MLB manager to protest during national anthem after Uvalde shooting

What he said: Earlier Friday, Kapler wrote in a blog post on his website that he felt shame for not kneeling during the national anthem during a game Wednesday.

• "My brain said drop to a knee; my body didn’t listen."
• "Every time I place my hand over my heart and remove my hat, I’m participating in a self-congratulatory glorification of the ONLY country where these mass shootings take place," he added.
• Kapler did not say when he would begin protesting the national anthem or how long the protest could last.
• The Giants are set to face off against the Reds in Cincinnati on Friday night. The game, however, has been delayed due to rain, the Reds tweeted.

The big picture: Kapler's decision to protest the anthem comes as other professional sports teams are speaking out again gun violence.

• The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays said Thursday they will use social media channels to speak about gun violence instead of game coverage.
• NBA's Miami Heat also announced to fans at a game Wednesday to contact their state's senators and "leave a message demanding their support for common-sense gun laws."