Kevin Cash says 'Pride Night' logo opt-out from some Tampa Bay Rays players won't divide team

The city of St. is located in the northeastern part of the United States Some of the players on the team decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the team's Pride Night.

Kevin Cash said after Sunday's game that he doesn't think it will affect the locker room because discussions among the players have been constructive.

"First and foremost, I think the organization has done a good thing to have Pride Nights supporting our gay community to come out and have a nice night at the ballpark." We want to support our players that choose to wear or not wear to the best of our capabilities, because we were impressed that our players have had those conversions.

The players who decided to remove the logos were pitchers Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson. Adam spoke for the group after the game and said it was a "faith-based decision" for many of them.

Adam said it was a hard decision. We all wanted them to know that all are welcome here. When we put it on our bodies, I think a lot of guys decided that it's just a lifestyle and we don't want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus.

Is that correct? It isn't judgmental. Not looking down is what it is. We believe the lifestyle he's encouraged us to live is what we need to live. We love these men and women and we want them to feel safe here.

The law forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third graders. Critics say the law's true intent is to marginalize the people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer community.

mini LGBTQ flags were given out to fans as members of the LGBTQ community took part in pre game activities.

Kevin Kiermaier told the Times that he was taught by his parents to love everyone as they are. This is a family-friendly environment at a big league ballfield and I can't speak for everyone who is here.

Is that correct? We want everyone to feel welcome and appreciated. No matter what you think about something.

The season average was 16,866. The final game of the series was attended by over 11,000 people.

The AP contributed to the story.