- By John Deloria
- (General Dispatch) – Members of the team will gather to commemorate the day the Brooklyn Dodgers made their major league debut in 1947, marking the first inclusion of blacks.
- It should be noted that managers, players and other team members will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day by wearing the number 42 on their jerseys.
- The MLB has praised Jackie through a video that summarizes his career as a champion on and off the field.
- For its part, The Players Alliance, an organization comprised of current and former MLB players, faithfully represents athletes of African descent.
- Players such as Jason Heyward, David Price, and Jackie Bradley Jr. are among the more than 100 players who will donate a day’s salary to support “Jackie Robinson Day.
- At the same time, the Red Sox are looking for their tenth consecutive win at Target Field, while Boston continues to maintain its winning streak.
- Accordingly, Houston has sent third baseman Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia to follow biosafety protocols for testing positive for covid-19.
- Finally, it is expected that this Thursday night and Friday the acclaimed commemoration of Jackie Robinson will take place during the games.
Adittional Information:
Breitbart: LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row
Seattle Times: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row
