Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Marcus Stroman and others who play in New York were among Black MLB stars who let their voices be heard in a video calling for change in association with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Former Yankee CC Sabathia posted the video to his Twitter with Judge at the front to lead off the statement put together with players from around the league.
One Team. One Dream. #Players4BLM pic.twitter.com/smlyjMWdRI
- CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) June 16, 2020
Also appearing in the video were Cameron Maybin, Aaron Hicks, Dominic Smith, and Curtis Granderson. Others included Mookie Betts, Adam Jones, Prince Fielder, Howie Kendrick, Andrew McCutchen and so many more.
MLB released a statement following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.
"To be clear, our game has zero tolerance for racism and racial injustice," it read. "The reality that the Black community lives in fear or anxiety over racial discrimination, prejudice or violence is unacceptable."
Many athletes and celebrities have also taken to the streets to join protests. Sabathia has been seen with his family at marches, and many have also shared their own stories and thoughts about what it is like to be Black in America, like Smith did recently.
"It's our cheer for change," Stroman said about the Black Lives Matter chant.
"It's your cheer for us. It's these cheers that will unite us. One team, one dream. Be the change."