Anyone following the Los Angeles Dodgers Twitter account Wednesday noticed something very strange.
There’s a baby boom going on among Dodgers players.
The Dodgers announced not one, not two, but three births to players and their partners.
First, Mookie Betts and his wife, Brianna Hammonds, welcomed a son, Kaj Lynn.
Welcome to the world, Kaj Lynn Betts. Congratulations Mookie and Brianna on the birth of your son! pic.twitter.com/0pZ8AfaJ5k
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 26, 2023
In the very next tweet the Dodgers sent out, they announced the arrival of a son, Beau Gray Phillips, for relief pitcher Evan Phillips and his wife, Elizabeth.
Newest Dodger on the roster, Beau Gray Phillips.
Congratulations, Evan and Elizabeth! pic.twitter.com/9cnkSvkjPI
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 26, 2023
Finally, the Dodgers announced the birth of Wyatt James Muncy, to proud parents Max and Kellie.
Cute to the Max.
Congratulations Max and Kellie on the birth of Wyatt James Muncy! pic.twitter.com/U9E104o7p8
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 26, 2023
One baby announcement is great. Two in the same day makes people think, “Wow, what a coincidence.” Three birth announcements in one day, and everyone is wondering: what was going on nine months ago?
You don’t need AI to figure out that nine months ago would have been right around the All-Star break. A few days off, lots of free time … stranger things have happened.
Yet that theory fails, because the Phillips’ son was actually due in early June, but arrived early.
Whatever caused the baby boom, Twitter certainly had fun with the topic.
The Dodger baby boom isn't over. Caleb and Carissa Ferguson are also due some time within the next few days/weeks.
So add that to the list of busy 2022 Dodgers.
— Clint Pasillas (@realFRG) April 26, 2023
I do not see enough ppl talking about this Dodger baby boom. This had to be planned, right?
— unforgiving. the lightning is coming. (@RodsFromGod) April 25, 2023
Don’t ask the dodgers what they were doing during the 2022 all star break
— Carloooths (@Obeseyus) April 26, 2023
That’s like 3-4 babies in a week, crazy… but congrats 🎉🎈🎊🍾
— SB LVI CHAMPS Definable (@Beats_is_life_) April 26, 2023
Wow! The Dodgers having a baby derby!! Congratulations to all.
— OgSiLeNt1J (@Silentreyes) April 27, 2023
Too many Dodger newborns lately
Even Cody Bellinger, who is no longer with the team
— Operaz (@TonyBaseball399) April 26, 2023
Friedman preparing for the next gen of dodger greats already
— 💜 No Handshakes, LeBron? 💙 (@LeShoTime) April 26, 2023
[Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter]
