MLB unveils new look, relaxed social media rules for Players' Weekend
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have revealed the full details and uniforms for the third annual Players' Weekend set for Aug. 23-25.
After the previous two editions featured players decked out in unique, colorful jerseys, the 2019 Players' Weekend will see teams wear monochromatic black or white jerseys, hats, and helmets - the home team for each series had its choice of color - intended to showcase players' unique individual accessories; all players will be allowed to "design, wear, and use creatively colored and decorated equipment" during the weekend, according to an MLB-MLBPA release.
Players from all 30 teams will also have the option to wear a memorial patch for Tyler Skaggs, who died suddenly in July.
In a new twist, MLB also plans to loosen its pregame restrictions on cellphones: Players will be allowed and encouraged to use social media on the field right up until the beginning of the national anthem.
Here's a look at the Players' Weekend jersey designs for all 30 teams:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cleveland Indians
Colorado Rockies
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Dodgers
Miami Marlins
Milwaukee Brewers
Minnesota Twins
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Oakland Athletics
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Seattle Mariners
St. Louis Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays
Washington Nationals
(Jersey photos courtesy MLBshop.com)