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The uniforms worn by Major League Baseball teams have changed significantly since professional baseball was first played in the 19th century. Over time they have adapted from improvised, wool uniforms to mass-produced team brands made from polyester. The official supplier for Major League Baseball uniforms is Nike, who has held the contract ...
Moore worked 156 MLB games before being hired as a full time umpire in 2023, and assumed uniform number 44 in honor of his mentor Danley, who wore it before retiring after the 2021 season. [1] [5] On June 20, 2024, Moore umpired second base for the MLB at Rickwood Field game in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Yankees' official uniform colors are midnight navy blue and white. [7] The home uniform is white with distinctive pinstripes and a navy interlocking "NY" at the chest. The away uniform is gray with "NEW YORK" written across the chest in navy blue outlined in white and navy-white-navy stripes on the sleeve cuff.
City Connect is a brand name for a line of alternate uniforms made by Nike, Inc. for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. The uniforms feature different color schemes, typefaces, and graphic elements compared with the teams' typical home and away uniforms. The uniforms are designed to reflect the cultural aspects of each team's home city. [1]
Like the regular home uniforms, it does not feature the player's name on the back, with numbers in blue with white trim. Originally, the uniforms had blue piping that replicated the piping pattern of the regular home jerseys. The uniforms were worn very sparingly from 2003 to 2007, being used only for Sunday afternoon home games and the 4th of ...
An umpire, referring to the traditional blue color of the umpire's shirt. Sometimes used derisively, such as when complaining about a ruling, e.g.: "Oh, come on, Blue!" However, it is also used as a neutral and informal term (particularly at lower levels) if the umpire is not acquainted with the teams, or they either do not know or do not ...
An MLB umpiring crew meeting with the managers from each team before a 2017 game. In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling disciplinary actions. [1]
The following is a list of baseball umpires who officiated in American major leagues. The list includes those who worked in any of four 19th century major leagues (American Association, National Association, Players' League, Union Association), one defunct 20th century major league (Federal League), the currently active Major League Baseball, or either of its leagues (American League, National ...