LA Dodgers' Alex Call criticizes Sydney Sweeney's commercial during playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
LA Dodgers outfielder Alex Call expressed displeasure with a commercial featuring Sydney Sweeney airing during the MLB playoffs. The ad, which shows Sweeney using sports items to cover her body, has sparked backlash for allegedly sending negative messages about women in sports. Call highlighted the challenge of explaining the content to his son while watching baseball, questioning the appropriateness of such ads during family viewing time. Many female athletes have also criticized the commercial for undermining women's achievements. Despite the controversy, Sweeney stands by her decision to take part in the ad, and MLB has not publicly responded to the complaints.
- •Alex Call calls for removal of Sydney Sweeney's commercial from MLB broadcasts.
- •The ad has been criticized for its suggestive content and implications for women in sports.
- •Call's comments resonate with other parents concerned about family-friendly viewing.
- •Many female athletes argue the commercial diminishes women's sports achievements.
- •Sydney Sweeney maintains her stance, with MLB remaining silent on the matter.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘How do I justify’ – LA Dodgers star calls out MLB for airing Sydney Sweeney commercial
"LA Dodgers star Alex Call isn’t happy with the provocative commercials featuring Sydney Sweeney being aired during the MLB playoffs. Sweeney’s recent commercial, where she uses various sporting items to cover her nude body, has recently garnered a lot of backlash.
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