{"id":2323434,"date":"2024-08-12T21:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T01:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-suspends-player-for-using-anti-gay-slur-then-gives-away-part-of-his-salary-to-pro-lgbt-group\/"},"modified":"2024-08-12T21:46:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T01:46:39","slug":"mlb-suspends-player-for-using-anti-gay-slur-then-gives-away-part-of-his-salary-to-pro-lgbt-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-suspends-player-for-using-anti-gay-slur-then-gives-away-part-of-his-salary-to-pro-lgbt-group\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Suspends Player for Using Anti-Gay Slur, Then Gives Away Part of His Salary to Pro-LGBT Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmlb-suspends-player-for-using-anti-gay-slur-then-gives-away-part-of-his-salary-to-pro-lgbt-group%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2323434&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran\u2062 has received a two-game unpaid \u2064suspension due to using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/near-death-experiences-a-look-back-at-famous-figures-whose-claims-drew-criticism\/\" title=\"\u2018Near-Death\u2019 Experiences: A Look Back At Famous Figures Whose Claims Drew Criticism\">homophobic slur<\/a> while \u2062responding \u200bto a heckler \u200cduring a \u2064game at Fenway Park. The suspension, which is in consultation with \u2062Major League Baseball, begins immediately and Duran&#8217;s salary during this period will be donated to PFLAG, \u2063a prominent LGBTQ advocacy group. The incident \u2064occurred\u200b in the sixth inning of a game, responding to a fan&#8217;s taunts. Duran later issued a public apology, expressing regret for his choice of \u200bwords and acknowledging the negative impact of his actions. \u200bHe recognized the \u2062responsibility he holds \u200das a role model for young fans and committed to using the experience to educate himself and others. This is not the first time MLB players have \u200bfaced suspensions for similar offenses.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has been slapped with a two-game unpaid suspension after using a homophobic slur in responding to a heckler who was needling him Sunday at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n<p>But that&rsquo;s not all.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In consultation with Major League Baseball, the Red Sox on Monday issued an unpaid two<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-unprecedented-move-nhl-team-calls-on-league-to-suspend-rival-player-after-cheap-shot\/\" title=\"In Unprecedented Move, NHL Team Calls On League To Suspend Rival Player After Cheap Shot\">-game suspension<\/a> to outfielder Jarren Duran beginning with tonight&rsquo;s game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park,&rdquo; the Red Sox said in a statement, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/red-soxs-jarren-duran-suspended-after-using-anti-gay-slur-during-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Additionally, Duran&rsquo;s salary from the two-game suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the United States&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ccps-infiltration-in-us-colleges-puts-students-crucial-tech-at-risk-researchers\/\" title=\"CCP&#039;s infiltration in US colleges jeopardizes students and vital tech: Researchers.\">largest organization dedicated<\/a> to supporting, educating, and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and those who love them,&rdquo; the team said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Breaking: The Red Sox and MLB have suspended Jarren Duran for two games after he uttered an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-galaxy-star-fined-suspended-2-games-for-calling-teammate-an-anti-gay-slur\/\" title=\"L.A. Galaxy Star Fined, Suspended 2 Games For Calling Teammate An Anti-Gay Slur\">anti-gay slur<\/a> at a fan during Sunday&rsquo;s game.<\/p>\n<p>The team announced that Duran&rsquo;s salary from the suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MkIbFF3rSu\">pic.twitter.com\/MkIbFF3rSu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1823078112646631585?\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Video showed that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-pundit-former-player-roasted-suggesting-fans-wear-pink-nail-polish-support-projected-no-1-pick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fan<\/a> heckled Duran, telling him he would need a tennis racket to hit a pitch, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/sports\/red-sox-star-jarren-duran-suspended-2-games-calling-fan-homophobic-slu-rcna166294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During the sixth inning of Boston&rsquo;s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros, Duran turned around and called to the heckler, &ldquo;Shut up, you f***ing f*****,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/40836911\/red-sox-star-jarren-duran-suspended-2-games-anti-gay-slur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The flow of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mlb-announcer-drop-racial-slur-broadcast-anchor-apologizes-slip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apologies<\/a> began Sunday in a statement released by the team.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;During tonight&rsquo;s game, I used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan,&rdquo; Duran said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I feel awful knowing how many people I offended and disappointed. I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization, but more importantly to the entire LGBTQ community,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our young fans are supposed to be able to look up to me as a role model, but tonight I fell far short of that responsibility. I will use this opportunity to educate myself and my teammates and to grow as a person.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, he ascribed the comment to &ldquo;the heat of the moment.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The fan was &ldquo;heckling me the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reddit-investors-now-taking-losses-as-gamestop-stock-price-tumbles-sec-investigating-potential-manipulation\/\" title=\"Reddit Investors Now Taking Losses As GameStop Stock Price Tumbles, SEC Investigating Potential \u2018Manipulation\u2019\">entire game<\/a>, and I said something I shouldn&rsquo;t have said,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Duran said after he spoke, he apologized to the umpire and Texas catcher &ldquo;for my actions. They were right there, they heard me say it. I&rsquo;m assuming they cut the mic because of my inappropriate word.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Duran said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pope-used-anti-gay-slur-joking-italian-bishops-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fans<\/a> who reached out to him said &ldquo;they were disappointed in [him].&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Two-game suspensions for anti-guy slurs have been issued before, including twice in the 2017 season.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tylerroush\/2024\/08\/12\/red-sox-outfielder-jarren-duran-suspended-for-using-anti-gay-slur-toward-fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>, Duran is being paid $760,000 this season.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The team announced that the suspension, which starts with tonight&#8217;s game against the Texas Rangers, was issued in collaboration with Major League Baseball. Furthermore, Duran&#8217;s salary during this suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the largest organization in the U.S. dedicated to supporting and advocating for LGBTQ individuals and their families.<\/p>\n<p>During the sixth inning of Boston&#8217;s 10-2 defeat against the Houston Astros, Duran reacted to a fan who had been taunting him by saying, \u201cShut up, you f***ing f*****.\u201d Following this incident, he expressed remorse in a statement: \u201cI used a truly horrific word when responding to a fan&#8230; I apologize to the entire Red Sox organization and especially to the LGBTQ community.\u201d He acknowledged that he fell short of being a role model for young fans and committed himself to learning from this experience.<\/p>\n<p>Duran later explained that his comment was made &#8220;in the heat of the moment&#8221; after being heckled throughout the game. He also apologized directly to both an umpire and Texas catcher for his behavior. This isn&#8217;t an isolated case; there have been previous instances where players received similar suspensions for anti-gay slurs. Duran is currently earning $760,000 this season according to Forbes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2323435,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jarren-Duran.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[37950,37951,12138,37949],"class_list":["post-2323434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-anti-gay-slur","tag-lgbt-advocacy","tag-mlb","tag-player-suspension"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jarren-Duran.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2323434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2323434"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2323434\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2323435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2323434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2323434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2323434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}