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Murphy, Dhillon defend players amid MLB Pride Night controversy

Murphy and Dhillon questioned how Major League Baseball can compel a single viewpoint from players and criticize them for expressing another.

Published Jun 22, 2026, 2:50 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Center Square reports that Murphy and Dhillon went to bat for players after Major League Baseball's Pride Night drew criticism. They questioned how the league could force one viewpoint upon players and “attack” them for expressing a different one, a development a North Carolina congressman called puzzling.