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October 18, 2019

by GLAAD

Major League Baseball supports LGBTQ youth in a big way and the New York Yankees welcome GLAAD Campus Ambassadors to Aaron Judge’s Chambers for Spirit Day

Learn how Major League Baseball took the lead on inclusion and support for LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day.

GLAAD

October 19, 2017

by Claire Holmes, Campaigns Intern

Bullying strikes out with sports teams, players, and advocates this #SpiritDay

This Spirit Day, sports organizations, teams, and athletes across America are did their part to knock out bullying.

MLB

October 20, 2016

by Clare Kenny, Director of Youth Engagement

Major League Baseball proudly goes purple for #SpiritDay

Major League Baseball teams show support for LGBTQ youth, take a stand against bullying and send out messages to fans to inspire hope and support.

December 2, 2014

by Dena Lagomarsino, Youth Issues Intern

Outsports profiles first openly gay MLB umpire Dale Scott

As a Major League Baseball umpire for the past 29 seasons, Dale Scott has worked three World Series, three All-Star Games, two no-hitters and numerous playoff games. He is also the first out active male official in the MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL, and the first Major League Baseball umpire to publicly say he is gay while active.

August 15, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

Billy Bean, the Yankees, and at-risk LGBT youth give each other hope

Yesterday, former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean partnered with the New York Yankees to meet with LGBT youth in Manhattan.

July 15, 2014

by Agata Dera

MLB appoints Billy Bean as consultant for LGBT inclusion

Major League Baseball appointed Billy Bean, an openly gay former player, as a consultant in guiding the sport toward full LGBT inclusion.

July 15, 2014

by Agata Dera

Major League Baseball to recognize Glenn Burke as baseball's gay pioneer

As more and more athletes open up about being gay, creating a strong impact on the LGBT movement in sports, it is important to remember and recognize those who have been out for many years

June 19, 2014

by Joeli Katz, Youth Issues Intern

FIFA takes action to address anti-LGBT slurs at the World Cup #StopTheSlurs

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup being broadcast around the world, it is crucial for FIFA to step up their game and help put an end to anti-LGBT slurs in soccer.

October 18, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

NFL and MLB go purple during last night's #SpiritDay games

Two of the major sports leagues, the National Football League and Major League Baseball went purple during games schedule for Spirit Day.

October 17, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Major League Baseball joins the nationwide support of #SpiritDay for LGBT youth

For those contending for the World Series trophy, most colors are red, blue and orange, but not for today. You will see purple across all baseball teams.

Major League Baseball supports LGBTQ youth in a big way and the New York Yankees welcome GLAAD Campus Ambassadors to Aaron Judge’s Chambers for Spirit Day

Bullying strikes out with sports teams, players, and advocates this #SpiritDay

Major League Baseball proudly goes purple for #SpiritDay

Outsports profiles first openly gay MLB umpire Dale Scott

Billy Bean, the Yankees, and at-risk LGBT youth give each other hope

MLB appoints Billy Bean as consultant for LGBT inclusion

Major League Baseball to recognize Glenn Burke as baseball's gay pioneer

FIFA takes action to address anti-LGBT slurs at the World Cup #StopTheSlurs

NFL and MLB go purple during last night's #SpiritDay games

Major League Baseball joins the nationwide support of #SpiritDay for LGBT youth

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