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bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
This team is dumber than shit. They keep digging a deeper and deeper hole for themselves.

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
July 23, 2026 at 5:28 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Still a bit disappointed by the lack of support… it’s an issue I would hope most fans would support, but I guess bigotry is OK…?

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...
Giants fans remain furious over players’ Pride hat protest, team’s weak response
Weeks after four Giants players caused furor after marring Pride Night by defacing or replacing their hats, the team’s messaging continues to alienate and exasperate fans.
www.sfchronicle.com
July 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
cripdyke.bsky.social
31/x

For this example, we don't need to wander away from professional sports.

There are literally thousands of players in Major League Baseball & its associated minor leagues.

I learned this past week -- due to the SF Giants HateGate shit -- that there is not one single out gay dude among them.
July 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
“By treating community alienation as a public-relations gambit, the franchise’s leaders have abandoned the progressive identity that once defined it.”

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️

sfstandard.com/opinion/2026...
Opinion: The Giants have forgotten whose city this is
The baseball cap controversy shows that the team is losing more than games — it’s losing touch with the city it claims to represent.
sfstandard.com
July 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
This is the story baseball needs ❤️⚾️⛺️

(not #HATeGate)
kvanaren.bsky.social Kathryn VanArendonk @kvanaren.bsky.social · Jun 27
my husband is doing fantasy baseball for the first time. he does not follow baseball. his team is run entirely by our 10yo neighbor, who gets a split of his winnings if she helps my husband defeat the rest of the league.

they’re in 1st place! but now, a problem: today she left for sleepaway camp
June 28, 2026 at 1:52 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Honestly, between #HATeGate, a looking lockout and shitty baseball, you’re more likely to find me out at a Ballers game until further notice.

Besides, cricket in Oakland? 😜

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
June 26, 2026 at 2:44 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
One thing we never talked about, is Buster being abused by the old, rich white guys of the Front Office?

I need to go back to the video of yesterday’s press conference and review for any blinking in Morse Code.

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #OnlyBaseballQuestions
#HATeGate
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June 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Likewise, the resulting protest was weak (thanks to those that showed up). Surprised, by the anemic show of support.

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #HATeGate
June 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Little disappointed in the turnout tonight.

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
#HATeGate
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June 24, 2026 at 1:28 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Posey walking back into the Front Office:
“Great Job, Buster! That went well!”

Everyone on social media;
“That was so fucked up and useless!” 🤬

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #HATeGate
June 23, 2026 at 10:59 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
“Self-inflicted wounds” is the most appropriate response for what ails the #SFGiants season…

From its manager, to its bullpen, to its unresolved #HATeGate controversies, all self-inflicted.

Self awareness, self evaluation, a mea culpa and a reboot are needed, otherwise they’ve lost the fan base.
June 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
crankycyborg.bsky.social
It’s almost like they’re cursed from the right wing ownership to the front office that refuses to acknowledge the #HaTeGate #PrideNight firestorm caused by the #BigotsInTheBullpen & the bumbling manager.

Great job #Buster #Vitello #Charles&GregJohnson @sfgiants.com
#FireVitello #SellTheDamnedTeam
June 21, 2026 at 12:17 AM
crankycyborg.bsky.social
Reposting this as the firestorm is growing but I haven’t seen anything about protests of the #SFGiants @sfgiants.com in any way yet.

I really hope the LGBTQ+ community, allies, & Giants fans that are pissed about #HaTeGate & the bigoted players will show up & let management know how they feel!
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social BitterGiantsFan @bittergiantsfan.bsky.social · Jun 18
Why hasn’t anyone mentioned a boycott or public protest when they come back into town?

Last time I checked, it’s a public sidewalk where the players entrance is on King Street.

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
June 20, 2026 at 11:38 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Just so I understand the 800lb elephant in the room, we're not going to talk about the 800lb elephant?

Got it.

#NBCSBA
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
#HATeGate
June 20, 2026 at 7:52 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Admission of guilt. It wasn’t a last minute decision, but discussed “for weeks.” Vitello knew about it, others too.

If this isn’t sympathetic of the greater disharmony in the clubhouse and lack of leadership, I don’t know what is.

In the end, this is on Vitello and Posey. 🖕

#SFGiants #HATeGate
June 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
crankycyborg.bsky.social
Now entering week two of #HaTeGate & still nothing from Buster, Minasian, the front office, the community outreach guy, or ownership.

Utterly pathetic and disgraceful #SFGiants @sfgiants.com
#TradeTheBigotsInTheBullpen
#FireBuster
#SellTheTeam #CharlesJohnsonSucks
June 20, 2026 at 3:25 AM
sfcitygirl72.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

#HateGate #SFGiants
Justice department says it will investigate MLB amid Pride hats controversy
The league was referred to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for possible religious discrimination
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2026 at 2:29 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
"Walker said. 'I have gay friends.'”...

is the equivalent of a racist saying "I have black friends."

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
#HATeGate
June 20, 2026 at 1:27 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Oh, look at who can support Pride without a hissy fit!

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #HATeGate
June 20, 2026 at 12:37 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Not sure how real this is (found on Reddit) but…

#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #HATeGate
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June 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️ #HATeGate
June 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
sfcitygirl72.bsky.social
You mean to tell me these jackasses don’t know anyone who is gay. WTF is wrong with them⁉️
BTW they all suck at pitching
#HateGate
June 19, 2026 at 4:55 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
“…These players committed an unforced theological error. Genesis 9:12-16, the verse players inscribed on their hats, teaches us the opposite of the condemnation these de facto anti-LGBTQ activists wanted us to hear.”

#HATeGate #SFGiants 🥃⚾️

www.ms.now/opinion/mlb-...
Opinion | That Bible verse on Giants players’ Pride caps says the opposite of what they think
Genesis 9:12-16, the verse some players inscribed on their hats, teaches the opposite of what these de facto anti-LGBTQ activists wanted us to hear.
www.ms.now
June 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Another bunch of MAGA players… I’m sure they’re feeling emboldened by the right’s commentary on the Giants situation, but if #MLB has any backbone, they’ll ban them from playing anywhere period.

I guess they love their politics more than the love of the game.

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
June 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
bittergiantsfan.bsky.social
Why hasn’t anyone mentioned a boycott or public protest when they come back into town?

Last time I checked, it’s a public sidewalk where the players entrance is on King Street.

#HATeGate
#SFGiants 🥃⚾️
June 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM