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MLB commissioner criticizes Giants for Pride Night communication issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

MLB commissioner criticizes Giants for Pride Night communication issues

Summary

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed a situation involving the San Francisco Giants during Pride Night on June 12, where players wore caps featuring Bible verses. Manfred informed Missouri Senator Josh Hawley that the players received a warning for violating a league policy prohibiting such displays on uniforms. He pointed out that the Giants' communication with their players was unclear regarding their options to wear standard jerseys instead. Manfred clarified that no players were fined or disciplined, emphasizing MLB's stance against discrimination while maintaining their uniform policy.

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Key Details

•Giants players wore caps with Bible verses on Pride Night.
•Rob Manfred stated the team failed in communicating uniform policy.
•MLB policies prevent players from displaying messages on apparel.
•No fines or disciplinary actions were taken against the players.
•Manfred reiterated MLB's commitment to preventing discrimination.

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5:41 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Calls Out Giants Over ‘Lapse in Communication’ After Players Wore Bible Verses on Pride Caps

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“MLB takes discrimination against its players or in any form related to the league very seriously,” he began in a letter to Missouri Senator Josh Hawley
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