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MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out
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Why the Rangers are only MLB team without a Pride Night
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Why has Pride caused an uproar in the United States?
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Five Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear Pride logos on jerseys and caps. : NPR
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Blum] During Pride Month, most MLB teams have a pride game. Since 2003, 29 of the 30 teams have done some form a pride game. The lone hold out is the Rangers.
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Baltimore Orioles host annual Pride Night
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These Brands Are Still Flying the Rainbow Flag for Pride
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Pride Night celebrations at the ballpark were largely uncontroversial — until now
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Pride Night wars will show whether MLB teams truly care about their LGBTQ fans
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The Tampa Bay Rays, Pride, and the Perils of Corporate Branding
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MLB All-Star Game a home run for Denver's spirit and economy - MSU Denver RED
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Dodgers will join Giants in wearing LGBTQ+ Pride hats during Major League Baseball game