Marwin returns to Houston and milestones for Arenado and Abreu
By Tab Bamford
Love for Marwin
The Twins played their first game in Houston this season Monday, which means Marwin González returned to the place he became a valuable utility player and part of a special championship team. Predictably the reception was overwhelming for the Venezuelan star.
And González made sure his fans in Houston knew he felt the love.
Not in Toronto – yet
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. confirmed that he’s still in Buffalo with a post on Instagram on Tuesday. How much longer will he be there?
Milestone for Abreu
White Sox first baseman José Abreu reached 500 career RBI over the weekend. On Monday, the Cuban slugger reached another significant benchmark in his career with his 150th home run.
Arenado 1k
Nolan Arenado also reached a significant milestone in his career on Monday night, picking up his 1,000th career hit.
Fan Post of the Day
Now that’s what we call a tattoo!
Pro Post of the Day
Nelson Cruz took to social media to share his feelings on Earth Day.
OTD
1939 – At Griffith Stadium, Senators’ right-hander Álex Carrasquel faces the Yankees in his major league debut. The 26 year-old from Caracas becomes the first player from Venezuela to appear in a major league game.
1999 – Fernando Tatís, Sr of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning. He also sets a record with 8 RBI in one inning.
2000 – Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees become the first teammates to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in the same game.
2008 – Carlos Marmol picks up the save as the Chicago Cubs become the second franchise in major league history to reach 10,000 wins. Current Dodger Rich Hill started the game for the Cubs.
2011 – Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hits the 22nd grand slam of his career, moving him past Manny Ramíre zand into second place on the all-time list, one behind Lou Gehrig.
2012 – Iván Rodríguez, who has caught more games than anyone in big league history, announces his retirement after a 21-year career.
2012 – The Giants sweep a doubleheaders against the Mets at Citi Field. With a hit in both games, Pablo Sandoval has a hit in all 16 games the Giants have played thus far, tying a franchise record held by Willie Mays.
Happy Birthday!
Emilio Bonifacio (b. 1985)
Fernando Perez (b. 1983)
Carlos Silva (b. 1979)
Andruw Jones (b. 1977)
Jorge Pasquel (b. 1907)