Giants pitchers spark controversy during Pride Night celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 12, three San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote a Bible verse on their hats during their appearances against the Chicago Cubs, drawing controversy amid the team's Pride Night celebration. Sam Hentges, another pitcher, chose not to wear the hat alongside his teammates. Major League Baseball stated that the visible writing violated its rules, while the Giants acknowledged that the actions of the players caused pain within the LGBTQ+ community. Broadcaster Mike Krukow criticized the players for their insensitivity, emphasizing the need to respect the city's diverse demographic and the significance of their actions on Pride Night.
- •Giants celebrated Pride Night on June 12 against the Cubs
- •Three pitchers displayed Bible verses on their hats
- •MLB ruled that writing on hats violated regulations
- •Giants released a statement apologizing for the players' actions
- •Broadcaster Mike Krukow criticized the players' insensitivity
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — The Giants of faith show true Pride
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Giants broadcaster calls out team’s own pitchers for Pride Night hats
"Three San Francisco Giants pitchers stirred controversy June 12 when they wrote a Bible verse on their hats prior to their pitching appearances against the Chicago Cubs. A fourth, Sam Hentges, did not wear the same hat as his teammates.…
"The San Francisco Giants players who wrote Biblical verses on their hats launched an attack on Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community, selectively quoting verses in their attempt to impose their beliefs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:02 AMThe Giants of faith show true Pride
The San Francisco Giants players who wrote Biblical verses on their hats launched an attack on Pride month and the LGBTQ+ community, selectively quoting verses in their attempt to impose their beliefs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:49 PMGiants broadcaster calls out team’s own pitchers for Pride Night hats
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers stirred controversy June 12 when they wrote a Bible verse on their hats prior to their pitching appearances against the Chicago Cubs. A fourth, Sam Hentges, did not wear the same hat as his teammates.…
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