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Texas Rangers again refuse to host Pride Night amid backlash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Texas Rangers again refuse to host Pride Night amid backlash

Summary

The Texas Rangers will not host a Pride Night this June, continuing a two-decade trend. Instead, the team plans a Faith and Family Night on June 18, inviting multiple players to share personal testimonies about faith. This decision has provoked outrage among fans, who criticize the team's lack of acknowledgment for the LGBTQIA+ community. Despite the criticism, the Rangers maintain this stance as 29 other MLB teams plan Pride events this month.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers will host a Faith and Family Night instead of Pride Night.
•The team has not acknowledged Pride events in over 20 years.
•Outrage among fans is directed at the team's repeated refusals to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture.
•29 MLB teams will host Pride events this June.
•Fan criticism includes calls for rethinking support for the Rangers.

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4:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Malicious and not subtle’: MLB team sparks outrage for refusing Pride Night

What they're saying

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June is Pride Month in the United States, allowing for a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture, honor the resilience and perseverance of the community over the years, and advocate for equal rights. As a result, teams across Major League Baseball will be celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQIA+ community at their ballparks this month. One team,…
— Yahoo Sports

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