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Florida AG targets MLB after reports of pitchers warned over Bible verses at Pride Night

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking on Tuesday about alleged religious discrimination in professional sports, this time directing his attention toward Major League Baseball following reports involving San Francisco Giants pitchers. In a post on X, Uthmeier questioned the league directly, writing: "Do you practice religious discrimination in Florida, @MLB? You’ll be hearing from my office soon.” The remark came after Sports Illustrated reported that three Giants pitchers were warned by MLB after wearing Bible verses on their caps during a recent Pride Night game. The warning, while not fully detailed by the league, has sparked a broader debate...