MLB critical of Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps

Players deny their decision comes from place of hate MLB says writing on caps is a violation of league rules Major League Baseball has issued a statement critical of players who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats after an incident at a San Francisco Giants game last week. MLB celebrates Pride month during June and most teams choose a home game to acknowledge the LGBTQ community and its baseball fans. The Giants, who are based in a city with a large LGBTQ population, often make an extra effort. Continue reading...

Guardian sport · Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 5:42 AM
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MLB critical of Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps

Players deny their decision comes from place of hate
MLB says writing on caps is a violation of league rules

Major League Baseball has issued a statement critical of players who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats after an incident at a San Francisco Giants game last week.

MLB celebrates Pride month during June and most teams choose a home game to acknowledge the LGBTQ community and its baseball fans. The Giants, who are based in a city with a large LGBTQ population, often make an extra effort.

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