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White Sox celebrate as pro baseball player comes out in inspiring Instagram post - LGBTQ Nation
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Former Major League Baseball pitcher T.J. House comes out as gay, News
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Billy Bean joins MLB Tonight, 10/19/2023
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Billy Bean, Major League Baseball
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Gay baseball icon Glenn Burke's Legacy Walk ceremony was a joy - Outsports
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Out athletes barely exist in male team pro sports. Here's how that's changing. - LGBTQ Nation
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Gay MLB veterans ponder a future with an out player
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