Most every full-time MLB umpire wore a wristband. Triple-A call-up umps didn't in the early games. "That's certainly their right to do that. I think the country's in a mood to protest right now.

Saturday afternoon, the MLB umpires union announced umpires around the league will wear white wristbands to protest an increase in verbal abuse from players around the league. The protest comes ...

To make the whole charade even more farcical, the umpires seemingly didn’t realize white wristbands are often worn in support of people who suffer from blindness.

Umpire Joe West and other MLB officials wore a white wristband Saturday as part of a protest against players.

The response is to wear white wristbands in response to “escalating attacks” on umpires until the commissioner addresses their concerns. Here’s a look at Joe West wearing a wristband: ...

Some umpires across the majors are wearing white wristbands Saturday, a show of solidarity after Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler was fined -- and not suspended -- for harsh criticism of Angel Hernandez ...

Major League Baseball umpires wore white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting ''abusive player behavior'' after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his ...

MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest ‘abusive’ treatment . Originally published August 19, 2017 at 3:56 pm Updated August 20, 2017 at 7:03 am ...

Major League Baseball umpires wore white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting “abusive player behavior” after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his ...