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The 60 game MLB season is underway, and I spent most of my weekend celebrating the return of baseball. I have compiled a list of some key takeaways from this weekend below...

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina

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Mookie Betts Dodger Debut

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The former Red Sox right fielder packed his bags for Los Angeles. He signed a hefty deal and joined the list of the highest-paid players in the MLB. Betts brings big talent to LA and could be a leading factor in the Dodgers finally winning a World Series.

Anthony Rizzo

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Rizzo had the pandemic in mind while he was playing first over the weekend. See Rizzo offering hand sanitizer to runners in this Instagram video.

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DH in the NL

I previously wrote a whole article on just this subject (go check it out). After watching some National League ball this weekend I can still say with confidence that I am not a fan of the designated hitter rule the MLB installed. It can make its way back to the American League any time now...

Fake Crowds and Crowd Noise

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Lots of opinions circulating on this one. I am a fan of the cardboard cutouts as well as the crowd noise. On the flip, the video-game-like crowds standing in the outfield are a bit creepy. I suppose the fake crowds will suffice until fans can sell out stadiums again.

BLM and MLB

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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Los Angeles Dodgers) 1595556571.0

The MLB allowed their players to use their platforms to demonstrate and support the Black Lives Matter movement happening around the nation. My favorite to circulate from these events was from the Los Angeles Dodgers linked above. Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy stood with their hands over a kneeling Mookie Betts. Players were free to kneel or remain standing during the anthem.

This may be a shortened season, but it has a lot to offer. Baseball is finally here!

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4. Concerts in your car are a regular thing.

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