Minor league PA baseball team CANCELS Pride game after players REFUSE to wear rainbow jerseys
York Revolution stated that the players’ decision not to wear Pride uniforms is “inconsistent” with the organization’s values.
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York Revolution stated that the players’ decision not to wear Pride uniforms is “inconsistent” with the organization’s values.
A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team forfeited Thursday's game after several players refused to wear special rainbow-themed uniforms for LGBTQ Pride night. York Revolution said that tickets to the game may be exchanged for any remaining 2026 season games.
The team was scheduled to face off against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
York Revolution announced the forfeiture in a statement on its website, saying, "This decision was not reached lightly. Unfortunately, several of our players have refused to wear the scheduled Pride Night jersey and the club decided that hosting the event is more important than forcing players to wear jerseys they are not comfortable with and playing the game."
"As a result, and out of respect for the Pride Community and the York community as a whole, the York Revolution has decided that the game on Thursday, June 18, will be forfeited and that Pride Night will continue o as the feature element of the evening at WellSpan Park," the statement continued.
York Revolution stated that the players' decision not to wear Pride uniforms is "inconsistent" with the organization's values. The organization announced a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center as a result.
This would have been the 11th Annual Pride Night at WellSpan Park.
Players on the York Revolution join the ongoing trend of major and minor league baseball players fighting back against forced LGBTQ Pride. Some Christian players have worn Bible verses on their rainbow-themed uniforms, particularly verses that represent the rainbow as God's covenant and promise, such as Genesis 9:12-16.
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The move prompted the MLB to issue a warning about altering uniforms, citing rule violations. Despite the threats, conservative-leaning actors, including comedian Rob Schneider, offered to pay potential fines for any Christian player who decided to revolt.
Additionally, Missouri's Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sent a letter to MLB stating that a lawsuit would be filed against the organization should it decide to sue Christian players.
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