Justice department investigates MLB after San Francisco Giants players' Pride hats
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball (MLB) following an incident involving San Francisco Giants pitchers during the team's Pride Night. On June 12, players Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verses on their hats, which displayed the Giants' logo in rainbow colors. MLB previously warned the players about potential violations of league rules regarding the themed event. The investigation centers on allegations of religious discrimination after the league's criticism of the players' actions at the game against the Chicago Cubs.
- •Investigation launched by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- •Giants players wrote Bible verses on hats during Pride Night.
- •MLB warned players about potential rule violations.
- •Incident occurred during game against the Chicago Cubs.
- •Investigation focuses on alleged religious discrimination.
- 2:33 PMThe Guardian Sport — Justice department says it will investigate MLB amid Pride hats controversy
"League referred to EEOC for religious discrimination San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on hats MLB had warned players over violation of league rules The US justice department has launched a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball after the league criticized three San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their hats during the team’s Pride Night. Most of MLB’s 30 teams celebrate Pride month with a themed game to acknowledge the LGBTQ community and its baseball fans. During a 12 June game against the Chicago Cubs, pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verses on their hats, which featured the Giants’ logo in rainbow colors, while pitcher Sam Hentges chose not to wear the themed cap at all. Continue reading...
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