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Tigers, other MLB clubs wearing caps in tribute to Florida school shooting victims

TAMPA, Fla. -- All 30 Major League clubs are wearing caps to honor victims of last week's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.

The caps will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Broward Education Foundation.

The Detroit Tigers open the Grapefruit League season Friday afternoon against the New York Yankees.

"We all know what's happened. It's been tough watching television and watching all this sadness," said Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire. "Kids going to school and doing what they love most and all of sudden so much tragedy.