Major League Baseball and its Clubs will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, by observing the National Moment of Remembrance and wearing symbolic, memorial uniform elements for all on-field personnel.
National Moment of Remembrance
- On Memorial Day, Major League Baseball will honor and observe the National Moment of Remembrance.
- This special nationwide effort was created to: (1) recognize the importance of remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country; (2) provide an opportunity to offer a unified expression of gratitude; and (3) help younger Americans understand the significance of Memorial Day.
- All Clubs whose pregame workouts or LIVE games are active at 3:00 p.m. (LOCAL TIME) will temporarily pause for an extended moment of silence to participate in this unified moment of gratitude.
- Teams and Umpiring crews will use their discretion as to exactly when and how the Moment of Remembrance will be observed.
- All games operating outside of this time window will conduct a brief moment of silence prior to the U.S. National Anthem in observance of Memorial Day.
Uniform Elements
- As an additional tribute to service men and women our Nation has lost, all on-field MLB personnel will wear the traditional Memorial red poppy on the left side of their jerseys with “Lest We Forget” language included.
- The uniforms will not be sold at retail to the general public.
Charitable Components
- Through the sales of Armed Forces Day caps, MLB donated 100% of its licensed royalties to a variety of military-connected charities, including Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).
- Later this summer, youth from TAPS families will once again participate in a clinic on the showcase diamond at PLAY BALL Park during MLB All-Star Week in Seattle. PLAY BALL Park is an interactive baseball experience opening for four days in the host city as part of MLB’s All-Star festivities.
For more information about MLB Together or Major League Baseball’s Armed Forces Day commemoration, please visit: MLBTogether.com.