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The 8 Best MLB Moments from Monday

Labor Day, a bobblehead, Fenway craziness, and more!

Matt Goodwin
Best MLB Moments 9/7/2021

Yesterday was Labor Day. While the official start of autumn is not until September 22, yesterday’s holiday is often referred to as being the unofficial end of summer. I suppose that that means we are officially in an unofficial seasonal purgatory, full of pumpkin spice, as the baseball season draws to a close and the football season is preparing to swing into full gear.

I hope you were able to celebrate this momentous occasion with a day off of work, partly because I like to think we’re friends and I want good things for you, but mostly because it is quite possibly the most befitting way of celebrating a holiday celebrating the American worker. Unfortunately for them, MLB players did not have the day off. Fortunately for us, we got to see some baseball. So kick back, grab a gourd-flavored latte, and follow me down the road of the best MLB Moments from yesterday.

Before we get to the main events, let’s get warmed up:

Not only do I want one of these, but I am also beyond interested to know what it says:

 

 

Hyun Jin Ryu might have “99” problems, but runs ain’t one (for those of you who are confused this is a dated reference shoe-horned into this piece to allow me to honor a great performance):

 

 

The Philadelphia Phillies leading the way with some trendsetting:

 

 

Here is Nick Castellanos being Nick Castellanos:

 

 

There is this “nose trick” that I cannot figure out but still feel compelled to share with you:

 

 

News of José Iglesias coming home (Note: He made his major league debut coming in as a defensive substitute in the ninth inning for Jed Lowrie at Fenway Park in a game won by Daisuke Matsuzaka):

 

 

We learned about this yesterday even though it happened last week. Either way it’s worth sharing again even if you already know because it’s awesome. Thank you Fernando Tatís Jr.:

 

 

And there was this feel-good dugout moment in the Twins’ dugout after a Byron Buxton bomb (preceded by a pretty dope graphic):

 

 

The Guerreros’ New Exclusive Club

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 40th home run yesterday:

 

 

This is quite an accomplishment on its own but was significant for something even more exclusive. With his at least 40-home-run season, Vlad Jr. and his dad Vlad Sr. became part of a four-person baseball fraternity. Or maybe it should be a paternity? I’m going with pa-fra-ternity because it just rolls right off the tongue. Anyway, this happened:

 

 

That’s pretty special. Also, if that was not enough, there’s this as well:

 

 

He’s good at baseball.

 

A Couple of Rookies

 

Rookies are supposed to still be learning. Yesterday, it was their turn to take us to school. The first comes to us from Houston:

 

 

The Astros social media team was on it:

 

 

Not to be outdone, Wander Franco outdid that. More on this game in a moment, but for right now let’s focus on what are sure to be among the first of many, many highlights in a very long and productive career:

 

 

More on That Game

 

Yesterday, at Fenway Park, some stuff went down. These are things that I have no choice but to acknowledge, despite the fact that they hurt me deeply. My only solace was that it made friend-of-the-fantasy-baseball-industry Yancy Eaton very happy. I would share the evidence here, but he apparently hacked Twitter and made it so I cannot.

Anyway, let’s work backward on this one, Memento-style:

 

 

In extra innings, there was an intentional balk which is apparently how all the cool kids are doing it these days with runners starting on second base:

 

 

Before extras, the game was prolonged on an inside-the-park 3-run game-tying home-run in the ninth by Austin Meadows. When asked about the game he said, “Biggest win of the year,” which is my favorite new humble brag of all time:

 

 

Earlier in the game, there was this gem:

 

 

Like the main character in Memento, I wish I could forget this.

 

 

Beat the Mets

 

The Washington Nationals have a guy who is very good. You may have heard of him. His name is Juan Soto. Here is some information about Mr. Soto:

 

 

Yesterday, Juan and his teammates walked it off against the Mets:

 

 

The Mets’ account concurred:

 

 

Then the Nationals’ account murdered them:

 

 

Ouch.

 

Marcus Semien, Have a Day

 

I don’t know if anybody put a prop bet on Marcus Semien to do pretty much anything at the start of the season, but I hope you did. The dude has raked. Yesterday was no exception. He had two bombs, the second a grand slam, and he now has 37 on the year:

 

 

More like Marcus Slammien’ amirite? I’ll just move along.

 

 

Max Scherzer, Have a Day

 

It’s no secret that Max Scherzer throws baseballs effectively. Yesterday he was particularly good:

 

 

Filthy.

 

Albert Pujols’ Last Trip to St. Louis

 

 

Player Pun Run

 

 

 

There you have them. The Best MLB Moments from yesterday. We know it wasn’t the Mets’ best day, but I can leave you with this, more positive note:

 

 

Nice.

 

Photo by Icon Sportswire | Adapted by Justin Paradis (@JustParaDesigns of Twitter)

Matt Goodwin

Husband. Dad. Teacher. Writer. Podcaster. Baseball Fan. Quippy. Makes up words. FSWA. IBWAA.

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