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local1 hour ago•1 min saved

Fan Brawl at Oracle Park Triggers Arrests and Bans

Seven people were detained and four arrested after a verbal dispute escalated into a fight at Oracle Park during the Giants game; the four arrestees—Major Norton, 29; Jaylynn Del Toro, 21; Elijah Ortega-Garcia, 23; Giselle Lopez, 27—face charges including assault likely to produce great bodily injury, disturbing the peace and public intoxication, and all involved will be banned from Oracle Park as police continue their investigation, with videos showing punches in the lower bowl.

via KTVU|

#arrests #fan-violence #giants

sports12 days ago•7 min saved

Ramos Returns as Giants Clear 40-Man Roster with Kennedy DFA

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Heliot Ramos from the injured list after a strong Triple-A rehab, designating Buddy Kennedy for assignment to clear a 40-man spot. Ramos could move to right field, shifting Jung Hoo Lee to center and Casey Schmitt to left, prioritizing offense while the team remains far out of playoff contention. Kennedy, who signed a minor-league deal, has a limited big-league track record and could clear waivers if he chooses to accept an assignment.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#buddy-kennedy #giants #heliot-ramos

sports14 days ago•1 min saved

Braves ride six pitchers to 3-1 win over Giants

The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 at Oracle Park, snapping a four-game skid with a six-pitcher effort that included shaky starts from Reynaldo Lopez and Dylan Waldrep but solid work from Dylan Lee, Didier Fuentes and Raisel Iglesias. The offense plated three runs on timely hits: Dominic Smith’s RBI single to score Austin Riley in the second, Ozzie Albies’ RBI single to bring home Mauricio Dubon in the third, and Albies’ sacrifice fly to score Dubon in the fifth. Next up is Bryce Elder vs Logan Webb on Saturday.

via Battery Power|

#braves #giants #mlb

sports14 days ago•6 min saved

Giants President Faces Backlash Over Pride Night Letter and Alleged One-Sided Outreach

OutKick argues Giants president and CEO Larry Baer faced strong criticism after a Pride Night controversy, with Baer writing a fans’ letter that emphasized past LGBTQ+ support and ongoing outreach while seemingly ignoring Christian and conservative fans. The piece notes the Pride Night incident—three pitchers displaying Bible verses on their hats and one opting for a standard cap—and accuses Baer of one-sided pandering to the LGBTQ+ community. It also points to a drag performance tied to Pride Night and criticizes broadcasters’ and team communications for not addressing Christian concerns, urging that inclusion be mutual.

via Fox News|

#giants #larry-baer #lgbtq-rights

sports14 days ago•6 min saved

Posey pulled from radio amid Giants Pride Night backlash

Amid ongoing Pride Night fallout sparked by Bible verses on rainbow hats, the San Francisco Giants pulled Buster Posey from a scheduled radio interview, with CEO Larry Baer stepping in to speak as Posey stayed largely silent. MLB criticized the team for unclear communication about Pride hats, while critics and politicians, including Sen. Hawley, and the DOJ weigh in, framing the episode as a test of inclusivity versus perceived hypocrisy in baseball.

via Fox News|

#buster-posey #giants #larry-baer

sports16 days ago•7 min saved

Openly gay baseball voice breaks silence on Giants Pride Night controversy

As Pride Night sparks backlash over rainbow hats and Bible verses, the piece notes that no current MLB players are openly LGBTQ+ and shares Solomon Bates’s story—an openly gay former minor-leaguer who was released after coming out—to underscore ongoing challenges around locker-room culture and LGBTQ+ representation in baseball, while recounting past Pride outreach missteps and calls for more transparent, inclusive team action.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#baseball #giants #inclusion

sports16 days ago•9 min saved

Posey dodges Pride Night fallout as Giants face growing backlash

The San Francisco Giants’ Pride Night controversy intensified after MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred criticized the team for unclear communication about Pride Night rules, amid political backlash and a DOJ-related probe noted by OutKick. Senator Josh Hawley circulated a letter to MLB seeking action, while Posey dodged questions about Pride Night in a tense pregame session and the Giants issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to inclusion. The episode has polarized audiences, drawn national attention, and complicated the team’s public image even as on-field events continue.

