This is how MLB celebrated Father's Day 2016
The third Sunday in June means one thing -- Father's Day. We're sure you totally remembered and sent the world's greatest gift to your dad, but just in case, we'll pause for a moment so you can go make a phone call to a certain someone.
OK, is everyone back? Now it's time to see how MLB celebrated Father's Day in 2016. Fittingly, Big Papi had a few words to offer on fatherhood:
League-wide, teams adopted blue-accented uniforms:
All blue everything for #FathersDay. pic.twitter.com/2fc9SeMKuy
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) June 19, 2016
Father's Day threads are in! pic.twitter.com/0m0dtX9fPT
— Red Sox (@RedSox) June 19, 2016
Today's uniforms ready to go. Happy #FathersDay! pic.twitter.com/x4wuPy81Dd
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 19, 2016
Those fresh #FathersDay threads! pic.twitter.com/ljNTFZp0ex
— MLB (@MLB) June 19, 2016
Even Orbit got some special duds:
Happy Father's Day! Check out my uniform for the special occasion! pic.twitter.com/sUvMdBWxCO
— Houston Astros Orbit (@OrbitAstros) June 19, 2016
In Kansas City, Sluggerrr's dad stopped by for a visit:
Welcome to #TheK, Papa @Sluggerrr! ? pic.twitter.com/QcHfRn6vEA
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 19, 2016
Justin Verlander celebrated by sharing some 80-grade dad jokes:
We were at the zoo... My dad looks at a llama and asks me "hey what's that llamas first name?..... Dali. Get it. Dali llama" #dadquote
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 19, 2016
Then goes "what's the llamas last name?.... Bean. Get it. Llama bean." ? #dadquote
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) June 19, 2016
And Noah Syndergaard gave a shout out to the person who is absolutely, 100 percent his father:
Odin, may you be pleased on this Day of Father's
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) June 19, 2016
Jason Kipnis and his brother proved you're never too old to play catch with dad:
Over in Baltimore, the Orioles held a pregame catch session for fans before the game:
Father's Day Catch on the Field event at Oriole Park! #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/8p1Hs33Nmb
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 19, 2016
In Houston, Astros players caught first pitches from their dads:
And of course, all over the league, your favorite players were sharing photos of their own fathers:
Been there since day one...
— James McCann (@JamesMcCann34) June 19, 2016
Happy Father's Day, Dad! Love ya! pic.twitter.com/kbTBjURM7m
In Los Angeles, Clayton Kershaw posed with his daughter for a precious dugout photo-op:
The A's and Padres, meanwhile, both hosted some dads and children on the field for a postgame catch:
Some postgame catch on the field with #Compadres Kids to complete this #FathersDay ? pic.twitter.com/aYWc4jkv0N
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 20, 2016
#HappyFathersDay catch! ?? pic.twitter.com/vLh2pBvEyr
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) June 19, 2016
Before the A's battled the Angels, by the way, ceremonial first pitches were delivered from Stephen Vogt's dad, Marcus Semien's grandfather and Zach Neal's dad:
Miguel Cabrera wore special Fathers Day-themed cleats for Sunday's game:
Do you think Marcus Stroman's dad could still pick him up like this?
More importantly, do you think Andrew McCutchen's dad can convince him to wear this suit again?
My A 1 since Day 1. Happy Father's Day pic.twitter.com/YVTLwT2rjT
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) June 19, 2016
