MLB Umpires are mad as hell and they’re not going to take it anymore. As such, they banded together in solidarity — presumably with Twisted Sister blaring in the background — and came out for Saturday’s games in a powerful show of solidarity…by wearing white wristbands. Since, you know, the intent would be totally obvious to and not at completely overlooked by everyone who’s not an umpire.
Below is the tweet from the World Umpires Union featuring their official statement on the silent protest, which is meant “to protest escalating verbal attacks on umpires and their strong objection to the Office of the Commissioner’s response to such attacks.