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Sherman] Umpires union sent out release saying members will wear white wristbands during games to protest what it calls escalating verbal attacks on umpires and their strong objection to how those have
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MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest 'abusive' treatment
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Umps on attacks: Enough, already
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Major League Baseball Umpires Association on X: #WUA issued the following statement in response to escalating verbal attacks: / X
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The Rundown: Joe West and Umps Unite the White Wristbands, Who the Hell is Matt Swarmer? - Cubs Insider
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