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MLB blames SF Giants for Pride Night backlash in note to Republican senator

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred informed Senator Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants failed to tell players they could opt out of wearing Pride Night caps. Four pitchers protested by writing Bible verses on the hats. Manfred stated the league will not fine or discipline the players.

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Commissioner Rob Manfred explicitly blamed the Giants' inadequate communication in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley.

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  1. MLB Commissioner Blames SF Giants for Pride Night Communication Failure

    MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred informed Senator Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants failed to tell players they could opt out of wearing Pride Night caps. Four pitchers protested by writing Bible verses on the hats. Manfred stated the league will not fine or discipline the players.

    What's confirmed:

    • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could decline to wear Pride Night caps.
    • Four San Francisco Giants pitchers protested the Pride Night celebration.
    • Rob Manfred told Senator Josh Hawley that the protesting players will not be fined or disciplined by the league.
    • The protesting players stated they were not discriminated against and were not pressured to wear the Pride hats.
    • The DOJ and EEOC have addressed MLB warnings regarding scripture references.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Buster Posey refused to answer questions about the Pride Night situation.
    • Bay Area religious leaders condemned the players' Bible verse protest.
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