By Erik Pedersen Managing Editor Opening Day 2020 came and went without peanuts, Cracker Jack or a single pitch, but a Major League Baseball season got under way today — virtually.
MLB and its players union have teamed with Sony Interactive Entertainment for an esports challenge featuring one player from each team in an online showdown.
The MLB The Show Players League pits 30 players ages 25 and younger against one another for charity on Sony’s long-running video game platform.
It’s an opportunity for homer-hungry fans to watch and root for their favorites while pro sports is sidelined amid the coronavirus shutdown.
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