“Pink socks, pink bats, and breast cancer awareness”- Here’s how MLB is celebrating Mother’s Day

As the world celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, in the baseball world as well, players, their teams, and fans were too excited to see what was in store for their moms. At least 30 of the Major League Baseball (MLB) teams celebrated moms, and along with their celebrations, also focused on helping and raising awareness about breast cancer. As part of MLB’s effort to support important causes through a program called MLB Together, during the game played on Sunday, there were special activities planned in every stadium.A video honoring mothers was also played at each game. Along with the celebrations, players and coaches also wore pink clothes, like socks, wristbands, and batting gloves. A few players decided to use pink custom bats to support the cause. Players also attached pink ribbons on their jerseys, as a sign offering support for breast cancer awareness.The bases and lineup cards used in the games will also have special Mother’s Day and breast cancer symbols to remind fans of the reason for the celebration. Through this day, MLB is thanking moms and helping people learn more about breast cancer. The pink bat tradition is pretty old in the MLB. It was started in 2006. This tradition is celebrated every year, on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day was beautiful and memorable for Cincinnati Reds’ Matt McLain, as it was on this very day, in 2023, when he made his Major League debut. The 25-year-old shared the sweet moment with his mom, Wendi, who has always supported his baseball dreams. Her help and love, along with his dad’s, played a big role in his journey to the MLB.Also Read: Hunter Greene Injury Concern Grows As Reds Consider His Replacement