Big Papi goes to college, Curaçao’s dream ends, shoes won Players’ Weekend

Big Papi back on the Gram

David Ortiz was back on Instagram for the first time since being shot. Big Papi had to make a special delivery this weekend – sending one of his kids off to college.

Dream ends for Curaçao

A brilliant Little League World Series came to an end for the kids from Curaçao, who lost in the championship game. But they didn’t go down without one final highlight play.

Players’ Weekend All About Shoes

José Berríos honored familia with his shoes this weekend.

Khris Davis went with a Super Mario theme.

Giovanny Gallegos showed his Mexican pride with these beauties.

Jersey Pride

The reaction from players and fans was mixed about the uniforms for Players’ Weekend. But Francisco Lindor and Manny Machado showed off their nicknames on their Instagram accounts.

Helmet: fixed

On behalf of everyone who hated the all-white helmets we say, “Thank you,” to Kiké Hernández for breaking his in the right way.

30-30 for Acuña, Robert

On Friday night, Ronald Acuña Jr. made history when he joined the 30-30 club.

White Sox prospect Luis Robert hit his 30th homer of the year on Saturday. Robert also has reached the 30-30 club, doing so across three minor league levels.

Pro Post of the Day

Nelson Cruz got into the Skol chant.

Fan Post of the Day

These fans celebrated with the Dominican flag at a New Hampshire Fisher Cats (aka Gatos Feroces) Copa de la Diversión game.

OTD

2015 – Edwin Encarnación hits a grand slam in the 6th inning to extend his hitting streak to 21 games, leading the Blue Jays past the Rangers 12-4.

2013 – Alex Rodriguez hit his 650th career home run.

2010 – Albert Pujols hit the 400th homer of his career. Pujols became the third-youngest to reach 400 behind A-Rod and Ken Griffey Jr.

1998 – Atlanta’s Andruw Jones stole his 20th base of the season, becoming the youngest player (21 years, 125 days) ever to have a 20 homer, 20 steal season. César Cedeño was the previous record-holder.

1975 – Luis Tiant Sr. threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park as his proud son stands behind him on the mound. The elder Tiant needed the permission of Fidel Castro to leave Cuba to travel to Boston.

Happy Birthday!

Luis Alejandro Basabe (b. 1996)
Luis Alexander Basabe (b. 1996)
Maikel Franco (b. 1992)
Elvis Andrus (b. 1988)
Xavier Cedeño (b. 1986)
Luis Marté (b. 1986)
Agustín Montero (b. 1977)
Álex Sánchez (b. 1976)
Víctor Rosario (b. 1966)
Carlos Quintana (b. 1965)
Angel Hernandez (b. 1961)
Álex Treviño (b. 1957)
Al Silvera (b. 1935)
Adrián Zabala (b. 1916)

Featured Image: David Ortiz Instagram