All but one Major League Baseball team will celebrate Pride Night this season, yet the sport remains hampered by ongoing issues around LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
CHICAGO — When it comes to baseball and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Billy Bean often flashes back to his playing days.
People are also reading… That friction has been on display in recent seasons as MLB teams court the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, simultaneously showing how much has changed and how much remains the same within the National Pastime — a sport with a strong connection to segments of the U.S. and Latin America where many view homosexuality as a sin.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw disagreed with the decision but said his objection was based on the Sisters' satirical portrayal of religious figures and had nothing to do with LGBTQ+ support. Washington pitcher Trevor Williams said he was deeply troubled by the team's move, decrying what he felt was the group's mockery of his Catholic religion.
"I wouldn't say it's causing a barrier," Bass said before he was cut by the Blue Jays last week."Everyone should be able to express their feelings and views, so I think that's what we're seeing and I don't think it's causing a barrier to the acceptance of the Pride community." Asked about not holding a Pride Night, the Rangers said they are committed to making everyone feel welcome and included.
Dale Scott became the first out major league umpire in 2014, and there have been a handful of out players in the minor leagues. Anderson Comás, a minor league pitcher in the White Sox organization, announced that he was gay in an Instagram post in February. Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker, Mets outfielder Mark Canha and Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino responded with supportive messages on Twitter.
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