Manfred defends MLB’s response to Bible verses on players’ Pride caps
Summary
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred explained the league’s rules about Pride-themed uniforms after some San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride caps during a game. Manfred said the Giants did not clearly tell players they could choose not to wear the Pride gear, and the players were only given a warning without any fines or discipline.Key Facts
- MLB teams celebrate Pride month with special games and Pride-themed uniforms or caps.
- On June 12, three Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their rainbow-colored Pride caps.
- Another Giants pitcher chose not to wear the Pride cap at all.
- MLB said writing on hats breaks its rules and warned the players about future violations.
- Senator Josh Hawley and a Justice Department official expressed concerns that the warning was unfair and might be religious discrimination.
- In 2023, MLB banned most special uniforms except for a few exceptions like memorial patches.
- Giants and Dodgers were allowed to wear Pride gear in 2023 as long as players were not forced to wear it.
- Manfred said the Giants failed to clearly tell players they could skip Pride gear, leading to confusion. The players were only given an oral warning after the game, with no penalties planned.
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