Major League Baseball's initiatives to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity during Pride Month have met with resistance from some players, leading to a broader discussion and attracting criticism from notable Republican politicians.
During a San Francisco Giants Pride Night event on June 12, several team members were observed either adding Bible verses to their caps or declining to wear the themed headwear altogether. A few nights earlier, two Los Angeles Dodgers players also chose not to wear rainbow-themed caps with their teammates.