Alright, so I flipped on the Yankees game earlier today, settled in, you know, ready for some baseball.
First thing I noticed, kinda threw me off. The players, they had this teal color mixed into their uniforms. Like on their caps, maybe a patch, some wristbands too. Definitely not the usual navy blue and white I expect from the Yanks. It stood out, you know?
So I thought, what’s the deal with the teal? Doesn’t fit the team colors. My first thought was maybe some weird alternate jersey thing, but it didn’t look like a full uniform change. Just accents.
I got curious. Had to figure it out. So, I did what most folks do these days, pulled out my phone during a commercial break. Did a quick search, something like “Yankees wearing teal today”.
And bam, there it was. Plain and simple.
Here’s What I Found Out
It’s all about awareness. The teal is for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Apparently, Major League Baseball gets behind this every year, usually around the start of September.
Teams across the league, not just the Yankees, show support. They wear teal ribbons, wristbands, maybe incorporate it onto the bases or lineup cards. It’s one of those league-wide health initiatives they do, like the pink stuff for breast cancer awareness.
So yeah, it wasn’t some fashion statement or a new jersey design I missed. Just the team, and the league, trying to bring attention to an important health issue. Makes sense when you know the reason. Seeing that teal now just reminds me of the awareness campaign.
That’s the story behind the teal today. Just baseball doing its bit for a good cause.
