The last few weeks have been eventful for the MLB for different reasons. The foremost is the protest from the Oakland Athletics supporters against the decision to shift the team to Las Vegas, Nevada. And this protest is now even bigger ever since the Nevada lawmaker passed the bill, guaranteeing a fund of $380 million. The situation has become more complicated after recent comments from the MLB commissioner.
But the A’s fans are still getting support for their cause. Everyone from the baseball community to Hollywood celebrities has spoken out against the move. One of the notable names is Bryce Harper, who has not only criticized it in the past but has expressed his support with a beautiful gesture. Baseball fans also loved it and have shared their reactions to the Vegas-born baseball player’s gesture.
Bryce Harper extends his support for A’s fans with a unique gesture!
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The situation has not improved for the Oakland Athletics fans, but support has only increased for them. The Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper Extended his support for the cause with his gesture on the field. Jomboy Media shared a post depicting the same on Twitter. It read, “Bryce Harper was wearing yellow and green cleats today in support of the Oakland A’s fans.”
Bryce Harper was wearing yellow and green cleats today in support of the Oakland A's fans pic.twitter.com/TsHJPfbMOF
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 18, 2023
Notably. this comes after his recent comments, which he shared. It read, “I feel bad for the A’s and their fans. They’re so rooted in Oakland. Those fans bleed green…Do I believe they should leave Oakland?…No.” He then added, “I don’t think they should use the A’s name… I don’t think it’s fair to anybody in Oakland for that to happen.”
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Baseball fans have loved his latest gesture too, reacting to the same, and added their reactions to it.
Fans approve of Harper’s latest move!
In difficult times, the baseball community has supported the Athletics supporters. And they love anything which adds to this support. Similarly, they have appreciated Harper for his continuous support. Few fans called it a classy act, while others added that it is adding to their love for rival Harper. Here are a few of the gestures on the same!
My shameful confession as a Met fan is… I like Bryce Harper
— Patrick H (@PatrickH144) June 18, 2023
Oakland A's fans 🤝 Phillies fans
Loving Bryce Harper— 🐯🐍 (@ThatboiTaiga) June 18, 2023
Or that he’s a future Oakland Athletic
— 🦆 (39-31) ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@cantguarddurant) June 18, 2023
He is also an Athletics fan!
— Cal (@Citizen510) June 18, 2023
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Appreciate his support and speaking up
— Metaldoc (@MetaldocC) June 18, 2023
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Fans have loved all the support from Harper. But it would be interesting to see how things unfold in the future. Will this support turn things for the A’s and their fans? What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below!
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