El Mago Strikes Again, a Big Birthday and a Baby Boy
El Mago Strikes Again
Seems like every time boricua brothers Francisco Lindor and Javy Báez meet in a series there’s a play involving them both that reminds us why we love béisbol. Oh and kudos to Kyle Schwarber on the throw.
Bartolo’s Big Birthday!
On Thursday, the man, the myth, the one they call ‘Big Sexy’ turned 45. Saturday he goes for career victory number 243 to tie fellow Dominicano Juan Marichal with the most wins from the island.
Supporting ‘The City’
With Gregor Blanco’s Bay Area neighbors locked in a tough fight for an NBA Finals berth, the Giants’ outfielder showed his support for the Golden State Warriors by wearing his apparel on the team flight.
Juan Soto’s Jonronazo
Exactly four years after teammate Bryce Harper’s first career home run, 19-year-old Juan Soto hammered his first jonrón in Las Mayores.
You thought Soto was excited? Check out the reaction from the National’s Academy youngsters in Boca Chica, DR celebrating his first homer in the big leagues.
First Hit-First Homer
What a Tuesday for the Rays’ Willy Adames. Early in the day, the Rays called him up. He flew up to Tampa and his first hit in a Rays uniform was a homer. Not a bad start. Enjoy the home run call en Español.
¡Feliz 25 a Víctor!
The Rays’ Jose De León celebrated with fellow countrymen Víctor Manuelle his 25 years as a salsero. Both boricuas are from Isabela, Puerto Rico. De León appropriately gifted him a Rays jersey with the number 25.
It’s a Boy!
Starlin Castro and his wife Yoselin were happy to announce Starlin Castro Jr. and sister will have a little brother. ¡Felicidades Starlin!’