At Least There’s No Tailgating

<p>The Rangers think a <a href="https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/03/10/texas-rangers-allow-full-fan-capacity-opening-day">superspreader event</a> is a great way to welcome Opening Day, while the rest of the ballparks plan to welcome a small number of fans back to the stands. The Commissioner uses the minors as his own private laboratory to try out a huge number of <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31046691/major-league-baseball-deploy-several-experimental-rules-minor-leagues-season">new rules</a> in advance of CBA negotiations.</p><p><br></p><p>Shortstop, conqueror of the Durham Bull, and Pookie’s pal <a href="https://www.milb.com/news/willy-adames-hits-for-durham-bulls-first-triple-a-cycle-273552934">Willy Adames</a> is Pottymouth’s Rays boyfriend for this season.  <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29921376/how-dodgers-phenom-gavin-lux-wants-make-difference-kenosha">Gavin Lux</a>, the Dodger’s 2B with the heart in the shape of a baseball fills out her middle infield. Third baseman, conqueror of Aroldis Frickin’ Chapman, and non-draftee <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/12/sports/baseball/mike-brosseau-rays.html">Mike Brosseau</a> is Patti’s guy on the Rays. Catcher <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/sports/bozich-legend-of-cards-will-smith-grows-with-dodgers/article_de65a84a-b7c6-11e9-b158-d75aeffb2650.html">Will Smith</a>, the Fresh Prince of LAD, caps off her boyfriend picks for the season.</p><p><br></p><p>Opening Day festivities in the <a href="https://twitter.com/CPBL/status/1370911877761470465?s=20">CPBL</a> included six mascots, from rainbows to the scales of justice to one who is just, um, pink. Here’s how to <a href="http://cpblstats.com/quick-guide-2021-cpbl-season/">watch the games</a>. Please take a spin through the best of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/best-mlb-photo-day-photos-of-2021?partnerId=zh-20210310-156906-MLB&amp;qid=1026&amp;bt_ee=THKpKYHyws3q%2B7JYUA8nPejNn3LUww9RJDGhEUpsqZY%3D&amp;bt_ts=1615379940048">MLB’s school picture day</a>.  <a href="https://www.si.