Baseball played vital role for gay jock turned doc in his coming out
Before becoming a successful doctor on a TV show, Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled with discovering his true self.
By Bradley Schaeffer | August 10, 2022Before becoming a successful doctor on a TV show, Brad Schaeffer played baseball as he struggled with discovering his true self.
By Bradley Schaeffer | August 10, 2022Bates had been in the San Francisco Giants Minor League system until he was released this week.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 9, 2022In addition advising the ‘A League of Their Own’ TV series, Blair recounts how the AAGBPL was the first place many gay and lesbian players were able to meet others like them.
By Ken Schultz | July 25, 2022As baseball evolves, Ruby sees first-hand why more LGBTQ visibility and advocacy are needed in his sport.
By Bryan B. Ruby | July 15, 2022The gay former umpire visited eight Pride Nights and saw how baseball teams are building a sense of community among their LGBTQ fans.
By Ken Schultz | July 12, 2022At a time when the drag community is under attack, the Sox and Mets show their support for the art form.
By Ken Schultz | June 21, 2022Through his support for our community, Sox closer also demonstrates the impact that being a good ally can have on LGBTQ fans and players.
By Ken Schultz | June 15, 2022Bryan Ruby was told that he wouldn’t get work in baseball if he came out. Now he’s showing the true path to inclusion.
By Bryan B. Ruby | June 7, 2022Adam’s message about our ‘lifestyle’ reinforces an ugly stereotype about how athletes view the LGBTQ community.
By Ken Schultz | June 6, 2022The Burke family’s first pitch is an indication that although it took decades, the Dodgers are finally dedicated to elevating a trailblazing gay athlete’s legacy.
By Ken Schultz | June 3, 2022From rainbow hoodies to pregame dance parties to Dale Scott’s first pitch tour, 28ish teams are celebrating MLB Pride. Take a wild guess whom we’re still waiting on.
By Ken Schultz | June 1, 2022The popularity of the Giants’ rainbow SF caps meant that we’d soon be seeing Pride LA caps too. Here’s how that trend can continue to grow.
By Ken Schultz | May 11, 2022Twitter trolls love to ask “When’s hetero night?” whenever a team announces a Pride Day. So we thought we’d answer them once and for all.
By Ken Schultz | May 2, 2022Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy has gotten a lot of compliments after his butt got in the way of a baseball.
By Jim Buzinski | April 13, 2022*But it’s not the kind of Pride you’re thinking of.
By Ken Schultz | April 12, 2022In honor of Opening Day, here is each MLB team’s connection to the LGBTQ community and a quick prediction for the year ahead.
By Ken Schultz | April 7, 2022The transgender son of Bob Gibson details his lifelong journey to self-acceptance and his loving but difficult relationship with his legendary father.
By Ken Schultz | March 16, 2022Ordinarily during spring, I look forward to writing about baseball’s Pride events. The lockout makes that all but impossible.
By Ken Schultz | March 3, 2022The Red Sox released Brett Netzer after the infielder went on a hateful social media tirade.
By Alex Reimer | March 1, 2022On a stunning January L.A. afternoon, family and friends gather to celebrate Dodger Stadium history for Erik Braverman and Jonathan Cottrell.
By Ken Schultz | January 25, 2022