Baseball

Billy Bean was only the second former MLB player to come out publicly, and a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ community.

Even though trades for Hays and Adam might improve their teams, the players' homophobic pasts also make them harder to root for. Plus: an injured pitcher steps up for drag queens & two thirst traps!

Austin Hayes doesn't seem to like Pride Night. In fact, the MLB player seems to reject the celebration of the LGBTQ community.

The Los Angeles Games represent an opportunity for baseball to reach thousands of new LGBTQ fans. Plus: Kim Ng goes to the Hall of Fame and a gold medal thirst trap.

While answering a question about the All- Star Game in Texas, Rob Manfred revealed a bigger priority for MLB: public money for new ballparks.

From Aaron Judge to Paul Skenes to Bryce Harper, here are some of the standouts of MLB's All-Star Game red carpet show.

We would've loved to spotlight an out gay athlete like Bowens during All-Star Week, especially in Texas. Plus: Cutch shouts out furries and an underrated thirst trap.

A stoic when he played, Ryne Sandberg has become more beloved by embracing his vulnerability. Plus: the best thirst trap hair in MLB.

Want to find LGBTQ fans on Chciago Cubs Pride Night? Just look for the big pockets of powder blue jerseys.

The Giants set a new precedent for Pride Days with an on-field vow renewal ceremony. Plus: The Gay Mets romp through June and a Thirst Trap to go.

Rob Manfred, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, ensures Outsports that MLB is ready to support gay players and fans.

Various sports commissioners have shared their thoughts on the LGBTQ community and Pride, including MLB's Rob Manfred and NBA's Adam Silver.

We love the rainbow Pride wristband and shoes some Tampa Bay Rays players wore for Pride Night. It's progress in MLB for sure.

The Rangers slogan change for Pride month raises eyebrows for all the wrong reasons. Plus Mike Tauchman channels a USWNT hero and a puppy-enhanced thirst trap.

While it's harder to find rainbow merch in many stores, that won't be the case at the ballpark. Plus: Dale Scott's mini Pride tour and a pecs-fueled Thirst Trap of the Week.

From Seattle to Miami, the annual Outsports MLB Pride Night Guide breaks down how rainbows will be breaking out all over MLB throughout June. There is one team that is not having a Pride Night.

After their Pride debacle in 2022, the Rays fight for their LGBTQ fans with public displays of Pride colors in defiance of the governor. Plus Thirst Trap of the Week.

After holding Barbie Night last fall, the Sox are showing other teams how to make Pride happen outside of June. Plus: fixing starting pitching and Thirst Trap of the Week.

Robinson set the template for all socially conscious athletes--including LGBTQ icons. Plus: a request for uniform changes and Thirst Trap of the Week.

Even facing a long road back to game action, Hendriks is a credit to baseball. Plus: Thirst Trap of the Week pays tribute to an all time great.