MLB Players' Celebrations Misinterpreted as Political Statements

St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays clarify that recent on-field gestures were not references to Trump.

St. Louis Cardinals players deny their home run celebration was a political statement, attributing it to a teammate's DJ nickname.
Tampa Bay Rays' Taylor Walls also denies his on-field gesture was politically motivated, despite online speculation.
Both teams emphasize that the gestures were meant to be light-hearted and fun, not political.
Social media reactions have been mixed, with some praising and others criticizing the perceived political connections.
The incidents have sparked a broader conversation about the intersection of sports and politics.