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The Starbucks Workers United union says that 21 US stores, including the Seattle roastery, were closed during Pride weekend due to strikes organized by the union. The strikes were held to demand better wages and working conditions for Starbucks employees, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Overcast skies and chilly winds are expected for San Francisco's Pride Weekend, with areas of low pressure off the coast of California leading to clouds, fog, and mist across the city. Visitors are advised to bring a sweater or light jacket for Pride festivities, with temperatures in the upper 50s in the morning and mid to upper 60s in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph are possible, and intermittent drizzle may occur between midnight and 6 a.m. on some days. The North Bay will experience a subtle warming trend, while the East Bay will have rounds of morning clouds and afternoon sun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.