On what should have been the day that ballparks swung open their gates and the smell of hotdogs and popcorn wafted out onto city streets across America, the stands sat empty and baseball fans stayed home. But America’s game rose to the occasion – bringing us all together, as usual.
Nothing can stop Opening Day – even if it has to be #OpeningDayAtHome. Stop it. There’s no crying in baseball.
@MLB kicked off the celebration with this video that is guaranteed to make you have all the feels.
Even though we’re apart, we can come together. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/1x9VCifRje
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
Then, all together, our favorite teams joined in with messages of hope, photos capturing the moment, giveaways, livestreams of classic games, binge-worthy highlight reels and more.
We’re in this together.#OpeningDayAtHome | #Birdland pic.twitter.com/i5YQxBnqtA
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 26, 2020
Good morning.#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome#OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/M44pqSzCmk
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 26, 2020
All day long we’ll be giving away special items!
Tune in on the hour, every hour, and RETWEET to win! #OpeningDayAtHome #ForTheH pic.twitter.com/WMius6USOF
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 26, 2020
Like you, we wish we were taking the field today!
In honor of #OpeningDayAtHome, throw on your Braves gear & tune in as we stream a game at 3pm ET!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/xJoNIgszmX
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 26, 2020
#OpeningDayAtHome begins with a look back at these epic starts to seasons past. pic.twitter.com/H61KzzvB73
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 26, 2020
Brands and teams from other leagues joined in, cracking jokes and sharing messages of support.
The good thing about #OpeningDayAtHome is they don’t stop serving beer in the 7th inning on your couch. https://t.co/KC4SZNugXf
— Budweiser (@budweiserusa) March 26, 2020
The whole city is missing this day, @Reds.
Let’s all play our part & get back to this place real soon #OpeningDayAtHome | #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/3arsrT7BmN
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) March 26, 2020
Of course, fans make baseball special – and they flooded social media with the optimism that’s always been synonymous with baseball.
Opening Day 2019 with my maaam ready for some good vibes on this #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/4ojgyd4xqI
— Mo Riah Mo Social Distance (@moriah_infinity) March 26, 2020
This is a real #OpeningDay hero! Thank you for your selfless efforts. #LGM #OpeningDayAtHome https://t.co/Mf9Xua6Lar
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 26, 2020
We are celebrating #OpeningDayAtHome go @Rockies we love you and miss you. pic.twitter.com/x9CBzVHKnC
— Tyler Hill (@thuhTYLER) March 26, 2020
#OpeningDayAtHome and still repping the @RedSox – waiting for the day I can teach this song to fifth grade band again #MusicTeacherChallenge pic.twitter.com/Xl8fUVHUDA
— Ms Joncas Music (@MsJoncasMusic) March 26, 2020
friends forever #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/9iVXvEWaVB
— megan YELI MVP brown (@thatgirlondeck) March 26, 2020
Thank you, #OpeningDayAtHome
Thank you to MLB and everyone who spread a little joy through #OpeningDayAtHome today. In a time where we’re all looking for some hope and a sense of connection, America’s game brings us together and lifts us up once again. ⚾️
