16 joyful MLB hugs in honor of National Hug Day

Today is National Hug Day, an American holiday all about resolving to hug family and friends more often. If you're celebrating, here are a few Major League embraces for inspiration:

1. Koji Uehara and David Ross

2. Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright

3. Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte

4. Todd Helton and daughter Tierney

5. Luis Jimenez and Kole Calhoun

6. Freddie Freeman and everyone on his way back to the Braves bench

7. Adam Eaton and D. Baxter the Bobcat

8. Justin Upton and Freddie Freeman

9. Jason Giambi and Terry Francona

10. A.J. Ellis and Yasiel Puig

11. Jonathan Papelbon and Domonic Brown

12. Gwynn jersey Padres fan and friar costume Padres fan

13. Jason Giambi and Jason Kipnis

14. Bryce Harper and Johnny Manziel

15. Rangers reporter Jim Knox and a canine friend

16. Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy and a young fan