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MLB Gives Patriotic Merch; Reds Hold Veteran Flyover

7/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

MLB will give patriotic merchandise to the first thousands of fans at each July 4, 2026 game.
All 30 clubs will wear jerseys with stars-and-stripes numbers and caps bearing a USA250 patch on July 4, 2026.
The Cincinnati Reds will host the Baltimore Orioles, stage a veteran ceremony with a giant flag and a UH-60 Black Hawk flyover, and conclude with fireworks and a drone show.

History

Historical Context

After the September 11, 2001 attacks Major League Baseball began playing “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch, a practice the New York Yankees continue at every home game. In July 2026, 30 clubs will wear USA250 jerseys, the Cincinnati Reds will hold a flag ceremony, and a UH-60 Black Hawk will fly over, echoing baseball’s long-standing patriotic role.

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Story summary

MLB will give patriotic merchandise to the first thousands of fans at each July 4, 2026 game.
All 30 clubs will wear jerseys with stars-and-stripes numbers and caps bearing a USA250 patch on July 4, 2026.
The Cincinnati Reds will host the Baltimore Orioles, stage a veteran ceremony with a giant flag and a UH-60 Black Hawk flyover, and conclude with fireworks and a drone show.

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