2019 MLB IMPORTANT DATES, Anniversaries and special events ☆ ALL STAR GAME ☆ Cleveland, OH

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2019 MLB Anniversaries and special events

The following teams will wear commemorative patches for special occasions

Team	Special occasion
All Teams	150th anniversary of Major League Baseball
	#42 patch for Jackie Robinson Day (April 15)
	Pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness (May 12, Mother's Day)
	"Play Ball" patch in partnership with USA Baseball and USA Softball (June 1-2)
	Blue ribbons for prostate cancer awareness (June 16, Father's Day)
	American Flag patch as well as all teams wearing patriotic theme jerseys, undershirts and socks for Independence Day. (July 1-4)
	Gold ribbons for childhood cancer (August 30)
Atlanta Braves	20th Anniversary of the 1999 World Series team
Boston Red Sox	15th Anniversary of the 2004 World Championship
	2018 World Series Championship (April 9)
Cincinnati Reds	150th anniversary of professional baseball
----->   Cleveland Indians	2019 All Star Game   ☆☆☆☆
Detroit Tigers	35th Anniversary of 1984 World Championship
Milwaukee Brewers	50th Anniversary of the franchise
New York Mets	50th Anniversary of 1969 World Championship
New York Yankees	20th Anniversary of 1999 World Championship
	10th Anniversary of 2009 World Championship
Oakland A's	30th Anniversary of 1989 World Championship
Philadelphia Phillies	10th Anniversary of 2009 World Series Team
Pittsburgh Pirates	40th Anniversary of 1979 World Championship
San Diego Padres	35th Anniversary of 1984 World Series Team
	50th Anniversary in San Diego
San Francisco Giants	30th Anniversary of 1989 World Series Team
	Memorial patch for Willie McCovey
St. Louis Cardinals	15th Anniversary of 2004 World Series Team
Texas Rangers	Final Season at the Ballpark in Arlington

Throwbacks

The Reds announced November 5 that they will wear fifteen throwback uniforms to mark the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Red Stockings becoming the first professional baseball team. They will wear 1902 uniforms on May 4 (the 150th anniversary of the Red Stockings' first game), 1911 road uniforms May 5, and will conclude with 1999 uniforms September 22.^[32]

The St Louis Cardinals will debut new throwback jerseys that will look like their classic powder blue jerseys from the late 70s and early 80s. They will be worn during Saturday road games.

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Important Dates

 

Date	Event
Feb. 21, 2019	First Spring Training game (Mariners vs. A's)
March 20-21, 2019	Mariners, A's open regular season in Tokyo  <---- is this really a good idea??
March 28, 2019	Opening Day
April 13-14, 2019	Reds vs. Cardinals in Monterrey, Mexico
May 4-5, 2019	Astros vs. Angels in Monterrey, Mexico
June 3-5, 2019	MLB Draft
June 13, 2019	MLB in Omaha (Royals vs. Tigers)
June 29-30, 2019	Mitel & MLB Present London 2019 (Red Sox vs. Yankees)
* July 9, 2019	* MLB All-Star Game, Progressive Field in Cleveland        ☆☆☆☆
Aug. 18, 2019	MLB Little League Classic presented by Geico (Cubs vs. Pirates in Williamsport, Penn.)

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The MLB All-Star Game is coming back to Cleveland!

The Indians and Progressive Field will play host to the Midsummer Classic at newly renovated Progressive Field, giving the organization an opportunity showcase our revitalized city and incredible ballpark.

The Tribe and city of Cleveland last played host to the All-Star Game in 1997, when current first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. hit a homer in his home park and was named the game's MVP. 

2019 ALL-STAR GAME PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD ACCESS - PLACE YOUR DEPOSIT TODAY!

Tickets to the 90th annual All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be extremely limited, so don't get shut out! The first 200 new Multi-Season Half or Full Season Ticket deposits will receive guaranteed access to purchase tickets to the 2019 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard and related All-Star Game events at Progressive Field.

* 2019 All-Star game presented by Mastercard priority for current Season Ticket Holders is already established. Season Ticket Holders are encouraged to contact their Client Service Specialist for questions.

*Multi-Season deposit and commitment for the 2019 and 2020 Cleveland Indians baseball seasons includes 2019 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard ticket access and a season ticket price lock for the 2020 Cleveland Indians baseball season. Single Season Ticket plans for only the 2019 baseball season are also available and may include All-Star Game and/or All-Star event access on a limited, tenure basis, subject to availability. Contact the Season Ticket team at 216.420.HITS (4487) for more details.

Place Deposit

*2019 All-Star tickets are not available to the public yet. Fans who purchase All-Star tickets through a secondary marketplace must purchase through StubHub, the exclusive secondary ticket provider for the Cleveland Indians. Only tickets sold and purchased through Indians.com and StubHub will be guaranteed Progressive Field access and a superior level of customer service. Please note the following:

• All tickets posted on the secondary market for resale are required to be sold only on StubHub.
• Any tickets posted, sold, or acquired outside of StubHub on the secondary market can be revoked at any time.