Happy Friday, everyone!
Tribe news
Inbox: How can Tribe keep Yandy in Majors? | MLB
If Kipnis moves to the outfield, you may see Yandy full time at third base. But Tito isn’t ready to commit to that move yet, so the #FreeYandy movement lives on.
5 guys with game-changing skills in AL Central | MLB
None of the names on this list are surprising, including the one from the Indians (spoiler alert: it’s the GOAT).
How can you not love Jim Thome?
Around the league
- Jose Urena was suspended six games and fined after intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna Jr. A tiny slap on the wrist for attempting to injure another player.
- Yasiel Puig was also suspended and fined after his altercation with Nick Hundley.
- The Mets scored three touchdowns and a field goal against the Phillies, setting a new franchise record.
- Aaron Judge is frustrated that his injured wrist is preventing him from playing.
- A lot of players struggle after participating in the home run derby, but not Bryce Harper.
- It’s possible that this will be Adrian Beltre’s last season.
- I want to go to this steakhouse now:
Umpire Joe West went out to dinner to celebrate his career milestone.
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) August 17, 2018
The waiter brought him a menu in braille
Full milestone details ➡️ https://t.co/oCNBLoiTMn pic.twitter.com/68u4zN9wuI