Diamonds For Women

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

I didn't think about it before but since Ryan Weathers made his MLB debut against the Cardinals, last week, former pitcher David Weathers is his father and had a big impact on helping him get to where he is. Article from Union Tribune
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 3/10/21 10:38 pm Post subject:

Looks like this one is due for some updates.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 3/11/21 8:58 pm Post subject:

This was news to me. I didn't know Manny is the brother-in-law of Yonder Alonso. From the Padres' home page

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

Yes - it is something I did not know before Manny came here, either.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 6/5/21 10:02 pm Post subject:

What a good story about former World Series opponents Al Leiter and Marquis Grissom, with their sons facing off in the Regionals this weekend.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 7/13/21 12:14 am Post subject:

How about the article about family ties in this year's draft - I'm posting here because of the topic.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 8/15/21 10:04 pm Post subject:

For the first time in almost 60 years, a battery of brothers was featured in a major league game, and it was the Cubs' Romines who were those brothers--Andrew and Austin of Trabuco Hills.

It wasn't by design, as Chicago was in mop-up mode in the ninth inning of a blow-out loss to the Brewers in Wrigley Field on Thursday. And it was only on that very day that the two brothers were actually, by some twist of fate, on the roster of the same team.

sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 8/16/21 6:55 pm Post subject:

Terrific story about the Romines!

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 8/22/21 12:57 pm Post subject:

And last night at Petco Park, we got to see the Nola brothers face off as the Phillies' Aaron pitched to his brother, Padres catcher Austin. Aaron struck out Austin on three fastballs.

From padres.com:

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

To tell the truth I wish the "other" Nola had gotten the better of his brother!

Though I can say, it is always fun to see brothers match up against each other.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 9/8/21 10:25 pm Post subject:

Vlad Jr. has joined his dad in an exclusive club this week--father-son duos who've hit 40 home runs in a season.

The other combo was Prince Fielder and his dad, Cecil Fielder.

Congratulations to Jr.!
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 9/27/21 4:46 pm Post subject:

I saw where Bradley Zimmer (Indians) homered off his brother Kyle (Royals), today! Here's the article.

The Indians won the game, 8-3, at Progressive Field.

The other 3 times this has happened in MLB history:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 9/27/21 10:27 pm Post subject:

La Jolla in the house! Smile

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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

I love that. Very Happy

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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 10/27/21 7:52 pm Post subject:

And in this World Series, the Snitker family will be assured of a trophy--whether it's Braves manager Brian, or his son Troy, hitting coach for the Asterisks*.

It should be an interesting Thanksgiving.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 10/27/21 8:43 pm Post subject:

It's another great story. I love all the family connections in baseball.

I think Troy had the edge tonight.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

I should have mentioned it earlier. But this moment was too special to let go without posting, Trevor was at camp last weekend to see his son Wyatt in a Padres uniform for the first time. Yea! I did not realize he went undrafted last spring. Article from padres.com
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 4/10/22 10:45 pm Post subject:

That's heartwarming, Cathy. Smile

I remember when those kids were toddlers and used to sit behind home plate at Qualcomm!

Today is Siblings Day...
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

The Rogers brothers made history last night! Good to see. I am so glad one was on the right side. Smile

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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 4/12/22 3:44 pm Post subject:

It was fun seeing how that worked out! He just barely got to the Padres, and here they are playing his brother's team a few days later.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 4/30/22 6:58 pm Post subject:

The Contreras brothers had an emotional reunion a couple of days ago.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 5/18/22 12:20 pm Post subject:

I liked reading about the Diaz brothers getting saves on the same day - Edwin for the Mets and Alexis for the Reds. Here's the link.

It mentions,

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

Today Andy Ashby's nephew Aaron gets the start against my Padres!
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 6/2/22 7:56 am Post subject:

And now Kody Clemens, son of Roger, has been called up.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 7/12/22 12:26 pm Post subject:

Lots of updates coming...
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7162 Location: San Diego

I loved seeing Phil and Tyler. I just wish the Angels had done better for him.
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sun 7/31/22 6:49 pm Post subject:

In today's Tigers-Blue Jays game played in Rogers Centre, Javy Báez homered for Detroit off his brother-in-law, Toronto RHP José Berríos.

From MLB.com:

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Mon 8/22/22 2:29 pm Post subject:

How did I get so far behind on this one? So many stories I haven't caught up on.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 8/30/22 2:03 pm Post subject:

I thought it was good to see Ke'Bryan Hayes and his father with the ceremonial first pitch on Sunday in Philadelphia. Ke'Bryan of course plays for the Pirates, but his dad played for the Phillies.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 10/15/22 9:13 pm Post subject:

With the Phillies already advancing, there is thought that the Nola brothers could meet up in the NLCS.

But not if I can help it.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame