MLB players had GIFs, memes and jokes on Twitter after the lockout began

The last time there was a work stoppage in baseball — 1994-95, to be exact — there was no social media, of course.

So that’s what’s going to make the 2021 MLB lockout that kicked off after midnight Wednesday so different, among other things — there will be plenty of reaction to monitor on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

That doesn’t just apply to the fans, either. Already, players from around the league are posting about it with some reactions that include some jokes, some GIFs and memes, an attempt to keep it light as the weight of a work stoppage sets in.

Here’s a quick roundup: