Blue Jays’ Anthony Bass’ wife celebrates baby shower after his Pride controversy
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has found himself at the center of controversy once again. While celebrating the upcoming birth of his son at a baby shower on Sunday, Bass’s wife Sydney Rae Bass posted pictures of the event on Instagram. Just days prior, Bass had stirred up a controversy on social media by calling for a boycott of Target and Bud Light over their LGBTQ+ campaigns. This post came just before the Blue Jays began celebrating Pride Month with rainbow flag jerseys as part of their events on June 9 and 10. Bass made a statement apologizing for his actions, but this was not enough to satisfy Toronto manager John Schneider or Blue Jays fans. During a game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Bass was met with loud boos from the crowd as he ran to the mound from the bullpen.
FAQs:
Who is Anthony Bass?
Anthony Bass is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
What did Anthony Bass post on social media?
Anthony Bass posted a video on his Instagram story calling for a boycott of Target and Bud Light over their LGBTQ+ campaigns.
What was Toronto Blue Jays’ response to Anthony Bass’s statement?
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider and fans were not satisfied with Anthony Bass’s statement, with Schneider saying that there would be continued work to show that Bass understands his mistake.
What happened during the game with the Milwaukee Brewers?
When Anthony Bass took to the mound, he was met with loud boos from the crowd. However, his performance did not waver, and he went on to strike out Christian Yelich to end the inning.
Anthony Bass’ wife celebrates baby shower despite his controversial remarks about Pride
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass celebrated the upcoming arrival of his expected baby boy with a baby shower on Sunday, according to his wife Sydney Rae Bass’s Instagram post. The couple has two daughters together, 5-year-old Brooklyn and 2-year-old Blaire. The shower was decked out with red, white, and blue balloons, baseball-themed decorations, and an elaborate baseball cake. The celebration followed social media controversy stirred up by Bass, who shared a video on his Instagram story urging people to boycott Target and Bud Light for their ongoing LGBTQ+ campaigns. Bass later apologized but was met with continued criticism from Toronto manager John Schneider and Blue Jays fans. Bass was also met with loud boos from the crowd during his performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.