The league supports the preparatory stages
It will contribute up to $1 million for stadiums in Florida and Arizona, which have been affected by the cancellation of preseason games.
MLB today announced a $1 million fund to support Grapefruit (Florida) and Cactus (Arizona) workers who have been affected by canceled Spring Training games & will be administered by Clubs to individuals based on financial need,will be available to all part-time & seasonal workers
—Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) March 8, 2022
Todd Boehly wants to buy Chelsea soccer club
The Dodgers co-owner is exploring the possibility of getting his hands on the English club.
Dodgers co-owner tries to buy Chelsea https://t.co/tTj8QK67px
– The Sports Press (@LaPresse_Sports) March 8, 2022
Would the Blue Jays be well equipped with two first basemen?
History tells us yes.
With Freddie Freeman dreams circulating for the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. solidly in place, @NickAshbourne takes a look at the recent success of having two first basemen — one of whom is a full-time DH.https://t.co/nR95XqfOnD
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 8, 2022
Elizabeth Benn has come an amazing journey
Her story is honored on International Women’s Day.
A thread on International Women’s Day related to the featured I just posted on Elizabeth Benn, a Canadian who is now the highest-ranking female baseball ops employee in Mets history, and why her story resonated with me. 1/10
— Gregor Chisholm (@GregorChisholm) March 8, 2022
Jeff Passan apologizes
He admits that he made a mistake by calling the MLB offer a sh*t sandwich.
Jeff Passan apologizes for ‘s–t sandwich’ remark about MLB labor offer https://t.co/seWgcjzpdw pic.twitter.com/TEBDxKy34u
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) March 7, 2022
David Ortiz against the special defense
He says he could have gotten more hits if the focus had been on offense during his playing career.
David Ortiz on defensive shifts:
“Besides them taking like 500 hits away from me?”. Now you’re gonna focus on players hitting for power or see who is getting on base the most. Batting average is not gonna be a thing because they’re shifting everybody.” pic.twitter.com/GCz8DDPjZL
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) March 8, 2022
Back to basics for Russell Wilson?
Somehow…
Russell Wilson began his pro sports career with Colorado — as a Class A infielder in the @Rockies farm system. Welcome home? @MLBNetwork @Cut4
—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) March 8, 2022
Happy birthday, Mr. Doucet!
The former Expos announcer turns 82 today.
The baseball legend turns 82 today. Happy birthday to my friend Jacques Doucet.
Oh and get this man the #FordCFrickAward @baseballhall #Exhibitions #LaVoixDesExpos pic.twitter.com/O5yxj6TBcf— Expos Fest❤️#EnRoutePour1Million #RoadTo1Million (@ExposFest) March 8, 2022