via Fox News|

#buster-posey #giants #mlb

sports18 days ago•7 min saved

MLB won’t fine Giants players over Pride Night Bible verses on hats

MLB says Giants players who wore Bible-verse messages on Pride Night hats won’t be fined or disciplined; Commissioner Manfred said the league issued only a routine oral warning and acknowledged a miscommunication about opt-out options. The issue drew bipartisan scrutiny and a DOJ referral to the EEOC over potential religious discrimination. MLB maintains its ban on uniform-message alterations, but grandfathered Pride emblems for certain teams and will continue to work with players to respect religious beliefs while avoiding blanket censorship.

via Fox News|

#giants #mlb #policy

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Giants Hit Season-Low as Offense and Leadership Questions Deepen

San Francisco’s season sank to a 31-46 low after a brutal Miami weekend, highlighted by Rafael Devers arguing with his manager over a pinch-runner, a bullpen collapse, and a Pride Night controversy that prompted an apology. With veterans likely to be moved by the August trade deadline, leadership questions persist and the path to improvement appears uncertain at the moment.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#baseball #bay-area #giants

sports19 days ago•0 min saved

Cryptic Post Sparks Theories Of Cora-Devers Feud

Former Red Sox manager Alex Cora posted a cryptic message after Rafael Devers complained about being removed for a pinch runner by the Giants, prompting fans to speculate about lingering tension between Cora and Devers. The piece notes the Red Sox reportedly traded Devers to the Giants a year earlier, ending a fractured relationship, and that Cora was fired by Boston in April; his next managerial job remains uncertain.

via Bleacher Report|

#alex-cora #baseball #giants

sports21 days ago•5 min saved

DOJ opens civil rights probe into MLB over Giants Pride Night hat messages

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether MLB discriminated against three Giants players who wore Bible-verse messages on Pride Night hats, referring the matter to the EEOC; MLB says the warnings were routine, non-disciplinary reminders, and the Giants reiterated support for Pride Night and inclusion.

via The New York Times|

#bible-verses #doj #giants

politics21 days ago•1 min saved

DOJ opens religious rights probe into MLB after Pride Night Bible-verses on hats

The Department of Justice is investigating Major League Baseball for potential violations of players' religious rights after the league warned pitchers for writing Bible verses on rainbow-themed Pride hats during Pride Night. A DOJ letter to MLB Commissioner urged an EEOC review; MLB and the San Francisco Giants have not commented as the inquiry proceeds.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#department-of-justice #giants #mlb

sports21 days ago•15 min saved

DOJ probes MLB over Pride Night hat policy and potential religious discrimination

The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights inquiry into MLB after the league warned the San Francisco Giants about players altering Pride Night hats with Bible verses, suggesting religious objections were burdened by the league’s uniform rules. The DOJ said it referred MLB to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and cited the Civil Rights Act/Title VII, while MLB defended the policy and the Giants and players defended the action, noting support for Pride Night but personal beliefs. The development adds a legal dimension to the ongoing controversy surrounding Pride Night and religious expression in sports.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

#eeoc #giants #mlb

sports21 days ago•4 min saved

Braves land ex-Giants top prospect Joey Bart in Pirates swap

The Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pirates for right-hander Hunter Stratton, designating Sandy León for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Bart, a former Giants top prospect whose major-league career has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent hitting, will begin rehab in Atlanta’s system and competes for a path back to the majors behind Drake Baldwin.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

#braves #giants #joey-bart

sports21 days ago•1 min saved

DOJ opens civil-rights probe into MLB over Giants Pride Night Bible-verse incident

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into MLB after San Francisco Giants pitchers wore Bible verses on Pride Night hats, violating uniform policy; the DOJ says MLB must reasonably accommodate employees’ religious objections and has referred the matter to the EEOC. The Giants say they support Pride while acknowledging personal choices, and Vice President JC Vance weighed in on the issue.

via USA Today|

#civil-rights #giants #mlb