Ken Schultz
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Jeff Kent's election to the Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds denied again has renewed focus on the Hall's character clause.
So about that...it turns out Kent was a backer of one of the most homophobic initiatives of the past quarter century.
So about that...it turns out Kent was a backer of one of the most homophobic initiatives of the past quarter century.
Jeff Kent’s anti–gay marriage donation exposes the Hall of Fame’s ‘character clause’ for the sham it is - www.outsports.com/2025/12/8/24...
December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Jeff Kent's election to the Hall of Fame with Barry Bonds denied again has renewed focus on the Hall's character clause.
So about that...it turns out Kent was a backer of one of the most homophobic initiatives of the past quarter century.
So about that...it turns out Kent was a backer of one of the most homophobic initiatives of the past quarter century.
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So far, Heated Rivalry is less romance & more well-lit Grindr hook-ups - buff.ly/0pVgxy5
December 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
So far, Heated Rivalry is less romance & more well-lit Grindr hook-ups - buff.ly/0pVgxy5
“Heated Rivalry” is incredibly successful at getting Shane and Ilya into bed but two episodes in, I’m still not sure if I want them to get together.
Which is a bit of an issue for a romance.
Which is a bit of an issue for a romance.
So far, ‘Heated Rivalry’ is less romance — and more well-lit Grindr hook-ups - www.outsports.com/2025/12/4/24...
December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Heated Rivalry” is incredibly successful at getting Shane and Ilya into bed but two episodes in, I’m still not sure if I want them to get together.
Which is a bit of an issue for a romance.
Which is a bit of an issue for a romance.
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XX-XWhy does Jennifer Sey disrespect women’s sports?
My latest in @outsports
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My latest in @outsports
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Transphobic clothing brand feels every athlete has a price - Outsports
Anti-trans activewear XX-XY teams up with sports shock jock Clay Travis to pay athletes to speak out against trans women.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
XX-XWhy does Jennifer Sey disrespect women’s sports?
My latest in @outsports
www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
My latest in @outsports
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For my last Talkin' Gaysball column of the year, I wrote about the magnificent Vladito channeling an inner circle Team LGBTQ great before Game 7...
Vlad Guerrero honored a gay sports icon with his choice of pregame attire - www.outsports.com/2025/11/3/24...
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
For my last Talkin' Gaysball column of the year, I wrote about the magnificent Vladito channeling an inner circle Team LGBTQ great before Game 7...
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David Baggs forges his own path as openly gay Red Sox exec - www.outsports.com/2025/11/3/24...
November 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
David Baggs forges his own path as openly gay Red Sox exec - www.outsports.com/2025/11/3/24...
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The 3 gayest moments of the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series so far - buff.ly/DvbKoA3
October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The 3 gayest moments of the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series so far - buff.ly/DvbKoA3
Seems like a good time to repost this...
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The Dodgers are showstoppers. Their bullpen? Not so much. - Outsports
L.A.'s relief pitchers threaten to turn a legendary team into a Broadway flop.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Seems like a good time to repost this...
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Any Fall Classic story can cover the stars everybody knows like Ohtani and Guerrero. But only my World Series preview analyzes the match-up that truly matters:
Tom Daley's first pitch vs. the Toronto Gay Men's Chorus.
Tom Daley's first pitch vs. the Toronto Gay Men's Chorus.
Why Dodgers vs. Blue Jays will be the gayest World Series ever - buff.ly/ci40geK
October 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Any Fall Classic story can cover the stars everybody knows like Ohtani and Guerrero. But only my World Series preview analyzes the match-up that truly matters:
Tom Daley's first pitch vs. the Toronto Gay Men's Chorus.
Tom Daley's first pitch vs. the Toronto Gay Men's Chorus.
In that few seconds where “The Traitors” cut to Tom Daley scrubbing his back under the shower head, the resulting gay dopamine hit could only be properly measured in units of Beyonce tickets.
Tom Daley heated up ‘The Traitors’ with a steamy shower scene to remember - buff.ly/XUeOlPV
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
In that few seconds where “The Traitors” cut to Tom Daley scrubbing his back under the shower head, the resulting gay dopamine hit could only be properly measured in units of Beyonce tickets.
Stop trying to make Jed Hoyer happen.
This gay Cubs fans dishes on how it all fell apart in the playoffs against the Brewers - www.outsports.com/2025/10/13/2...
October 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Stop trying to make Jed Hoyer happen.
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MLB hopes to recruit LGBTQ applicants through its new Billy Bean Fellowship - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
MLB hopes to recruit LGBTQ applicants through its new Billy Bean Fellowship - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...
