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sports2 years ago

Blue Jays release pitcher Anthony Bass over anti-LGBTQ comments.

The Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment due to his on-field performance, with "distraction" playing a small role in the decision, according to Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins. Bass faced backlash for sharing a social media video encouraging Christians to boycott Target and Bud Light. The decision came just before the start of the team's Pride Weekend celebration, where Bass was scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch. Bass apologized for the post, calling it a "distraction," but stood by his personal beliefs.

via Fox News|
#anthony-bass#mlb#pride-weekend
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays Release Anthony Bass Following Anti-LGBTQ+ Controversy.

The Toronto Blue Jays have disappointed and hurt the LGBTQ+ community by mishandling the Anthony Bass situation. The reliever spent 11 days on the roster after publicly endorsing an anti-LGBTQ+ video on social media. The Blue Jays kept Bass on the roster, rather than DFA him immediately, sending a negative message to their LGBTQ+ fans. The team's management offered little more than a statement that distanced itself from “individual players’ sentiments” in the immediate aftermath. The Blue Jays finally designated Bass for assignment on Friday, which was the start of Pride Weekend.

via The Athletic|
#anthony-bass#blue-jays#lgbtq
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays Release Anthony Bass Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Post.

The Toronto Blue Jays have cut pitcher Anthony Bass after he reposted a video on Instagram that called Target and Bud Light "evil" and "demonic" for being supportive of the L.G.B.T.Q. community. Bass had apologized for sharing the post, but defended his personal beliefs when speaking to reporters on Thursday. The Blue Jays cited his performance this season as the primary reason for his release, but distraction was also a factor.

via The New York Times|
#anthony-bass#instagram#lgbtq-community
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays release Anthony Bass over anti-LGBTQ comments.

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment following an anti-LBGTQ post he shared on social media last month. The move comes hours before the Blue Jays’ first game of Pride Weekend when the team faces the Minnesota Twins. Bass was expected to take part in the festivities including catching the ceremonial first pitch on Friday. The team's general manager emphasized that the move was made to improve the team's performance on the field, but also expressed regret for any mishandling of the situation and emphasized the team's support for the LGBTQ community.

via CNN|
#anthony-bass#lgbtq#pride-weekend
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays release Anthony Bass over anti-LGBTQ+ remarks.

The Toronto Blue Jays have cut pitcher Anthony Bass after he shared an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post last month and made controversial comments about his personal beliefs. The team cited performance as the primary reason for the decision, but Bass was also set to catch a ceremonial first pitch from a Toronto LGBTQ+ activist before Friday's game, which the team said would now be caught by Kevin Gausman instead. The Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration this weekend.

via ABC News|
#anthony-bass#lgbtq#pride-weekend
sports2 years ago

MLB's Handling of Anthony Bass Controversy During Pride Weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment after he shared a post on social media calling for anti-LGBTQIA+ boycotts of Target and Bud Light. The move comes on the same day that he was to catch the ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQIA+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration. Bass apologized for sharing the post a day later, but had been booed by fans in Toronto in two home appearances since the apology.

via ESPN|
#anthony-bass#lgbtqia#mitch-white
sports2 years ago

Anthony Bass' Anti-LGBTQ+ Post Sparks Controversy During Blue Jays' Pride Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass, who shared an anti-LGBTQ+ post on social media, has apologized and said he is "working hard" to educate himself about LGBTQ+ issues. He is scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday’s game as part of the Blue Jays' Pride Weekend activities. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are designating right-handed pitcher Matt Dermody for assignment after he posted a homophobic tweet in 2021 that has since been deleted.

via USA TODAY|
#anthony-bass#lgbtq#pride-weekend
sports2 years ago

Anthony Bass to Participate in Blue Jays' Pride Weekend Despite Controversy

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he doesn't believe an anti-LGBTQIA+ social media post he shared last month was hateful, but apologized for sharing it and is "working hard" to educate himself. Bass is scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQIA+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday's game against Minnesota as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins accepted Bass' apology and said the team is committed to making the environment as inclusive as possible.

via ESPN Australia|
#anthony-bass#apology#lgbtqia
sports2 years ago

Anthony Bass to Participate in Blue Jays' Pride Weekend Despite Anti-LGBTQIA+ Controversy

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he doesn't believe an anti-LGBTQIA+ social media post he shared last month was hateful, but apologized for sharing it and is "working hard" to educate himself. Bass is scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQIA+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday's game against Minnesota as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins accepted Bass' apology and said the team is committed to making the environment as inclusive as possible.

via ESPN|
#anthony-bass#apology#lgbtqia
sports2 years ago

Anthony Bass faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ2S posts and apology.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass met with the media and apologized for sharing an anti-LGBTQ2S+ video on Instagram. General manager Ross Atkins also addressed the situation and stated that the team will not stand for behavior that is not inclusive. The Blue Jays' Pride Weekend begins Friday with events planned across three days, and Bass will catch the ceremonial first pitch.

via MLB.com|
#anthony-bass#lgbtq2s#pride-toronto
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBTQ Endorsement

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass shared a video on his social media endorsing anti-LGBTQ boycotts of Bud Light and Target. The Blue Jays issued a statement saying that individual player sentiments are not representative of the club's beliefs and that they are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all. Bass has since removed the video from his social media.

via USA TODAY|
#anthony-bass#boycott#lgbtq
sports2 years ago

Blue Jays' Anthony Bass faces backlash for endorsing anti-LGBTQ boycotts.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass sparked controversy by endorsing a boycott of Target and Bud Light, who have publicly supported LGBTQ rights. Bass, who is Christian, shared a video on Instagram calling for others to boycott any corporation that supports LGBTQ rights. The Blue Jays released a statement saying that individual player sentiments do not represent the club's beliefs and reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity.

via Yahoo Sports|
#anthony-bass#boycott#controversy
sports2 years ago

MLB Announcer Takes Dig at Blue Jays Pitcher and United Airlines Tweets

A Houston Astros announcer made a subtle dig at Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass during Monday night's game following the social media storm Bass created when voicing his frustrations about an incident on a United Airlines flight involving his pregnant wife and their two young children. The controversy surrounding Bass made the comment come across as something more, but Bass later trolled the haters with an image of his daughter holding a bag of popcorn. The MLB player also noted that the airline "is taking care of matters with the flight attendant internally."

via Fox News|
#anthony-bass#houston-astros#social-media
sports2 years ago

MLB pitcher's comment on flight attendant sparks Twitter outrage.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass called out United Airlines on Twitter after a flight attendant allegedly made his pregnant wife clean up a popcorn mess made by their 2-year-old daughter. Astros announcer Geoff Blum used an ironic phrase when introducing Bass during a game against Houston, causing Twitter to react. Bass clarified that United provided the popcorn and the airline is handling the matter internally. Both Bass and his wife made light of the situation by sharing a photo of their daughter holding a bag of popcorn on social media.

via New York Post |
#anthony-bass#popcorn#sports
sports2 years ago

MLB player's wife forced to clean up on flight, sparks controversy.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass criticized a United Airlines employee on Twitter for allegedly making his pregnant wife clean up a popcorn mess left by their children on a flight. Some social media users defended the employee, while others sympathized with the difficulties of traveling with young children. United Airlines responded to Bass' tweet and said they would investigate the matter. Bass later tweeted that the airline was handling the situation internally.

via CNN|
#anthony-bass#parenting#social-media