It’s Players’ Weekend across baseball, which means it is time for MLB stars to show off their style with creative nicknames on their jerseys, customized kicks on their feet, one-of-a-kind bats at the plate and tailor-made gloves in the field.
The start of the weekend has brought some added flair to the games along with some emotional tributes.
Here’s a (running) look at the best we’ve seen — and keep checking back for more, as we’ll be adding to this file all weekend long.
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The nicknames
The kicks
Derek Holland’s #theoffice cleats for #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/hxdoVg5Oa7
— Mike Jordan (@mikejordan_art) August 22, 2019
All in the details. 😎@mookiebetts | @davidortiz#PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/zvdz7NAFEb
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 23, 2019
The heat. The flavor. The drip. The sauce. 💯🔥 @MLB #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/IJvUNWIogA
— Cameron Maybin (@CameronMaybin) August 23, 2019
The swag
Thanos = Joe Musgrove#LosPiratas | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/TODxrUbCOY
— Los Piratas (@piratasbeisbol) August 23, 2019
The tributes
.@ChristianYelich is paying tribute to Tyler Skaggs on #PlayersWeekend. pic.twitter.com/4meMWQviTC
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 23, 2019
For our Brother ♥️ #LoveYouTy #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/xhVBULaDKu
— Lucas Giolito (@LGio27) August 23, 2019
— Jack Flaherty (@Jack9Flaherty) August 21, 2019