It started out with a kiss; how did it end up like this?
That’s a lyric from the popular song Mr. Brightside by The Killers. And it’s the first thing that comes to mind as I survey what has become of baseball’s attempts at inclusion through Pride Night events hosted by various teams. Obviously, things did not literally start with a kiss, but based on where they did start, it feels insane that this is where we ended up.
First, some history
The age-old cry of, “Why isn’t there a straight pride night?