Dodgers honor Fernandomania, no-look magic from Báez, Devers goes deep

Fernandomania honored

Fernando Valenzuela was inducted in the Legends of Dodger Baseball on Saturday.

Fernandomania.

Congratulations to Fernando Valenzuela on being inducted in the Legends of Dodger Baseball! pic.twitter.com/B6d52Gjie2
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 21, 2019

Jaime Jarrín was among the dignitaries to celebrate El Toro before the game.

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Fernandomania. Congratulations to Fernando Valenzuela on being inducted in the Legends of Dodger Baseball!

A post shared by Los Angeles Dodgers (@dodgers) on Jul 20, 2019 at 6:46pm PDT

Looking: Optional

Javier Báez reminded everyone why he’s known as El Mago on Saturday with this no-look swipe tag on an attempted stolen base.

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Swag & Tag. #ElMago

A post shared by cubs (@cubs) on Jul 20, 2019 at 2:58pm PDT

Moon shot

Rafael Devers hit a missile in Baltimore for his 20th home run of the season.

Raffy celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a moonshot of his own! pic.twitter.com/N7kxzu5tst
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 20, 2019

Seattle Hall of Famers honor a new inductee

Seattle Seahawks legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones congratulated Edgar Martinez for becoming an inducted member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

It’s happening, @11EdgarMartinez! You’ve belonged in the @baseballhall for a long time, but now you are moving in.

Your hard work, your sacrifice, your victories and even defeats; they all lead you to Cooperstown.

I’m proud of you, HOF Great, Edgar!#Mariners
?: @Vote4Jose pic.twitter.com/Os8zk9STLo
— WALTER JONES (@BigWalt71) July 19, 2019

Another Seattle legend was on the bus to the induction ceremony with Martinez.

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Hello Cooperstown!!!!! #seattlemariners @mariners

A post shared by Ken Griffey Jr (@therealkengriffeyjr) on Jul 20, 2019 at 1:12pm PDT

Fan Post of the Day

Beisbol is for everyone. We love seeing this excitement.

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Lo mejor que verás hoy?? | Siguenos @bdbeisbol #bdbeisbol

A post shared by bdbeisbol Oficial (@bdbeisbol) on Jul 20, 2019 at 6:35am PDT

Pro Re-Post of the Day

Vladimir Guerrero was one of seven living Latino Hall of Famers to attend Sunday’s induction ceremony. He re-posted this great photo from our Jean Fruth.

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Bendecido de poder compartir con estas leyendas latinas.|| Im blessed to be able to share moments with these latin legends. #HOFWKND #Repost @lavidabaseball with @get_repost ・・・ #Latino Hall of Famers Tony Pérez ??, @officialmo42 ??, Edgar Martinez ??, @45pedromartinez ??, Roberto Alomar ??, @pudgerodriguez7 ??, @supervlad27 ?? @baseballhall. #HOFWKND #HOF2019 ?: @jeanfruthimages/La Vida Baseball

A post shared by Vladimir Guerrero (@supervlad27) on Jul 20, 2019 at 5:29pm PDT

OTD

2011 – Nelson Cruz went four-for-four with a home run and a career-high 8 RBI in Texas’ 12-2 win against Toronto.

2009 – Manny Ramirez hit the first grand slam of his career as a pinch hitter to lead the Dodgers to a 6-2 win over the Reds.

2000 – Omar Vizquel‘s American League record 95-game errorless streak ends.

1967 – The White Sox acquired infielders Sandy Alomar Sr. and Ken Boyer from the Mets for infielder Bill Southworth and catcher J.C. Martin.

1959 – In his first game with Milwaukee, Bobby Avila hit a two-run 9th inning home run off to help give the Braves a 5-4 win over the Reds.

Happy Birthday!

Ángel Chávez (b. 1981)
George Lauzerique (b. 1947)