MLB teams pledge $30M to help ballpark workers

All 30 Major League Baseball teams on Tuesday pledged $1 million each to help cover the lost wages of ballpark employees who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis’ postponement of the big league season.

“Motivated by desire to help some of the most valuable members of the baseball community, each club has committed $1 million,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement given to ESPN.

“The individual clubs will be announcing more details surrounding this support effort in their local communities. The timing of these announcements will vary because of the need to coordinate with state and local laws as well as collective-bargaining obligations in an effort to maximize the benefits realized by each group of employees. I am proud that our clubs came together so quickly and uniformly to support these individuals who provide so much to the game we love.”