MLB Umps Wear White Wristbands to Protest Increased Verbal Attacks by Players

The World Umpires Association, which represents MLB umpires, issued a statement Saturday saying its members will wear white wristbands "to protest escalating verbal attacks on umpires and their strong objection to the Office of the Commissioner's response to the verbal attacks."

The complete statement can be viewed below:

MLB World Umpires #WUA issued the following statement in response to escalating verbal attacks: https://t.co/wGLIoLOUq0

2017-8-19 19:08:23The WUA also relayed a photo of umpire Joe West donning the white wristband:

MLB World Umpires Umpire Joe West before taking the field today wearing white wrist band to protest escalating verbal attacks on MLB umpires! https://t.co/a8TkW2JCip

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