Cool nicknames and looks from baseball’s Players Weekend

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Cool nicknames and looks from baseball’s Players Weekend

Players Weekend showcased baseball’s lighthearted side with nicknames and custom cleats.

Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington (37) wears a special jersey as he laughs with an umpire before the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Colorado Rockies shortstop Alexi Amarista (2) sports a nickname on the back of his jersey for a weekend stand against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. Colorado won 3-0. (AP Photo/John Amis)

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 27: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays waits to bat against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning at Busch Stadium on August 27, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Archer is wearing his nickname on his jersey for the Player's weekend. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Matt Adams #18 of the Atlanta Braves takes a ninth inning swing against the Colorado Rockies at SunTrust Park on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 27: "Southpaw" the mascot of the Chicago White Sox wears a nickname jersey during the final day of "Players Weekend" as the White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 7-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 27: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies swings and fouls out to Kurt Suzuki (not pictured) against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on August 27, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 26: Mike Leake #8 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 26, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Leake is wearing a jersey with his nickname on it for the Player's Weekend. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson watches a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies from the dugout, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

San Francisco Giants' Denard Span steps in to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Phoenix. Span wore brightly colored socks as part of Players Weekend festivities. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Atlanta Braves infielder Brandon Phillips (4) its loose before the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 26: A detail shot of custom painted shoes worn Kolten Wong #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals for the Player's Weekend in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium on August 26, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers stand for the National Anthem prior to a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. As part of MLB's Players Weekend, teams are wearing special uniforms designed to evoke the game at its more youthful levels like little league. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (10) stands at first base with Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 25: Pinch runner Lane Adams #16 of the Atlanta Braves, with the nickname "LA Swiftness" on the back of his shirt, walks back to second base in the eighth inning during the game against the Colorado Rockies at SunTrust Park on August 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers and Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox have nicknames on their jerseys during the first game of "Players Weekend" at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 25, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius stands on first base after hitting a single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 25: Stephen Piscotty #55 of the St. Louis Cardinals wears a special jersey with his nickname on the back for the Player's Weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium on August 25, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 25: Tim Adleman #46 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on August 25, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 9-5. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell, left, puts out Cincinnati Reds' Billy Hamilton at first in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ken Giles looks at first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. The Astros won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 25: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on during the national anthem prior to a game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 25, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins' Marcell Ozuna (13) and Jose Urena go through their pregame routine before the start of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Miami. The Marlins defeated the Padres 6-2. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees doubles in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds' Scott Schebler (43) celebrates with Eugenio Suarez, center, after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 9-5. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Baltimore Orioles players wear uniforms with their nicknames on the back to celebrate Players Weekend before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 27: Robinson Cano #22 of the Seattle Mariners follows through on a first inning single against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 26: Luis Castillo #58 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on August 26, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Pirates defeated the Reds 1-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter hands the ball to manager Brian Snitker (43) as he is relieved from the mound during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. Colorado won 3-0. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Miami Marlins' Dee Gordon stands on first base after getting a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington (37) wears a special jersey as he laughs with an umpire before the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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