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Best of the Week: 11/21/2021 – 11/27/2021

Adam Jones and the Orix Buffaloes were in the Japan Series last week. They didn’t win the series, but we’re still proud of them!

SAIKOOOOOO https://t.co/PZZlMmGyha

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) November 25, 2021

伝説の男　アダム・ジョーンズ pic.twitter.com/Z1HsER8QyP

— ドラペイ (@Dorapeinet) November 25, 2021

オリックスバファローズ試合前練習配信から。
トスバッティングの後、自分が打ったボールをかたずけ、明るくインタビューに応えるジョーンズさん。『Game6 Game6 Tonight . Аll fans… コッチコイ. どゅぅうわっはははっは（爆笑）』
あぁ癒される😊
Mr. Adam Jones is great.
Nov. 27, 2021 In Kobe. pic.twitter.com/8nrqLSD9Wi

— RAM (@ram_xxxxxxx) November 27, 2021

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Films on Friday: German Reacts to Baseball

I’m not sure what I think of this guy and his videos, but it’s fascinating from a sociological perspective that they exist – and that he has over 2,000 followers on YouTube (and over 40 baseball videos). Let me know what you think!

Happy Friday!

~ baseballrebecca

A Baseball Thanksgiving

Baseball teams – past and present – give thanks and give back to the community. Happy Thanksgiving!

~ baseballrebecca

Happy #Thanksgiving, Blue Jays fans! 🇨🇦

We're thankful for having the BEST fans in baseball! pic.twitter.com/Epl4kW2LSn

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 11, 2021

AL Comeback Player of the Year

The Orioles’ Trey Mancini was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year! All of Baltimore – and beyond – are extremely proud of his accomplishments.

If great comeback stories inspire, then Trey's is truly one of the greatest.

Congratulations, @TreyMancini. We are so proud of you. pic.twitter.com/xEh3FcVnis

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) November 22, 2021

Former Baysox INF @TreyMancini has been named the American League Comeback Player of the Year. https://t.co/Jcz9FntS6a

— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) November 23, 2021

An inspiration to us all. 🧡

Trey Mancini is the AL Comeback Player of the Year! pic.twitter.com/METMgKmLd2

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) November 22, 2021

Congratulations to Trey Mancini on winning the AL comeback of the year award! A testament to getting great medical advice and treatment, love and support from all close to him, and faith and hard work and perseverance to get back in uniform. An inspiration for all. @masnOrioles

— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) November 23, 2021

A true inspiration in so many ways. Congratulations 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/0VzqlOJens

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 23, 2021

No player more deserving in baseball:#Orioles Trey Mancini wins American League Comeback Player of the Year💪💯⚾️@wjz pic.twitter.com/Lae4WOEEbL

— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) November 22, 2021

"Amid the challenges of a global pandemic, Mancini underwent six months of chemotherapy…Five months later, he was on the field again, receiving a standing ovation."
We are so proud of @TreyMancini! AL Comeback Player of the Year! 👏https://t.co/PQh45YHw7d

— Colorectal Cancer Alliance (@CCAlliance) November 23, 2021

Nobody more deserving!#IrishInMLB x #GoIrish https://t.co/e81sCIzS6G

— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) November 22, 2021

Trey Mancini’s triumphant return from cancer earns Orioles star American League Comeback Player of the Year https://t.co/QzNknqwtIB

— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) November 23, 2021

Best of the Week: 11/14/2021 – 11/20/2021

Major League Baseball announced that housing costs will be covered by teams – not the players themselves – starting next season. While there still may be issues with the policy, this is a major step in the right direction!

MLB to provide housing for Minor Leaguers.

➡️ https://t.co/sGWxyp8Rtq pic.twitter.com/Mxk5eqQaVs

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) November 18, 2021

Minor leaguers won't be responsible for leases in 2022 🙏https://t.co/iekL7aeFBK

— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) November 20, 2021

MLB officially announces new housing policy for Minor Leaguers, going into effect for 2022: pic.twitter.com/xBW1BDWdqn

— Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) November 18, 2021

Are minor leaguers still underpaid? Yes. Are there still a lot of improvements needed to better their environment? Yes.

