MLB Network will air 12 hours of programming Saturday dedicated to late HOFer Tony Gwynn on what would have been his 60th birthday. Coverage will begin at 11:00am ET with the “MLB Network Presents: Mr. Padre” documentary, which profiles Gwynn's career and lasting legacy around San Diego. The net then will broadcast four classic games featuring the 15-time All Star, capped by Game 5 of the ‘84 Padres-Cubs NLCS. MLB Network's social platforms will feature graphics highlighting Gwynn's statistics, and commentary from Cal Ripken Jr., who went into Cooperstown alongside Gwynn in ’07, and MLB Network host and former Padres broadcaster Matt Vasgersian discussing Gwynn's career.
To celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, MLB Network will air four consecutive memorable Mother's Day games, beginning with the Red Sox' "Mother's Day Miracle" comeback win against the Orioles in ‘07. Vignettes featuring MLB Network analysts discussing the impact their mothers have had on their lives and a new spot to celebrate Mother’s Day will air throughout the day. Social platforms will feature a variety of Mother’s Day content, including clips from “Play Ball” and “Play Ball At Home” presented by Scotts as well as a themed Instagram story where users can personalize a Mother’s Day jersey or bat.
