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Blue Jays release reliever Anthony Bass just before team's Pride Weekend activities
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Controversial pitcher Anthony Bass says Blue Jays release 'was not a baseball decision
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Blue Jays make major move against Anthony Bass
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Anthony Bass Becomes Yet Another Example of How Pride Celebrations Often Serve as Image Rehabilitation for
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Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has been demoted from the team's roster shortly before he was supposed to catch the ceremonial first pitch…
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US culture wars come to baseball as MLB celebrates Pride month, MLB
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Anthony Bass DFA'd by Blue Jays; Previously Shared Anti-LGBTQIA+ Post on Social Media, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Blue Jays GM: Why Team Cut Anthony Bass After Anti-LGBTQ Post
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Blue Jays Reliever Anthony Bass Designated For Assignment - Sports Illustrated Toronto Blue Jays News, Analysis and More
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Jays Anthony Bass to catch ceremonial first pitch on Pride Weekend
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Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass included in Pride Weekend after anti-LGBTQ2S+ post
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Blue Jays take pitcher Anthony Bass off roster after anti-2SLGBTQ+ controversy
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The Blue Jays just ditched Anthony Bass after anti-LGBTQ2S+ post