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Billy Bean, Major League Baseball vice president of Social Responsibility & Inclusion, throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez before a baseball game between the Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Seattle. Bean said he doesn't think the absence of an openly gay player is the right way to evaluate inclusivity in the major leagues, just like he doesn't think the sport should be evaluated by a comment that might not be supportive. Bean came out after his playing career. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader warms up before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Milwaukee. Whatever progress baseball has made promoting inclusion, it took a backseat recently. Years-old racist, misogynist and homophobic tweets from Milwaukee reliever Josh Hader were found during the All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

MLB’s inclusion efforts must now overcome offensive tweets

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Former major league outfielder Billy Bean speaks during a news conference at baseball's All-Star game, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis. Major League Baseball has appointed Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

MLB hires gay former ballplayer Billy Bean as Ambassador For Inclusion

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times