Toronto Blue Jays pitcher cut after showing support for Target, Bud Light boycotts
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The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly cut pitcher Anthony Bass, after he shared posts that support the boycott of Target and Bud Light. According to the Associated Press, the move to cut Bass came hours before he was set to catch a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Toronto LGBTQ+ activist leZlie Lee Kam to kick off Friday’s game against Minnesota, and as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Week celebration. The Blue Jays now have seven days to either trade Bass or put him on waivers. Taking his...
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