Major League Baseball backed former All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira's congressional campaign prior to his public criticism of the San Francisco Giants' Pride Night event, according to a report by USA Today Sports.
Teixeira, who played for the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers among other teams, ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The league's support came before Teixeira voiced opposition to the Giants' LGBTQ+ pride celebration, sparking debate about the intersection of sports and politics.
