Kevin Pillar of Toronto Blue Jays under investigation by
Kevin Pillar has apologized and been suspended two games by the Toronto Blue Jays after shouting a gay slur at Atlanta Braves pitcher Jason Motte on Wednesday night. Controversy swirled around Pillar and the Jays on Thursday, as MLB launched an investigation into the incident, according to multiple reports. Pillar then issued an apology on Twitter, saying specifically that he was sorry to the LGBTQ community for the lack of respect that he showed.
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Toronto Blue Jays fans who identify with the LGBT community are struggling to make sense of Kevin Pillar's use of a homophobic slur. Pillar directed the slur toward Atlanta Braves pitcher Jason. Pillar was angry at Jason Motte for allegedly quick-pitching him to get a strikeout that ended the seventh inning in Atlanta's victory Wednesday night. Replays appeared to show Pillar using the slur as he yelled toward the mound, and the player issued a statement acknowledging his wrongdoing. MLB to investigate apparent Pillar gay slur in Wednesday's
ATLANTA (AP) Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar apologized Thursday for directing an anti-gay slur at a Braves pitcher, which could lead to disciplinary action from Major League Baseball. Toronto Blue Jays player Kevin Pillar made a homophobic slur live on television last night and has apologized. By doing so I had just helped extend the use of a word that has no place in baseball, in sports or anywhere in society today. Blue Jays Kevin Pillar Apologizes for Calling Braves Pitcher
ATLANTA -- Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar was suspended two games Thursday for yelling an anti-gay slur at a Braves pitcher. The Blue Jays suspended Pillar without pay shortly after he apologized in a statement, saying he was "completely and utterly embarrassed" by the word he directed at Jason Motte. Pillar was angry at Motte for allegedly quick-pitching him to get a strikeout. Pillar struck out swinging to end the seventh inning and claimed he was quick-pitched by Jason Motte , yelling toward the mound before Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki stepped in to calm things as the benches cleared. The Blue Jays outfielder apologized for his reaction after the game but did not indicate what he said on the field. Toronto CF Kevin Pillar apologizes for using anti
Blue Jays OF Kevin Pillar is under investigation by MLB to determine if he yelled an anti-gay slur at the Braves' Jason Motte following a quick-pitch strikeout Wednesday. . 
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The Blue Jays announced a two-game suspension for Pillar on Thursday afternoon. This would not be the first time a professional ball player has been suspended for making these kinds of comments. In , Yunel Escobar, then with the Blue Jays received a suspension for 3 games after writing an anti-gay slur on his eye-black patches. .
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar released an apology Thursday afternoon to the Braves after yelling a gay slur at pitcher Jason Motte during Wednesday night’s game. . 
Kevin Pillar apologizes to Braves for use of gay slur, is
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage asked for fans to stop the online abuse directed at his family members after they were "attacked" for his on-field performance. .