Baseball is fun, obviously, but many Major Leaguers understand there are more important things than the game on the field. That’s why a recent social media trend, from big leaguers like Cody Bellinger, to battle pediatric cancer is so cool. On the field, meanwhile, celebrations for big wins are getting more and more viral-post worthy — as are the inevitable slip-ups and funny failures. Let’s get to it.
The #CrackCancer challenge has one big leaguer, the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger, challenging others to raise funds and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research. Two thumbs up, guys.
Hey @Dodgers fans. My teammates & I are taking part in the #CrackCancer challenge to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer.
I nominate @colebell24 & the @padres, & all of you! Please consider donating to fight pediatric brain cancer & support the #WillieStrongFoundation. pic.twitter.com/JUMpygkSq9
— CodyBellinger (@Cody_Bellinger) May 23, 2019
Back on the field, fun moments are everywhere. The Mets’ season seemed like it was falling apart, until they returned home and swept the Nationals, courtesy most recently of this eighth-inning bomb from Carlos Gomez
Epic call from an epic game. (via @SNYtv)pic.twitter.com/6tYxn8Qkfw
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 23, 2019
Meanwhile, the White Sox are clearly in a celebratory mood. What moves!
Well, that’s one way to add to your home run total. Oscar Mercado has only a bruised hip and should be OK within a couple of days, but oh Indians, what are you doing?
#RaysUp Kevin Kiermaier gets a three-run HR after #RallyTogether OF Leonys Martin and Oscar Mercado’s scary collision in the outfield.#MLB pic.twitter.com/kEtJ0HnY8O
— Matt Johnson (@MattJ_Sports) May 23, 2019
Your 2019 Cleveland Indians 😫 pic.twitter.com/Vih6Fx2IuO
— Bryan (@NachoHelmet) May 23, 2019
Speaking of mishaps, check out some college baseball. A kick save for Auburn … and a disaster.
What a heartbreaking way to be eliminated from the SEC tournament.pic.twitter.com/xlpqCleGPM
— Cut4 (@Cut4) May 23, 2019
