JUNE 16, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
ANTHONY BASS #52 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
0-0 W-L •
1.40 WHIP •
4.95 ERA
0-0 W-L
1.40 WHIP
4.95 ERA
Blue Jays officially release Anthony Bass after relief pitcher clears waivers Bass was designated for assignment last Friday one day after saying he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared was hateful.
With no waiver claim, Blue Jays release controversial pitcher Anthony Bass He will still collect the remainder of his US$3-million contract with the Jays.
JUNE 16, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Becomes free agent Bass was released by the Blue Jays on Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Bass was designated for assignment Friday and will now become a free agent. He struggled to a 4.95 ERA and 1.40 WHIP across 20 innings before losing his roster spot, but he had proven to be a reliable setup man in the prior seasons. As a result, he may get a chance to latch on with another bullpen around the league.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays cut ex-Rangers pitcher Anthony Bass after latest anti-LGBTQ+ comments TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGB...
JUNE 9, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Blue Jays GM Atkins cites performance, distraction in move to DFA reliever Bass As the distraction surrounding Anthony Bass' personal stance on LGBTQ+ intensified, the Jays took the step to cut bait with the reliever.
JUNE 9, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass designated for assignment after latest anti-LGBTQ+ comments - The Boston Globe The move came hours before Bass was set to catch a ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday’s game a...
JUNE 9, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
BJN Radio – Ep. 151: Alek Manoah heads to Dunedin, Blue Jays finally cut ties with Anthony Bass, and more It's been a busy week in Blue Jays land. Alek Manoah...
JUNE 9, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
The Anthony Bass image rehab tour over after Blue Jays DFA him Reliever was supposed to participate in Pride Weekend after sharing anti-LGBTQIA+ material online
JUNE 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Blue Jays DFA controversial reliever Anthony Bass The Toronto Blue Jays designated reliever Anthony Bass for assignment Friday amid continued backlash for sharing an anti-LGBTQIA+ post on so...
JUNE 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Blue Jays release reliever Anthony Bass just before team's Pride Weekend activities Anthony Bass designated for assignment hours before he was scheduled to catch ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist.
JUNE 9, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Anthony Bass designated for assignment TORONTO — The Blue Jays designated Anthony Bass for assignment on Friday, 11 days after the reliever shared an anti-LGBTQ2S+ Instagram video...
JUNE 9, 2023 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays Reliever Anthony Bass Designated For Assignment The Blue Jays DFA’d Anthony Bass 11 days after the reliever shared an anti-LGBTQ video on social media.
JUNE 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Designated for assignment Bass was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday.
Impact Bass has put up a 4.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB over 20 relief innings with the Jays this season. He also was recently reprimanded, although not suspended, after sharing an anti-LGBTQIA+ post on social media. Bass will now go through the waiver process.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays' Anthony Bass says he doesn't think his anti-LGBTQ+ post was hateful
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said Thursday he doesn’t believe an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hatefulJUNE 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opinion | Jays reliever Anthony Bass says he loves and cares for everybody, but he sure has a strange way of showing it Bass says controversial video “aligned with my personal beliefs and I thought it was OK to post … (There were) no harmful intentions behind...
JUNE 9, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Blue Jays to Involve Anthony Bass in Pride Weekend After Anti-LGBTQ Social Media Post, per Report Anthony Bass shared the video last week and later deleted it, apologizing for sharing something that was “hurtful to the Pride community.”
JUNE 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Bass apologizes for anti-LGBTQ video The Blue Jays will celebrate Pride Weekend on June 9-10 with Bass catching the ceremonial first pitch on June 9.
JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post TORONTO - Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he’s “in a better place moving forward” after speaking with Pride Toronto’s executive director...
JUNE 8, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Pride Toronto director says Bass apology a first step, encourages talk with community TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste says Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass’s apology for supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycot...
JUNE 1, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Blue Jays fans boo Anthony Bass in first game at Rogers Centre since sharing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric Bass was greeted with a chorus of boos from the sellout crowd of 42,205 as he came out of the bullpen, and another when his name was announc...
JUNE 1, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Blue Jays swing into damage control on Anthony Bass' anti-LGBTQ+ Instagram post Blue Jays' reliever Anthony Bass goes after Target and Bud LIght for support of LGBTQ community.
MAY 30, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Blue Jays Anthony Bass Apologizes For Anti-LGBTQ Social Media Post Bass apologized to Blue Jays team leadership, his teammates, and issued a statement to the media ahead of Tuesday’s game.
MAY 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Blue Jays Anthony Bass Apologizes For Anti-LGBTQ Social Media Post Bass apologized to Blue Jays team leadership, his teammates, and issued a statement to the media ahead of Tuesday’s game.
MAY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ten questions with Anthony Bass Q: You’re from Michigan. Is there anything you miss about Michigan? A: My family.
MAY 25, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Having strong spring Bass has posted a 7:1 K:BB through six Grapefruit League innings this spring.
Impact The veteran right-hander split 2022 between the Marlins and Blue Jays and had a sub-2.00 ERA at each stop, wrapping up his campaign with a 1.54 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and career highs in wins (four) and holds (23). Bass figured to be one of the primary high-leverage options in the Toronto bullpen this season, and his spring performance suggests he's ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
