**MLB Backs Athletes Unlimited Softball League Before June Launch: A Home Run for Confusion!**
In a shocking twist that has left sports fans scratching their heads and wondering if they accidentally tuned into a sitcom, Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially thrown its weight behind the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, set to launch this June. The partnership has been described as “the most unexpected crossover since Batman met Scooby-Doo.”
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, in a press conference that was definitely not held in a basement, stated, “We believe in the power of softball. It’s like baseball, but with fewer rules and more opportunities for snack breaks.” He then added, “Plus, we heard they have a killer nacho cheese fountain at their games. We’re in!”
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which promises to revolutionize the sport by introducing a points system that even your grandmother would find confusing, has already garnered support from some of the biggest names in sports. “I’m just here for the free T-shirts,” said former MLB star Derek Jeter, who was spotted trying to figure out how to wear a softball glove on his foot.
Meanwhile, softball legend and self-proclaimed “Queen of the Diamond,” Tiffany “The Tornado” Thompson, expressed her excitement: “This is like if the Avengers teamed up with the X-Men, but instead of saving the world, we’re just trying to save the art of underhand pitching!”
Critics, however, are skeptical. “This is just a ploy to distract us from the fact that the MLB still can’t figure out how to make the designated hitter rule less confusing,” said sports analyst Chuck “The Confused” Johnson. “Next thing you know, they’ll be introducing a ‘softball draft’ where players are selected based on their ability to eat hot dogs while running the bases.”
As the June launch approaches, fans are left wondering if they should be excited or just really, really confused. One thing is for sure: if you’re looking for a good laugh, grab your glove, a nacho, and tune in. Just don’t ask us to explain the rules.
