MLB issues warning to Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night caps

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   MLB warns Giants pitchers over Bible verses on Pride Night caps

   Major League Baseball issued a warning to three San Francisco Giants pitchers after they wrote Bible verses on the team’s Pride Night caps during Friday’s game. The league cited policy violations, while the players and team have acknowledged the action caused offense. Fans and local leaders have criticized the move, calling it disrespectful. The pitchers have not publicly addressed the warning beyond one defending his faith.

   What's confirmed:

   • Three San Francisco Giants pitchers—Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker—wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps during Friday’s game.
   • MLB issued a warning to the three pitchers, citing league policy violations for personal writings on team-issued caps.
   • The Giants organization acknowledged the players’ actions caused ‘pain and anger’ in the community and among fans.
   • The verses inscribed were from the Bible’s Genesis chapter, as reported by multiple sources.
   • The incident occurred during a Pride Night game, where players typically wear team caps with rainbow-themed designs.
   • Landen Roupp has defended his faith in response to the backlash, though no direct quotes from him have been widely reported.
   • The warning is the first known disciplinary action taken by MLB over personal writings on team-issued Pride Night apparel.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Giants are reportedly reviewing internal policies regarding player conduct on themed game nights.
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