On a day that was supposed to be MLB's Opening Day, the league is introducing a new video this morning narrated by Angels CF Mike Trout. The message: Opening Day is a special day, not just because it means the return of baseball, but also because of the hope around a new season that fans can come together and rally around. The ad will air on ESPN networks, Fox, FS1, MLB Network, and MLB digital properties including MLB.tv and social media platforms. Hope, belief and unity are what is needed during these unprecedented times, and even with the start of the season delayed, MLB hopes to still create that community for fans while encouraging everyone to stay informed and stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to everything MLB has planned for its "Opening Day at from Home" today, MLB Network has a full slate planned. Trout and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred both are expected to be guests -- in separate interviews -- on “MLB Tonight” today at noon ET. The net will air a marathon of memorable Opening Day games today, beginning at 1:00pm with Derek Jeter's career opener in ‘96. Meanwhile, MLB Network also will begin to air show segments across its social platforms, including “MLB Central” with Robert Flores, Lauren Shehadi and Mark DeRosa and “Intentional Talk” with Chris Rose and Kevin Millar.
MLB Network will also debut the following well-wishes sport today:
