It’s an announcement right out of left field! Episcopal Church named “official denomination” of Major League Baseball:
As a part of opening week festivities, Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori announced today that the Episcopal Church has been designated the Official Denomination of Major League Baseball. The move was announced today in a teleconference with reporters.
[…] Selig said that Episcopalians bring the right mix of arcane tradition, an appreciation of minutiae and a tolerance for long stretches of relative inaction that make them “a good fit for us.”
“We believe that Episcopalians understand the nuances of the game and won’t meddle with our traditions too much.”
(Emphasis mine)
Plus, we have a fondness for seasonal activities and pretty uniforms!
(via Deb)