Giants and Dodgers granted MLB exemption for Pride-themed uniforms
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Chris Thompson
Summary
The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have a special exemption from MLB to wear Pride-themed gear, beyond the 12 league-wide uniform events allowed for other teams. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred explained this in a letter to Senator Josh Hawley, noting that as part of the deal, the Giants must ensure players are comfortable with the apparel. The article explores the intersection of sports, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and political scrutiny.
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· 3 pulledThe San Francisco Giants have permission from Major League Baseball to wear Pride-themed gear.
Other teams have only the 12 league-wide special uniform events, but these two teams can print and wear (and, of course, sell) Pride gear.
It is the responsibility of the Giants, as a condition of their special exemption, to 'speak to the players to make sure they [are] comfortable with the apparel.'
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