Houston Parties, Washington’s Ready and Javier Báez Joins Daddy Yankee on a Boat
By Tab Bamford
Houston’s Celebration Continues
The Astros party kept going on Sunday. Players and their family, friends, spouses and significant others kept sharing their appreciation for the American League pennant on social media.
Hey Tuve I love you so much more today than yesterday ?#MVP
— Yulieski Gurriel (@el_yuly10) October 20, 2019
Washington Ready
The Nationals’ social media game is ready for prime time. Let the chirping begin!
Houston, you've got a problem.#CLINCHED // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/7Jqyg8MJMs
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 20, 2019
El Mago Power Move
For 28 teams, the offseason has already begun. Javier Báez spent some of his free time on a boat with Daddy Yankee this weekend.
LVB Live! Poll of the Day
What was the biggest factor in the playoffs? #Postseason
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) October 21, 2019
What are we reading?
Story with @sahadevsharma on how the Cubs are trying to rediscover their edge in player development, with insights from Craig Breslow and Justin Stone, the organization's new directors of pitching and hitting: https://t.co/x2EQxD9cdT
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) October 18, 2019
Off-field challenges prepare Espada to lead; will he land a managerial gig? https://t.co/eXv7HQAoYq
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) October 21, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
The baseball world was saddened to learn of the passing of umpire Eric Cooper over the weekend. Cooper was behind the plate for Mark Buehrle’s perfect game and no-hitter for the White Sox. Former Sox manager Ozzie Guillén shared his condolences.
My condolence to the Cooper Family. And the MLB Umpiring family. Eric and I shared some great games and even better moments during his career. Sad to see someone so young go from the game. Eric May you Rest In Peace.@MLBUA @MLB pic.twitter.com/VBMNKfsiNt
— Ozzie Guillen (@OzzieGuillen) October 21, 2019
Fan Post of the Day
The National Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for the World Series with a performance from the musical genius Pinkfong.
Go #Nats from the @nso_musicians #babyshark @elyologp8 @nationals @kennedycenter. Thank you to @trumanharrismusic for the arrangement! @88_gparra pic.twitter.com/O0lI0krtWA
— NSO Musicians (@nso_musicians) October 20, 2019
OTD
2003 – The Yankees won Game 3 of the World Series 6-1 behind a Bernie Williams home run. New York took a 2-1 lead over the Marlins in the Series.
2001 – Bernie Williams hit a game-tying home run in the 8th inning and Alfonso Soriano hit a game-winning two-run homer in the 9th to give the Yankees a 3-1 win over the Mariners in the American League Championship Series. Mariano Rivera got the win in relief.
1973 – Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit two-run home runs in the 3rd inning to lead the Oakland Athletics past the New York Mets, 5-2, in Game 7 of the World Series, giving Oakland their second straight World Championship.
Happy birthday!
José Ruiz (b. 1994)
Jose Lobaton (b. 1984)
Danny Herrera (b. 1984)
Andy Marté (b. 1983)
Dicky González (b. 1978)
George Bell (b. 1959)
Featured Image: Javier Baez Instagram