RiverDogs show Pride for Rainbows Night
A recent LGBTQ+ promotion by Tampa Bay's Single-A affiliate passed with flying colors. The Charleston RiverDogs threw it back to the '80s and '90s during their annual Rainbows Pride Night on Aug. 16 at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. Some real rainbows even came out during the 1-0 victory over
Comás, on coming out: 'I wanted to be that voice'
It has been a few weeks short of four months since Anderson Comás, a Minor League pitcher in the White Sox organization, announced on his personal Instagram account that he is gay. Aside from some upbeat Instagram stories along the way, Comás, 23, has not spoken of the decision. That
Durham's Pride Night celebrates baseball for all
It's time to take Pride in the Minor Leagues. Pride Month will begin Thursday with Triple-A Durham's second annual Pride Night, kicking off the run of Pride-related promotions throughout the Minor Leagues. Durham Bulls Athletic Park will be decked out with a rainbow flag in center field and other special
BlueClaws Baseball Is For Everyone – Team to Host Third Pride Night on June 3rd
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - BlueClaws baseball is for everyone! That continues to be the team’s message as the BlueClaws prepare for their third Pride Night, to be held on Friday, June 3rd. Pride Night at ShoreTown Ballpark is presented by Coca-Cola. UPDATE: Friday's game is now a double-header. Pride Night
Encore! Emeralds again go all in on Pride NightÂ
When the San Francisco Giants became the first Major League team to take the field wearing Pride colors earlier this month, they were following in the footsteps of their High-A affiliate. That team is the Eugene Emeralds, who, in 2019, wore jerseys featuring a rainbow flag team logo. In doing
MiLB takes pride in outreach to LGBTQ+ fans
After a successful launch and first year for MiLB Pride in 2019, Minor League Baseball and its teams were eager to continue the momentum in year two. While the way MiLB Pride has been celebrated has looked a little different than expected this year, MiLB continues to embrace its fans
Whitecaps trainer Derby advocates for acceptance
If there's one thing Cody Derby is confident about, it's his innate ability to help others. The former college baseball player is an athletic trainer for the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He's also a regional representative on the LGBTQ+ advisory committee of the
Ambassadors for Change: Missoula Osprey and Kim Klages Johns
Minor League Baseball has placed diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its growth strategy. We strive to create an industry where all identities are represented, welcomed, valued and empowered to enhance our league's culture, creativity, innovation and comprehensive service to the communities we occupy. We strive to be the
Emeralds make history on Pride Night
It came as a surprise to Allan Benavides that the Eugene Emeralds had made history.On June 22, the Northwest League club took the field wearing their normal uniforms, but with a little customization: the rainbow flag representing Pride Night in the team's logo.
Scott's Story | Ems Fan, MLB Umpire, And LGBTQ+ Activist
The name Dale Scott is one that many sports fans in the Emerald Valley might not know but should.
Out at home: Pride Nights across the Minors
The Hartford Yard Goats welcomed a capacity crowd to their home of Dunkin' Donuts Park on Tuesday, as 6,371 fans witnessed a dramatic 3-0 win over the Trenton Thunder. It was "Pride Night," a celebration of the local LGBT community, and general manager Mike Abramson estimates that approximately half of
Pride Night at Frontier Field is July 2
The Red Wings have teamed up with the Out Alliance for the first Pride Night at Frontier Field on Tuesday, July 2. Gates will open at 6:00 pm, with first pitch at 7:05.