Topic - Billy Bean

Several years ago, MLB diversity officer Billy Bean, who came out as gay after a six-year playing career, said he believed a Pride Night eventually would come to Globe Life Field, the Rangers' retractable roof home that will host next month's All-Star Game.

The Texas Rangers frustrate LGBTQ+ advocates as the only MLB team without a Pride Night →

When it comes to the timing for the majors' first active openly gay competitor, Bean said he understands why a player would want to focus on his career instead of dealing with the challenges that go along with breaking that barrier.

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