Major League Baseball issued a warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers Landon Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker for writing Bible verses on their team-issued hats during a Pride Night game. The players referenced Genesis 9:12-16, a passage on the rainbow covenant.

Former Player Roger Clemens Weighs In

Former player Roger Clemens addressed the situation, questioning the league’s enforcement of uniform rules. Clemens noted that players often modify their gear without receiving discipline from the league. He argued that players should be permitted to display symbols of faith on the field.

Clemens suggested that MLB apply the same rules it uses for footwear customizations, allowing players to have hats with Bible verses if they feel strongly about it. The warning from MLB sparked a response beyond the diamond, with U.S. Senator Josh Hawley sending a letter to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, demanding a justification for the warnings and questioning the league’s stance on religious expression.

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