MLB teams celebrate Pride Month as sports radio remains silent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
On June 1, MLB teams commenced celebrations for Pride Month, with 29 of 30 parks planning Pride Night games. Teams, like the San Francisco Giants, actively recognized the LGBTQ+ community through social media and promotional events. In contrast, local sports radio stations, including KNBR and 95.7 The Game, did not mirror this engagement, leading to critiques about their disconnect from community initiatives. The disparity highlights a broader pattern of sports radio lacking participation in significant cultural observances.
- •June 1 marks the start of Pride Month.
- •29 out of 30 MLB teams plan Pride Night events.
- •San Francisco Giants actively celebrate on social media.
- •Local sports radio stations largely silent on Pride Month.
- •The disconnect raises questions about community representation.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t
""Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?" The post The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t appeared first on Barrett Media.
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