Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into Major League Baseball (MLB), following a similar effort launched by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway urged MLB not to punish San Francisco Giants players after they wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats.
The Justice Department is looking into whether the Washington Nationals broke federal civil rights law, after a secretly recorded video surfaced of a team executive openly acknowledging he keeps a devout Catholic pitcher off the club's social media because of the player's religious views.
The New York Mets are facing a rough patch following a controversial incident during their June 13 “Pride Night” at Citi Field. During the singing of the National Anthem, the stadium’s video board displayed an LGBTQ+ pride flag, drawing criticism from some fans and commentators who viewed it as inappropriate during a moment meant to honor the nation.
The Boston Red Sox held their annual “Pride” event on Monday night, requiring fans at Fenway Park to attend a “Pride Party” inside the stadium’s concourse featuring a live drag show. The team also distributed Pride-themed Red Sox hats and showcased drag performers during the ceremonial first pitch.