MLB tells teams to stop using Pride uniforms quietly.

MLB Orders Teams Not to Wear Pride Uniforms During Pride Events

The Major League Baseball (MLB) has recently made a controversial decision to prohibit its teams from wearing any Pride uniforms during their Pride events. This news comes amidst several companies and organizations facing consumer pushback for promoting LGBT acceptance.

News of the MLB Directive

The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly announced that their Pride festivities would have a different look, with players not sporting jerseys and hats featuring Pride rainbow patches and logos. The league reportedly announced its decision at an owners meeting in February. The decision follows Rays players declining to wear Pride jerseys in 2022, along with many NHL teams opting out of Pride night festivities as players resisted wearing themed jerseys.

Despite the MLB directive, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have proceeded with wearing their Pride uniform patches and logos due to a reported agreement. The Texas Rangers, on the other hand, are the only MLB team not to hold a Pride-themed game for the past 20 years, opting to instead focus on being “more inclusive in hiring practices.”

The Dodgers’ Controversial Decision

The Dodgers have drawn widespread criticism for their choice to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a self-described “queer and trans nuns” group, at the team’s Pride Night festivities this Friday. This week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called the Dodgers’ decision “blasphemy.”

It’s important to note that the MLB’s decision has sparked a lot of debate and criticism. While some teams have chosen to comply with the directive, others have opted to continue showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community. It remains to be seen how this controversy will play out in the coming months.

• Key Takeaways:
• The MLB has ordered its teams not to wear Pride uniforms during their Pride events.
• The decision has sparked controversy and criticism.
• Some teams have chosen to comply with the directive, while others have opted to continue showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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