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Giants players criticized for scripture verses on Pride Night caps

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:55 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Giants players criticized for scripture verses on Pride Night caps

Summary

San Francisco Giants players sparked controversy during Pride Night by writing scripture verses on their caps. While the team donned rainbow-themed hats, some players, including Sam Hentges, chose to protest the event. Grant Brisbee, writing for The Athletic, criticized the players for their actions, urging them to support the LGBTQ+ community during a night meant for unity. As the Giants face struggles with a 29-43 record, calls for better focus on performance are being made amid the backlash.

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Key Details

•Giants wore rainbow caps for Pride Night on June 12, 2026.
•Several players wrote scripture verses on their hats as a protest.
•Pitcher Sam Hentges refused to wear the Pride cap.
•Grant Brisbee criticized the players for their actions in The Athletic.
•Giants entered Monday night with a record of 29-43.

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12:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Do better’: Giants players get slammed for writing scripture verses on ‘Pride Night’ caps

What they're saying

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A handful of San Francisco Giants players caused a stir on the internet over the weekend when they quietly protested the franchise’s celebration of Gay Pride. The Giants wore caps sporting a rainbow edition of the Giants’ iconic “SF,” and several players had strong responses. Some players wrote scripture verses from the bible on the…
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