- ABC News
- February 23, 2018
Spring training got off to a solemn start as MLB teams wore hats to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were fatally shot nine days ago. Stoneman Douglas baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald and his two sons were guests of the Houston Astros for their spring opener against the Washington Nationals. Members of the school's baseball and softball teams were guests of the Miami Marlins and mingled on the field with players, coaches and CEO Derek Jeter. Teams had the option of wearing the caps, which are black with "SD" in block letters, during the games or only during warm-ups. The Astros, Nationals, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees were among the teams to wear the hats Friday. "Anytime people are hurting, and we know the community is hurting right now, baseball can sometimes play a part with the healing process," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "And so to honor them and try and have a little bit of...