Is today’s news a huge step in the right direction for minor league baseball regardless?

It absolutely is.

Celebrate the steps, as overdue as they may be.

— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) November 18, 2021

MLB announces its owners have agreed to provide housing for all minor leaguers except those with major league contracts or making more than six figures. Estimates that will be 90 percent of all minor leaguers at all levels.

— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) November 18, 2021

See below for our full statement on Major League Baseball's new Minor League housing policy: pic.twitter.com/rfxV55e3XQ

— Advocates for Minor Leaguers (@MiLBAdvocates) November 18, 2021

There's still one group of minor leaguers unsure how MLB's new housing policy will affect them.https://t.co/WoADbuwM5U

— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) November 20, 2021

Films on Fridays: Tampa Baseball Museum

The Tampa Baseball Museum at Al Lopez House finally opened in September! Here are a few news reports on the event, including remarks by Lou Piniella:

Happy Friday!

~ baseballrebecca

Julio Lugo, 1975-2021

Julio Lugo passed away on Monday, one day before his 46th birthday. Heartbreaking. The condolences and memorials poured in from teams and players who knew him:

The Red Sox mourn the loss of former shortstop and 2007 World Series Champion Julio Lugo.

We send our thoughts and love to the Lugo family. pic.twitter.com/CBtKLitXMf

— Red Sox (@RedSox) November 15, 2021

We join the rest of our baseball family in mourning the loss of Julio Lugo. We extend our condolences to his family and many friends throughout the game. pic.twitter.com/GAdlUygJ0C

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) November 15, 2021

Former infielder Julio Lugo, who played 12 Major League seasons including part of the 2006 season with the Dodgers, has passed away at 45. https://t.co/3h0PTaGBmk pic.twitter.com/zKyYBsTiFB

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) November 15, 2021

We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Devil Rays shortstop Julio Lugo. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/7EiQkxTe9T

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) November 15, 2021

We are saddened over the passing of Julio Lugo.

Lugo played for the Cardinals in 2009 during his 12-year MLB career.

Our condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/wI3tDlF1gs

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 15, 2021

RIP Julio Lugo. Back in 2008 I was in extended spring training getting ready for my first season with the Lowell Spinners. He spent some time with us young kids in Ft. Myers during a rehab assignment. He taught us a lot about infield routines and how to be a professional.

— Will Middlebrooks (@middlebrooks) November 15, 2021

RIP Julio Lugo. He helped me early on in my career with my routine and to stick to it regardless of outcome

— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) November 15, 2021

El mundo del béisbol está de luto por el fallecimiento repentino del ex jugador Julio Lugo, externamos nuestras más sinceras condolencias a sus familiares y amigos. ¡Paz a su alma! 💛🕊 pic.twitter.com/qibJ3GjNk6

— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) November 15, 2021

Too young.

The MLBPAA is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of 12-year MLB veteran, Julio Lugo. Our thoughts and prayers are with Julio's loved ones. pic.twitter.com/hrQYJzjHWh

— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) November 15, 2021

Monday Baseball Motivation

“Whether you have a great game or a terrible game, tomorrow’s another day and you’ve got to come out here and compete.” – David Wright

David Wright, 2016.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Best of the Week: 11/7/2021 – 11/13/2021

The Orix Buffaloes won the Climax Series and are headed to the Japan Series!

「パーソル CS パ」優勝🎊🏆！
場内一周＆胴上げの模様をフォトギャラリーにてお届けします！#全員で勝つ#全員で頂点へ#Bs2021 #プロ野球 #NPB #ORIX pic.twitter.com/XdFaAfLj4T

— オリックス・バファローズ (@Orix_Buffaloes) November 12, 2021

BsTVを更新!!
『パーソル CS パ 優勝セレモニー後半（場内一周～胴上げ）』を配信しています!https://t.co/UI0z9NuVQh#全員で勝つ#全員で頂点へ#Bs2021 #プロ野球 #NPB #ORIX #BsTV pic.twitter.com/B9nokEFi7X

— オリックス・バファローズ (@Orix_Buffaloes) November 12, 2021

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And my favorite player, Adam Jones, made it into the game: