Aggressive Base Throwing…Or Not!
Anthony Rizzo is straight up a bad man! This phenomenal play from the Cubs’ first baseman, in which he showed complete disregard for Kole Calhoun’s head by throwing a dart directly at it to get the runner trying to score at the plate, resulted in an unlikely double play. Rizzo fired his throw right at Calhoun, who was running to first, to throw out Nick Ahmed at home plate. Calhoun fell to a heap on the ground then slowly got up and half-heartedly trotted towards first base. Catcher Robinson Chirinos was showing no mercy and easily went back to Rizzo to record the double play. A nice little play from Rizzo with the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth and the bases loaded.
That's one way to get out of a bases-loaded jam. pic.twitter.com/9uRz4cJmHW
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2021
Oh, and here is the exact opposite. Taijuan Walker of the Mets deciding to completely bail on a slow chopper in the infield by making himself believe it was a foul ball and following it up by hurling the ball crazily toward the dugout. The Pirates, who were trailing 3-0 before the play, ended up scoring three runs to tie the game without an out being recorded. Madness. But, it is the Mets after all.
Just pure chaos.
Taijuan Walker pushes the ball toward the dugout after thinking this swinging bunt was a foul ball. The Pirates ended up scoring 3 runs on the play.
🎥 @Pirates pic.twitter.com/6z3B5PH2gT
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 18, 2021
Sonny Gray’s Special Rub
Well, either this is a blatant abuse of the foreign substance rule or just a creative way to remedy an itchy backside. We like it Sonny Gray, but please confirm with us directly?!
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— pigeonize.bsky.social (@pigeonize) July 18, 2021
Save It, Alex!
What an achievement from young Cardinals closer, Alex Reyes. He registered his 24th save of the season yesterday in his 24th career opportunity. A perfect record, which made Major League Baseball history yesterday.
Alex Reyes sets a new Major League record!
He has converted all 24 save opportunities to begin his career, surpassing LaTroy Hawkins.
(MLB x @BudSelect) pic.twitter.com/vYIw6kO62X
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2021
It was all smiles and love from his teammates at the end of the game. (And we love this camera!)
A Sunday Funday, indeed! pic.twitter.com/o1NtADtm5A
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 18, 2021
The Trade Giving Baseball “The Willys”
So, about that Willy Adames trade! How’s it going? Let’s go to the stats, shall we? Adames is hitting .341 with eight homers, 26 RBI, and a .422 OBP in his last 35 games. In that time, the Brewers are 22-13 and Adames has a 2.2 fWAR, which is second in the National League.
So, about that Willy Adames trade… #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/Q1K1zskcQ8
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 18, 2021
A wink of agreement is certainly warranted. Does anyone love baseball as much as Willy Adames right now? Doubt it.
— Cut4 (@Cut4) July 18, 2021
#34
We are on full Shohei Ohtani watch, all day and every day. Tomorrow, he is on the mound. Today, he hit home run number 34 on the season. What a time to be alive!
Shohei Ohtani has 34 HR this year.
And he's pitching tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/793wZ2SoWJ
— MLB (@MLB) July 18, 2021
One Homer, Four Languages
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is a talented man both on and off the field. One of his talents is his multilingual tongue, which was put to good use by Buster Olney yesterday when he asked him to give a home run call for teammate Rafael Devers.
Xander Bogaerts giving us a home run call for Rafael Devers in 4 different languages is amazing 👏 pic.twitter.com/88a9kS6tzB
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2021
Smack Those Sunday Scaries
Ah, that sweet sound is back after the All-Star break. Your daily dose of dingers does not disappoint.
Hope the best sound in sports helps with your Sunday scaries. pic.twitter.com/vt8QAClSlt
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2021
Photo by Icon Sportswire | Adapted by Justin Paradis (@JustParaDesigns of Twitter)