Blue Jays’ Anthony Bass apologizes after sharing ‘hurtful’ video endorsing Target, Bud Light boycotts

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass issued an apology Tuesday after sharing a video on his social media that supported the boycotts of Target and Bud Light, saying his actions were "hurtful to the Pride community." 

Bass met with the media before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers and acknowledged the backlash he faced after posting a video from a creator that called on Christians to boycott the companies over the recent controversies surrounding their LGBTQ promotions.

Anthony Bass of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre April 11, 2023, in Toronto. (Thomas Skrlj/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The 35-year-old reliever did not take any questions.   

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"I’ll make this quick," Bass began. "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.

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"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 ballpark is for everybody. We include all fans at the ballpark, and we want to welcome everybody. That’s all I have to say."

Anthony Bass of the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of a game at Target Field Aug. 7, 2022, in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)

The video Bass shared to his Instagram Stories was from a