This Week in Baseball – Kelvin Herrera Trade, Astros Streak, Brandon Morrow’s Pants, Bryce Harper’s Beard, MLB Attendance
How Do You Spell Relief…
The Washington Nationals have made a move to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring closer Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor league prospects. A day after putting reliever Brandon Kintzler on the disabled list, the Nats made the move for the two-time All-Star Herrera, who has totaled 52 saves over the past couple seasons with the Royals. He’ll join Sean Doolittle at the back end of the bullpen and they hope he will “Do Lot.” (Get it? Doolittle. Do lot. Okay, fine I’ll leave.)
#Winning…
The Houston Astros tied the team record for consecutive wins at 12. The team pulled off an incredible walk-off win to get there. With the Astros trailing by a run with one out in the ninth, Alex Bregman smacked a line drive that landed in between the left fielder and center fielder. Finally, some good news for Astros fans who have endured months since their last World Championship.
Who Wears the Pants…
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow landed on the Disabled List the same way everyone else does—one leg at a time. Morrow said he first felt back spasms while taking his pants off. “It’s frustrating any time you can’t get out there, especially when you can’t go because of something stupid like taking your pants off.” This is actually a pretty common injury in the adult film industry.
Harper Comes Clean…
Bryce Harper shaved his beard and looks like a new man. The Nationals slugger revealed his fresh face before facing the Yankees on Monday night and the conspiracy theories began to flow. Specifically that Harper was discreetly telling them he wants to play for New York. The Yankees have a strict facial hair policy, so the baby-faced look began to ring some bells. “And the Yankees could sure use another slugging right fielder,” said Sarcasm Man.
Have a Seat…
Major League Baseball attendance is headed to its lowest average in 15 years. And it’s not only because the bad weather for the first third of the season. Five teams are on pace to lose 100 or more games in the same season for the first time. It turns out that people may not want to pay to go out and see a below average product. (Yes, Star Wars franchise I’m also talking about you.)
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