Díaz makes a statement, El Mago celebrates an anniversary, dancing Kiké
By Tab Bamford
Proud Papa
Marlins second baseman Isan Díaz made his major league debut on Monday. While his father was being interviewed in the stands the rookie went deep.
"DID WE JUST HOMER OFF DEGROM?!"@diaz_isan's PUMPED-UP dad was mid-interview when his guy took a Cy Young winner DEEP for his 1st hit in his MLB debut. ? pic.twitter.com/rOwjYdjr01
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 5, 2019
Two Much Fun
Monday was the fifth anniversary of Javier Báez‘s major league debut. El Mago hit a game-winning home run in extra innings in Denver in his debut. To celebrate the date, Báez hit a mammoth home run in the sixth inning.
L-A-R-G-E#EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/Eh6iAjgwnt
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 6, 2019
Báez added a two-run shot in the seventh, insurance runs the Cubs would need as they hung on to win 6-5.
DON'T DO IT TO 'EM AGAIN, JAVY. #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/eCJPBVXAlp
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 6, 2019
Lindor shows respect
In this new ad for New Balance, Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor talks about his family.
Puerto Rico takes gold
Carlos Beltrán was among those that congratulated Puerto Rico for winning the gold medal at the PanAm games.
Felicidades a nuestro equipo de Puerto Rico que nos representó en los Juegos Panamericanos y trajeron la medalla de oro a la isla. #MLBPuertoRico ??? pic.twitter.com/Zca8OIEgiA
— MLB Puerto Rico (@MLBPuertoRico) August 5, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
Kiké Hernández showed off his dance moves with Russell Martin before the game.
California, the state where you never find a dance floor empty. pic.twitter.com/TftR4gb15I
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 6, 2019
Fan Post of the Day
A nice shot to the gap here from this young player.
OTD
2017 – The Mariners acquired Yonder Alonso from the Athletics for Boog Powell.
2002 – Miguel Tejada‘s 24-game hitting streak came to an end but the Athletics beat the Red Sox 9-1.
1999 – Quilvio Veras tied a Pads record by scoring four runs as San Diego defeated Montreal 12-10. Tony Gwynn picked up his 3,000th career hit in the game.
1988 – José Canseco became the 11th player in major league history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in a season.
1981 – National League owners agreed to the $20.5 million sale of the Cubs to the Tribune Company.
1973 – Roberto Clemente is posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Happy birthday!
Wilmer Flores (b. 1991)
Alexis Gómez (b. 1978)
Víctor Zambrano (b. 1975)
Luis Vizcaíno (b. 1974)
Featured Image: MLB Puerto Rico Instagram