MLB pulls 2021 All-Star game out of Atlanta |
Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game:
“Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game and MLB Draft. “Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box. In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support. “We will continue with our plans to celebrate the memory of Hank Aaron during this season’s All-Star festivities. In addition, MLB’s planned investments to support local communities in Atlanta as part of our All-Star Legacy Projects will move forward. We are finalizing a new host city and details about these events will be announced shortly.” The Braves statement regarding the moving of the MLB All-Star Game: pic.twitter.com/0Iapm3eIre Hey @MLB, you could relocate the #AllStarGame to glorious Wrigley Field, which hasn't held an ASG on over 30 years. @Cubs #GoCubsGo pic.twitter.com/jztpS2IEnF Major League Baseball does not have a new site for the 2021 All-Star Game after moving it from Atlanta. But the Cubs had previously bid for the All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022. We stand in support of @MLB's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/ESTh4g4bVj
Wrigley Field would seem to be a strong option for this year's Midsummer Classic.