On June 11, 2022, San Francisco Giants players wore Pride-colored shoes and socks during a game against the Dodgers. Recent controversy arose when Missouri Senator Josh Hawley criticized MLB for mandating Pride hats, leading to a response from Commissioner Rob Manfred that blamed the Giants for poor communication regarding players’ options. This response has been met with skepticism, as it appears to deflect accountability from MLB while suggesting players were not adequately informed. The Giants play the Athletics tonight at 6:45 p.m. PT.
