Vice President JD Vance is taking a swing at Major League Baseball, and it's not about the game on the field. The VP fired off a pointed social media jab after the league warned three San Francisco Giants players for scrawling Bible verses on their Pride Night caps during a game against the Chicago Cubs last Friday.
The incident, which quickly turned into a national talking point, centers on pitchers J.T. Brubaker, Landen Roupp, and Ryan Walker. They used silver markers to write scripture references on their hats—Roupp's cap bore “Gen 9:12-16,” a passage about God's covenant. Roupp later told reporters it was about “God’s covenant and a promise that he makes to us” and that he's thankful to live in a country where he can “express what we want.”
But MLB wasn't having it. Pat Courtney, the league's chief communications officer, warned the Giants that writing on caps violates uniform rules and that future violations won't be tolerated. The move set off a firestorm, with local politicians weighing in and the VP himself stepping into the batter's box.
“Trump won we don’t have to do this anymore,” Vance posted on social media Tuesday, throwing shade at the league's warning. The comment suggests the VP sees the MLB's stance as a relic of a bygone era, and he's not afraid to say so.
Not everyone in San Francisco agrees. Matt Dorsey, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, fired back with a three-point takedown. He called the players' actions “problematically undisciplined,” arguing that a uniform isn't a canvas for political statements. Dorsey, who is openly gay, also criticized what he saw as “Biblical cherry-picking” used to score political points and expressed disappointment that a symbol of LGBTQ+ inclusion remains controversial in 2026. “If you’re uncomfortable celebrating the wide array of heritage and pride nights … maybe the major leagues aren’t for you,” he wrote.
The dustup is the latest flashpoint in a broader culture war playing out across sports. Earlier this season, two Dodgers stars skipped the Pride hat, igniting a similar social media firestorm. Now, with the VP piling on, the debate over faith, free expression, and league rules is reaching a fever pitch.
It remains to be seen whether MLB will respond to Vance's comments. But one thing is clear: what started as a quiet act of personal faith has turned into a full-blown national argument—and the league is caught in the middle.
