October 15, 2020
Major League Baseball steps up to the plate for LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day
All thirty MLB teams and the front office went purple, sending messages of compassion and support for LGBTQ youth.
MLB
October 22, 2019
by GLAAD
NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, MLS and more pro athletes and teams go big for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth
Pro sports leagues, teams, stars, and college athletes go big for Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth.
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.
October 19, 2017
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.
October 20, 2016
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
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
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
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.
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