Jesse James Decker
Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstockfoul ball. MLB pitcher Anthony Bass issued a public apology after sharing controversial content Anti-LGBTQ+ video.
The 35-year-old athlete came under fire Monday after uploading a video on his Instagram story calling for a boycott of brands like Bud Light and Target. Comprehensive campaign in front of pride month. The video has since been deleted.
base raised a scandal He spoke before reporters on Tuesday, May 30, but did not ask any further questions. “I am aware that I made a post yesterday that hurt the Pride community, including my friends and close relatives. I am truly sorry,” he said in a statement, according to a clip shared via twitter.
The Michigan native, who now plays for the Toronto Blue Jays, went on to apologize for the impact the backlash had on the rest of his team. “I just spoke with his team-mate and shared what I did yesterday,” he explained. “I apologized [to] And for now, I’m using the resources of the Blue Jays to better educate myself to make better decisions in the future. “
The bus closed. “The ballpark belongs to everyone. That includes all the fans in the ballpark. I want to welcome you all. That’s all I want to say.”
Anthony Bass
Austin McCafe/CSM/Shutterstockin a statement to toronto star, the Blue Jays reiterated their commitment to diversity, claiming Bass’ posting “does not represent the club’s beliefs.” “The Blue Jays amass millions of fans across Canada and are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all,” the team continued, adding that fans will “match the ballpark.” He added that he was looking forward to seeing “alliance demonstrations” in the area for a month. Along with Pride Month.
team manager John Schneider He noted that Bass’ apology was just the beginning. “We are not going to pretend this never happened,” he declared Tuesday. “We’re not going to pretend like this is the end and move on. There will definitely be more steps to come.”
Bass was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and entered the MLB. He made his official league debut three years later and has since played for the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and more. He was traded to the Blue Jays in August 2022.
In addition to his long sports career, Bass’ personal life has also made headlines over the years.he got married Jesse James DeckerSister of, sydney ray busThe two welcomed their daughter Brooklyn in September 2017. adopted another baby girl, Blair, three years later. In March, the couple announced: sydney is pregnant with a baby boy.
Ahead of Anthony’s social media frenzy, he came to defend sydney After an alleged incident on a United Airlines flight. “A United Airlines flight attendant forced his 22-week-pregnant wife, who was traveling with children aged 5 and 2, to get down on all fours to pick up popcorn eaten by her youngest daughter,” he said in April. Tweeted. . “are you kidding me?!?!”
Mr. Decker (35) called the airline Sidney criticized her sister’s treatment when she told her Instagram followers that she was “pregnant, at high risk and traveling alone with two young children” when the popcorn problem occurred. “Poor little sister is crying in complete humiliation and exhaustion on all fours in the aisle with her children as everyone watches. Let’s all stand together,” she wrote last month.
Once the drama subsided, Sydney expressed her excitement as she and Anthony prepared to expand their family. “Last time it was just the four of us coming to the field. Next time my brother is here too,” she tenderly captioned. Instagram A picture of my husband and daughters on May 21st.
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