Sunday saw some intriguing moments in baseball as celebrations by certain MLB players sparked speculation about political undertones.
Soon after Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race and the recent attempt on Donald Trump's life, gestures made during the games raised eyebrows.
NEW: MLB players are having Trump-inspired celebrations after Trump was nearly killed at his rally in Pennsylvania last week.
Tampa Bay Rays player Taylor Walls was seen chanting “Fight, Fight” with his fist in the air.
The St. Louis Cardinals dugout was seen clutching its ears… pic.twitter.com/ZKfjjZALpf
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 21, 2024
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In the match between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves, designated hitter Alec Burleson's home run celebration included hand gestures that resembled Trump's stance and ear injury. The Cardinals, however, dismissed any political symbolism, attributing it to impersonating a DJ.
@CitizenFreePres pic.twitter.com/cF0wSkF0Ir
— Karli Bonne' 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) July 22, 2024
In another game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, Rays shortstop Taylor Walls made gestures and words that echoed Trump's comments after the assassination attempt. The timing of that action made it clear whether he was connected to Trump.
Taylor Walls did the Trump fight! Fight!” after this double pic.twitter.com/8K5ovTEIQh
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 21, 2024
These incidents followed the recent Republican National Convention where Trump supporters wore ear bandages as a sign of solidarity.
Notably, Trump enjoys support within baseball circles, as seen with Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin's vocal endorsement of the former president.