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Giants' Pride Hats Spark Faith Divide
The San Francisco Giants stirred controversy when three pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night hats, sparking backlash from the LGBTQ+ community and prompting team president Larry Baer to issue a statement. While Baer defended the team’s 34-year history of LGBTQ+ support—including pioneering Pride caps and HIV/AIDS awareness days—he seemed more focused on calming critics than addressing the players’ faith. Critics argue the Giants have selectively embraced causes, even mocking Christianity by inviting drag performer Peaches Christ, whose name is seen as a religious jab. The incident…
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