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.
Washington Ready
The Nationals’ social media game is ready for prime time. Let the chirping begin!
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
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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.
Fan Post of the Day
The National Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for the World Series with a performance from the musical genius Pinkfong.
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