Published: 23:33 BST, 5 June 2022 | Updated: 15:29 BST, 6 June 2022Īt least five Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms on Saturday as part of the team's annual 'Pride Night'.

Last month, Florida Governor Ron De Santis refused to approve $35million in funding for the team's spring training site due to its stance on gun violenceīy Associated Press and Alastair Talbot For Dailymail.Com.The franchise has also invested in the 'It Gets Better' project to tackle youth bullying that targets LGBTQ+ minors in school.The Rays have long supported LGBTQ+ people, even signing an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage in 2015.Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team would stand 'to support our players that choose to wear or choose not to wear to the best of our capabilities'.At least five players refused to wear the uniforms for faith-based reasons.The Rays issued rainbow-colored uniforms and caps for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox.Five Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear uniforms with LGBTQ rainbow logos for Pride month citing their right to make a 'faith-based decision'