World Series Ready, El Mago the Cover Boy and Cuban History in Mobile
By Tab Bamford
Houston’s Lit
Literally. The Astros are getting support from the city’s skyline.
If the buildings aren’t enough, fans are showing support with their haircuts.
This guy can’t wait for the game tonight.
Washington’s Ready
Is this the best hype video of the postseason so far?
"Friends" Intro - Washington @Nationals Edition
— Them O'Shea Brothers (@PoolBoyTV) October 21, 2019
Kurt Suzuki is suchhhhhhhhh a Ross! #STAYINTHEFIGHT #WorldSeries #OnePursuit #Nats #Nationals #FINISHTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/nzOEbJNRGU
Apparently one can get a shark through security at Reagan Airport.
Hey @Nationals, from our team to yours, good luck in the #WorldSeries! ???#STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/h7CEux8zjr
— Reagan Airport (@Reagan_Airport) October 21, 2019
Even the dogs are ready for the World Series.
LVB Live! Poll of the Day
What affect will the @Nationals long layoff have on their performance? Other, let us know in a comment. #Postseason #WorldSeries
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) October 22, 2019
Video Game Cover Magic
Javier Báez will be featured on the cover of MLB The Show 2020.
A dream of mine came true today. Could not be more excited to be on the cover of @mlbtheshow… and it’s ??! https://t.co/zqg6sl1UG7 #mlbtheshow #PSPartner #ElMago pic.twitter.com/LEQ10ZwZDh
— Javier Báez (@javy23baez) October 21, 2019
Pre-order MLB The Show 20 on the #PlayStation Store
— MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) October 21, 2019
Get ?Finest Select Javier Báez? now in #MLBTheShow19!
?https://t.co/9BtEdDR7yv?#TheShowFinest #MLBTheShow20 #PlaystationPlus #PSPlus pic.twitter.com/llgITGa5a8
Your @MLBTheShow 20 Cover Athlete: @javy23baez. ? pic.twitter.com/OyJ3MRjo4R
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 21, 2019
Mobile to Cuba
The history of baseball in Cuba is getting some attention in Alabama.
Unveiling the design of a new historic marker we are creating to tell the story of how baseball got to Cuba. Did you…Posted by Sandy Stimpson on Sunday, October 20, 2019
What are we reading?
With the Nats in the World Series, stuff like the 'Baby Shark' figurine in the dugout and Gerardo Parra's sunglasses are now part of baseball history and MLB's authentication office is treating them as such.
— NBC Sports Nationals (@NBCSNationals) October 18, 2019
READ: https://t.co/ZQ2eXz8ijc pic.twitter.com/btNqHWtq1M
From the archives! In honor of the @astros dramatic #ALCS2019
— SABR Baseball Cards (@SABRbbcards) October 20, 2019
victory here is an oldie but goodie from @MarkArmour04 on the disappearance of the Astros name from the Topps cards of the late 60s.https://t.co/57NoD03GFw
Pro Post of the Day
The day before Game 1, Carlos Correa was at the hospital making the day of some special kids.
Fan Post of the Day
What’s for breakfast on the day of Game 1? Donuts featuring the curly W and a baby shark, of course.
OTD
2017 – The Red Sox announced the hiring of Astros bench coach Alex Cora as their new manager.
2011 – Albert Pujols collected five hits, including three home runs, and six RBI in Game 3 of the World Series as the Cardinals beat the Rangers 16-7. Pujols tied World Series single-game records for home runs (Babe Ruth twice and Reggie Jackson), hits (Paul Molitor) and RBI (Bobby Richardson and Hideki Matsui) and set a record with 14 total bases.
2003 – Alex Gonzalez led off the bottom of the 12th inning with a home run to give the Marlins a dramatic 4-3 win over the Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series.
Happy birthday!
Carlos Torres (b. 1982)
Robinson Canó (b. 1982)
Anthony Chavez (b. 1970)
Ariel Prieto (b. 1969)
Héctor Carrasco (b. 1969)
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