San Francisco Giants Receiving Backlash Over Becoming 1st Team To Wear On-Field Pride Month Colors (TWEETS)

The San Francisco Giants made a huge decision this week as they are set to become the first Major League Baseball team to play in Pride uniforms when they take the field on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

Manager Gabe Kapler told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he’s “very proud that the San Francisco Giants are taking this step.”

“Very proud to be part of it,” Kapler continued. “Looking forward to the impact and the support that we can provide for the LGBTQ+ community.”

#PRIDE pic.twitter.com/FOgmex88Lg

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 1, 2021

As expected, the announcement did not come without some heavy backlash on social media.

Recognize them for what, are they not people, like everyone? Honestly, should I walk around with a straight identifier? Educate me please.

— CJohnson10 (@CJohnson1013) June 1, 2021

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Nobody cares. Play baseball, that’s it

— Steve Dorst (@5teviedee) June 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/BigChree/status/1399843116618715136

I love the giants I’m am one of there biggest fans but this I do not agree with

— Nathan Tucker (@NathanT45367157) June 2, 2021

Aubrey Huff rn pic.twitter.com/vUzI9tp1q5

— Jake ➐ (@JDebursk) June 1, 2021

Your team owner donates to a lot of politicians across the country who are not supportive of lgbt causes, some of whom support Qanon insurrectionists. You can't waive a rainbow flag if your boss is supporting efforts against the people you are allying with @SFGiants https://t.co/hMP6foMhk8

— Robots With Coffee Paul (@robotswcoffee) June 2, 2021

https://twitter.com/SharniquaFatJak/status/1399875215283290116

https://twitter.com/realHirsty/status/1399869560036151297

Really Gay https://t.co/naW64vrkA9

— ?? Liberal Logic ?? (@RacerXX33) June 2, 2021

This is why u guys wont make another World Series? https://t.co/qQoHyUGMbR

— jacob henderson (@neverclutch6) June 1, 2021

The Oracle Park scoreboard will also display Pride colors throughout June.

#PRIDE pic.twitter.com/O1PN5x7y6I

— Oracle Park (@OracleParkSF) June 1, 2021

“We are extremely proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community as we kick off one of the best annual celebrations in San Francisco by paying honor to the countless achievements and contributions of all those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are allies of the LGBTQ+ community,” Giants president and CEO Larry Baer wrote in a statement as part of the team’s announcement on Tuesday.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said he is “very proud that the San Francisco Giants are taking this step, very proud to be a part of it, and looking forward to the impact and the support that we can provide for the LGBTQ+ community.”