sometimes awkward — display of activism by players this week. Ten games were postponed over Wednesday and Thursday as players joined athletes from other pro sports in redirecting attention toward racial injustice after a Black man was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last weekend.
Jackie Robinson Day is usually held April 15 but was moved this year due to the pandemic. Members of The Players Alliance, a group of more than 100 current and former Black major leaguers, are donating their game checks from Thursday and Friday to the organization to address racial injustice.DOUBLE TROUBLEMets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is in hot water with Commissioner Rob Manfred and team ownership.