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Major League Baseball and Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed Friday a new iteration of video game series 'MLB The Show' that will solely feature Major League players

Major League Baseball and Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed Friday a new iteration of video game series Players League will feature thirty athletes, including former All-Stars and World Series champions, who will compete in an inaugural online event raising money for Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Canada. Donations of $5000 from MLB, MLBPA and the SIE will be made on behalf of each participating player.

Participants will play each team once throughout April, for a total of 29 three-inning games. Onward, the top eight teams will advance to the postseason, culminating in a World Series.

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