MLB News & Notes - Special events planned for 2022 season
Roberto Clemente Day will be held across Major League Baseball on September 15.
April 6, 2022
Official Major League Baseball News Release
Major League Baseball recently shared a list of special events it has on tap for the 2022 season.
Here’s a rundown:
Special Events in 2022
In addition to All-Star Week festivities this summer in Los Angeles, MLB will celebrate a number of special events and occasions throughout 2022.
75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson: On Monday, MLB announced a host of new and refreshed tributes to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic debut on April 15, 1947 as he broke Baseball’s color barrier and began to change our society forever. Among the new initiatives for 2022 are an exclusive MLB-produced video; a 75th anniversary logo; an assortment of public displays to honor Jackie at the “Crossroads of the World,” Times Square on the morning of April 15th; and as is tradition, players, managers and coaches wearing Robinson’s iconic number with all teams for the first time using Dodger blue “42” jersey numbers. Click here for a full rundown of Jackie Robinson Day tributes.
Lou Gehrig Day: Thursday, June 2nd will mark the second “Lou Gehrig Day” across MLB. The celebration became a permanent fixture on the MLB calendar last year to honor the legacy of the Hall of Fame first baseman and to raise awareness and funds to fight ALS.
MLB at Field of Dreams: MLB at Field of Dreams presented by GEICO returns in 2022 as the Reds and Cubs square off at the historic site in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday, August 11th. The 2021 contest between the Yankees and White Sox drew approximately 5.9 million viewers across television and streaming, marking the most-viewed regular season game since 1998.
Little League Classic: The Red Sox and Orioles will meet at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 21st for the fifth installment of the Little League Classic presented by GEICO.
Roberto Clemente Day: Thursday, September 15th marks the annual celebration of Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball. Roberto Clemente Day was established in 2002 to honour the enduring legacy of the late Hall of Famer and recognize Club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award, Baseball’s most prestigious individual player honor. This year, MLB will pay homage to the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s tragic passing.