After releasing a video encouraging boycotts of Target and Bud Light, Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass expressed regret on Tuesday and was informed that he might be subject to team punishment.
Bass tweeted a video on Monday morning from the Instagram account “dudewithgoodnews” that urged Christians to boycott both businesses. “Here’s the reason biblically why I believe Christians have gotta be boycotting Target, Bud Light, and any other corporation that’s pushing the things they’re pushing,” According to the footage posted on Bass’ Instagram feed. “I think a lot of people make this into a political issue, or they say ‘oh what’s the big deal?’”
Due to their support of transgender rights, Target and Bud Light are suffering the consequences of effective boycotts. Ten days after introducing Pride-themed children’s clothes, Target suffered a $10 billion loss. The introduction of a marketing campaign depicting transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney has caused major drops in sales and value for beer juggernaut Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light.
Because Bass backed the ongoing boycott, left-wing sports writers and supporters are enraged with him. They seek an apology as well as additional disciplinary measures.
Bass apologized for his “hurtful” worldviews to the media ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. “I’ll make this quick,” Bass said. “I recognize yesterday that I made a post that was hurtful to the Pride community, which includes friends of mine and close family members of mine, and I am truly sorry for that.”
“I just spoke with my teammates and shared with them my actions yesterday. I apologized with them and, as of right now, I am using the Blue Jays’ resources to better educate myself to make better decisions moving forward,” the reliever continued. “The ballpark is for everybody. We include all fans at the ballpark, and we want to welcome everybody. That’s all I have to say.”
Bass’ apology was described by Blue Jays manager John Schneider as a “first step,” but he emphasized that it was insufficient. “It’s not going to be a 15 or 30-second apology and say, ‘OK, I did my part,’ ” Tuesday, the manager spoke with media. “There’s going to be continued work with the resources we do have to try to show that he’s understanding that he made a mistake.”
“We’re going to continue to make the Rogers Center a very welcoming place for everyone to come to,” he added. “It doesn’t reflect our views as an organization.”
After calling for a boycott of the Los Angeles Dodgers for bringing an anti-Catholic organization to the team’s Pride Night, Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams issued an apology only a few hours later. “To invite and honor a group that makes a blatant and deeply offensive mockery of my religion, and the religion of over 4 million people in LA county alone, undermines the values of respect and inclusivity that should be upheld by any organization,” Tuesday, Williams said in a statement.
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The Dodgers first turned down a group renowned for making fun of Catholicism by dressing up as nuns and criticizing holy images like the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in response to objections from Catholics. The team has now decided to recognize this contentious group during their forthcoming Pride Night promotion in June, in addition to re-inviting them.
