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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Sen. Josh Hawley that the San Francisco Giants did not clearly inform players they could decline to wear rainbow-themed caps on Pride Night. Several players added Bible verses to the caps, prompting a league warning that was later withdrawn.
ESPNManfred wrote that the league adopted a 2023 policy limiting special uniforms and caps on celebration days after some players expressed discomfort. The Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers received exemptions that year, allowing Pride emblems on caps and uniforms provided players were not required to wear them and teams confirmed player comfort.
The league issued an oral warning about the uniform policy violation after the game. Manfred said the warning was issued before the league learned the Giants had not clearly communicated the opt-out option. No players were fined or disciplined. Hawley had written to Manfred expressing concern over the warning and questioning the league's promotion of Pride-themed items.
Manfred's response, posted by Hawley on social media, acknowledged the communication lapse and confirmed the players faced no penalties.
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