MLB reprimands Giants pitchers for Bible verses on Pride Night caps
Major League Baseball warned San Francisco Giants pitchers after they wrote biblical references on Pride Night hats, saying the actions violated league policy.
Major League Baseball issued a warning to two San Francisco Giants pitchers who inscribed Bible verses on their Pride Night caps during a game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The league said the writing breached its uniform rules and the players were cautioned about future violations, according to MLB communications officer Pat Courtney.
Pitcher Landen Roupp wrote a reference to Genesis 9:12-16 on his cap, a passage that mentions a rainbow. He told reporters the act was not intended as hate, but as an expression of his personal faith. Another pitcher, JT Brubaker, also added a verse, while teammate Sam Hentges chose not to wear the cap at all.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said the players have the freedom to act as they see fit, but emphasized the organization’s broader commitment to Pride Night and inclusion. The team released a statement reaffirming its support for the LGBTQ+ community and acknowledging that individual choices had caused concern among some fans.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the league’s diversity initiatives and players who cite religious convictions.