Coverage dated May 26, 2022

2 major league teams use their social media to raise awareness about gun violence

Headline from Delaware Public Media

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees are using their Twitter accounts to bring awareness to gun violence instead of covering their game Thursday night.

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Boston
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts (opens Boston)
Published May 26, 2022
Boston's feed description
The Uvalde school shooting was particularly personal for Rays reliever Brooks Raley, who is from Uvalde.
Delaware Public Media
2 major league teams use their social media to raise awareness about gun violence (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 26, 2022
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees are using their Twitter accounts to bring awareness to gun violence instead of covering their game Thursday night.
CBS News
New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays share facts on gun violence on social media in lieu of game coverage (opens CBS News)
Published May 26, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The two Major League Baseball teams announced their social media collaboration on Thursday, saying it was in response to the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde.
Gothamist
Yankees use social media to highlight impact of gun violence (opens Gothamist)
Published May 26, 2022
Gothamist's feed description
The team will also reportedly begin anti-gun violence efforts in the Bronx.
The Week
Yankees, Rays share gun violence facts on Twitter instead of game updates (opens The Week)
Published May 26, 2022

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