A Pride protest on the field is now fueling an online debate between lawmakers.
Major League Baseball issued three San Francisco Giants pitchers warnings for writing Bible verses on their Pride-themed hats last weekend.
The MLB prohibits the writing of any kind on uniforms.
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The altered hats also drew backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, with advocates and fans saying the gesture undermined the purpose of Pride Night.
Vice President JD Vance criticized the league’s warnings, writing on X: “Trump won. We don’t have to do this anymore.”
In response, State Senator and congressional candidate Scott Weiner wrote, in part: “Yes, we do, since in San Francisco, unlike in the White House, we treat LGBTQ people as full human beings, and we think bigotry is bad.”
Yes we do since in San Francisco, unlike in the White House, we treat LGBTQ people as full human beings & we think bigotry is bad. Perhaps go back into your cave for a minute to chill out. https://t.co/e6PMx6jzre
— Senator Scott Wiener (@Scott_Wiener) June 16, 2026
A league spokesperson confirmed that writing on uniforms violates MLB rules, and the players have been formally warned. Further violations could result in additional discipline, according to the league.
The incident has added to an ongoing national conversation about the intersection of personal beliefs, professional sports, and LGBTQ+ inclusion — especially during Pride Month, when teams across Major League Baseball host events aimed at celebrating diversity and welcoming fans of all backgrounds.
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