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MLB teams show Pride Night support but league awaits first openly gay player

  • Billy Bean, an MLB executive, reflects on hiding his sexuality as a player and regrets not being his "full self."
  • MLB teams have supported the LGBTQ+ community this month, though some players and fans oppose it.
  • While certain players and teams celebrated Pride, others dissented or faced backlash.
  • The lack of an openly gay player isn't the only measure of inclusivity, as coming out is a personal choice.
  • Inclusivity is key to success, though cultural and business factors may prevent players from coming out.
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