San Francisco Giants president panders to LGBTQ in letter to fans regarding Pride Night

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   Giants CEO Larry Baer Addresses Pride Night Controversy in Fan Letter

   San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer issued a letter to fans reaffirming support for the LGBTQ community. This follows a controversy where pitchers wrote Genesis Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. Mayor Daniel Lurie has rebuked the players involved.

   What's confirmed:

   • Several San Francisco Giants players appeared on the mound with Bible verses written on their Pride Night caps.
   • Giants CEO Larry Baer wrote a letter to fans doubling down on LGBTQ support.
   • San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie criticized the players who defaced the Pride Night hats.
   • President of baseball operations Buster Posey declined to answer questions about the controversy during a Tuesday press conference.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Department of Justice is investigating the Giants for alleged discrimination.
   • Buster Posey was removed from a radio interview as the controversy continued.
   • Former players used homophobic slurs in connection with the Pride Night events.
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