano Rivera is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend he is raising money to help those in need. Visit MarianoRiveraFoundation.org to learn more.
OTD
2017 – Nolan Arenado went 5-for-6 with three home runs and seven RBI leading the Rockies to an 18-4 win over the Padres.
2012 – Edinson Volquez threw a one-hitter as San Diego defeats Houston, 1-0. No Padres pitcher has thrown a no-hitter yet.
2000 – The Blue Jays acquired Esteban Loaiza from the Rangers in exchange for two minor leaguers, Michael Young and Darwin Cubillán.
1998 – Blue Jays first baseman Carlos Delgado became the first player to hit a ball into the SkyDome’s fifth deck with a huge home run to right field.
1964 – Luis Tiant made a triumphant major league debut for the Indians. Tiant struck out 11 and allowed only four hits in a 3-0 win against Whitey Ford at Yankee Stadium.
1960 – Juan Marichal made his major league debut a memorable one. Marichal allowed only one hit against the Phillies, picking up a 2-0 victory at Candlestick Park.
Happy birthday!
Luis Avilán (b. 1989)
Ernesto Frieri (b. 1985)
Wilton López (b. 1983)
Álex Pacheco (b. 1973)
Vicente Palacios (b. 1963)
Marcelino Solis (b. 1930)