Overview
- Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday as every player, coach and umpire wore No. 42 in a standardized Dodger-blue style.
- The Dodgers and Mets were set to gather at the Robinson statue for a joint reflection with granddaughters Sonya Pankey Robinson and Ayo Robinson and Negro Leagues Museum president Bob Kendrick.
- MLB introduced a “We Are Jackie” campaign narrated by CC Sabathia that features new spots and interviews with current and former players across league platforms.
- MLB reported that Black players made up 6.8% of opening day rosters this season, a modest rise from 6.2% in 2025.
- Beyond the majors, UCLA unveiled Robinson-themed uniforms to wear in multiple games this week, and youth leagues such as Dos Pueblos ran week-long tributes to teach his story.