El Bullpen: Sugar’s 50th save fun, fear of Eloy and a big Mexicano debut

Sugar Celebrates 50 Saves

Edwin “Sugar” Díaz reached his 50th save and had a unique way of celebrating. We also now know manager Scott Servais is a man of his word. Back in June, the Mariners closer told his manager if he reached 50 saves Servais had to get his same haircut. Servais agreed and 50 saves later he has a new hairdo. The former big league catcher looked thrilled with his new look.

The ‘Eloy Shift’

White Sox prospect Eloy Jiménez’s hitting has triggered a new shift down in the minors. Because having four outfielders deep is better than three when trying to catch a Jiménez batazo.



Proud Papa

Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez was in the grand stand to watch his son Dereck make his triumphant return to the mound. Wonder where the son learned his game face!

Bienvenidos al Big Show

Luis Urías of Sonora, México made his debut in the big leagues with the San Diego Padres Tuesday night and showed us why he is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.

The ‘Little Wild Horses’

Yasiel “The Wild Horse” Puig took some time early last week to hang out with his 12U team the ‘Wild Horse 66ers’ a 12U team he sponsors as part of the Yasiel Puig Wild Horse Children’s Foundation.

Featured Image: Edwin Díaz Instagram