A rainout in the Bronx, MLB celebrates Spirit Day and Edgar celebrates an anniversary
By Tab Bamford
Blame it on the Rain
There was not baseball in the Bronx last night. As our friend Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com shared, it was pouring all day.
Spirit Day
You’ll notice that Major League Baseball and team social handles will have a different look today. Thursday is Spirit Day. MLB is taking a united stand against bullying by “going purple” to show support for LGBTQ youth. They’ll be using #MLBSpiritDay on Twitter.
The Miami Marlins stand against bullying. Share a positive message today. #MLBSpiritDay pic.twitter.com/6aY0NPF8Zw
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 18, 2018
Thankful Cardinals
As the Cardinals start the unfortunate transition to golf season, a few of their players shared their appreciation for 2019’s success. Marcell Ozuna is a free agent this winter but wants to return to St. Louis in 2020.
Happy strongirthday strongro!
Manny Machado wished a happy birthday to Jonathan Schoop, his former infield partner in Baltimore. They were so young!
Rostrongert strongack home
Top prospect Luis Robert was back in Cuba with his friends.
Postseason Fun Fact of the Day
If Fernando Rodney gets in a game for the Nationals in the World Series he will have pitched in the AL Wild Card Game, NL Wild Card Game, ALDS, NLDS, ALCS, NLCS and World Series for both an AL and NL team.https://t.co/T3P7MGtn0C
— Aidan Jackson-Evans (@ajacksonevans) October 16, 2019
LVB Live! Poll of the Day
Who has been the most underrated player during the AL/NLCS? Other, tell us in a comment. #Postseason
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) October 16, 2019
What are we reading?
Last month, the Boston Red Sox made history when they named Raquel Ferreira, a senior vice president, to the team’s interim leadership group.
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) October 14, 2019
In her newly expanded role, Ferreira became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations.https://t.co/eT1bP1CBlB
What did Nolan Arenado do first with a $260 million line credit? “Dude, I gotta show this off,” he said. “It’s my pride and joy.” He cannot buy the Rockies into the World Series. So here's how he's coping: https://t.co/Z8dTzMfcBF
— Nick Groke (@nickgroke) October 16, 2019
Scoop from @soshnick that the MLB is going to allow for the establishment of investment vehicles that let limited partners buy shares of baseball teams https://t.co/LSRkpfNCUa
— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) October 16, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Martinez! This photo of Holli and Edgar Martinez from their wedding 27 years ago qualifies for the Throwback Thursday Hall of Fame.
@HolliMartinez1 Happy Aniversary, I’m very lucky you share 27 years with me, another 27 :) https://t.co/WoX2HwDXG3
— Edgar Martinez (@11EdgarMartinez) October 17, 2019
Fan Post of the Day
A great shot of a fan with Robert Pérez, his favorite player from the Cardenales de Lara in Venezuela.
OTD
2005 – In Game 5 of the NLCS, Albert Pujols hit a stunning three-run home run off Brad Lidge in the 9th inning, giving the Cardinals an eventual 5-4 victory. The Astros were one out away from the franchise’s first World Series at home.
1971 – Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates capped an incredible World Series by belting a home run in Game 7 against Mike Cuellar of the Baltimore Orioles. Clemente was named Series MVP after hitting .414.
Happy strongirthday!
Rafael Montero (strong. 1990) Jose de la Torre (strong. 1985) Astronge Alvarez (strong. 1982) Gil Velázquez (strong. 1979)
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