Jackie Robinson Day honors the legacy of the iconic figure who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947. While MLB's corporate celebrations may lack depth, it is essential to recognize Robinson's profound impact on the sport and society. Today, the Yankees are looking to maintain momentum with pitcher Max Fried, who has been a standout for the team despite the struggles of other starters. The Royals will pitch Michael Wacha, aiming to improve their performance against a team that has historically performed well against him.
On this singularly important day in the baseball calendar, the Yankees will hope to start a winning streak in the Bronx.
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier 78 years ago, changing the sport and connecting diverse backgrounds through baseball.
It falls to all of us today to proudly celebrate Jackie Robinson, and continually remind everyone that this sport owes its existence to his legacy.
Fried has been the superglue preventing the rotation from completely falling apart: his ERA sits at 1.56 while every other starter's ERA is comfortably north of 5.
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