A lot has transpired since our last news update as MLB teams — along with many among sports including the NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLS, NFL and even women’s tennis — “boycotted” their games on Wednesday and Thursday in an act of solidarity against the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wis., law enforcement. The past couple of days have been somber ones as we reflect on the problems plaguing our society and how best to move forward.
The Tigers ended up playing on Wednesday night as the postponement dominoes began to fall, resulting in a surprising series win over the Chicago Cubs to take their second series in a row after a brutal nine-game skid.