I wrote this before yesterday's game but after Kershaw's performance, I'm gonna say that I nailed it.
The Dodgers are showstoppers. Their bullpen? Not so much. - www.outsports.com/2025/10/8/24...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I wrote this before yesterday's game but after Kershaw's performance, I'm gonna say that I nailed it.
If you want to trace the Dodgers' rise to MLB's juggernaut, look to when their front office starting hiring smart gays like John Focht.
This gay physics major and ‘Jeopardy!’champ has helped the Dodgers win two World Series - www.outsports.com/2025/10/8/24...
October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
If you want to trace the Dodgers' rise to MLB's juggernaut, look to when their front office starting hiring smart gays like John Focht.
Every baseball writer worth their salt has published a postseason preview today. This is the only one your eyes will thank you for reading.
These playoff thirst traps make October baseball must-see for every team - www.outsports.com/2025/9/30/24...
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Every baseball writer worth their salt has published a postseason preview today. This is the only one your eyes will thank you for reading.
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Seattle plans to host an LGBTQ Pride Match at the FIFA World Cup next year - www.outsports.com/2025/9/26/24...
September 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Seattle plans to host an LGBTQ Pride Match at the FIFA World Cup next year - www.outsports.com/2025/9/26/24...
It would be wonderful if Kershaw's many moments of baseball joy were the only memories of his Hall of Fame career that I’d be taking with me.
Alas, for any LGBTQ baseball fan, his legacy can’t be that uncomplicated.
Alas, for any LGBTQ baseball fan, his legacy can’t be that uncomplicated.
Clayton Kershaw’s questionable Pride Night actions mar his legacy for this gay baseball fan - www.outsports.com/2025/9/23/24...
September 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It would be wonderful if Kershaw's many moments of baseball joy were the only memories of his Hall of Fame career that I’d be taking with me.
Alas, for any LGBTQ baseball fan, his legacy can’t be that uncomplicated.
Alas, for any LGBTQ baseball fan, his legacy can’t be that uncomplicated.
In each of the three previous seasons, Hendriks' Clemente Award bio contained references to his support for the LGBTQ community. In 2025, there is nary a mention.
Gosh, what might have changed in the past year to cause such an omission?
Gosh, what might have changed in the past year to cause such an omission?
MLB censors Liam Hendriks’ LGBTQ outreach in his Clemente Award bio - www.outsports.com/2025/9/23/24...
September 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In each of the three previous seasons, Hendriks' Clemente Award bio contained references to his support for the LGBTQ community. In 2025, there is nary a mention.
Gosh, what might have changed in the past year to cause such an omission?
Gosh, what might have changed in the past year to cause such an omission?
Goggles? Check.
Beer? Check.
Shirts? *Crickets*
It's another Slutty Phillies clinching celebration!
Beer? Check.
Shirts? *Crickets*
It's another Slutty Phillies clinching celebration!
Even with flight delays and extra innings, the slutty Phillies show MLB how to party - www.outsports.com/2025/9/17/24...
September 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Goggles? Check.
Beer? Check.
Shirts? *Crickets*
It's another Slutty Phillies clinching celebration!
Beer? Check.
Shirts? *Crickets*
It's another Slutty Phillies clinching celebration!
Thanks to trailblazer Eric Bach, for three games in Washington this week, baseball will finally have an LGBTQ soundtrack.
Out gay baseball broadcaster to make history by calling three MLB games for Washington Nationals - www.outsports.com/2025/9/15/24...
September 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thanks to trailblazer Eric Bach, for three games in Washington this week, baseball will finally have an LGBTQ soundtrack.
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Welcoming Anthony Rizzo home as God intended with the one and only @kenschultz.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Welcoming Anthony Rizzo home as God intended with the one and only @kenschultz.bsky.social
Based on their success setting up LGBTQ couples for their YouTube dating show, a whole lot of single gays and lesbians might suddenly be asking, “How do I download the U.S. Open app?”
U.S. Open’s dating show aces setting up LGBTQ blind dates - buff.ly/CenUrgU
September 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Based on their success setting up LGBTQ couples for their YouTube dating show, a whole lot of single gays and lesbians might suddenly be asking, “How do I download the U.S. Open app?”
Alexa, play "Intoxicated." Forever.
The Cubs announce that on Saturday former first baseman Anthony Rizzo will officially retire as a member of the Cubs and join the organization as a team ambassador.
September 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Alexa, play "Intoxicated." Forever.
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Celebrating Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee and (hopefully) a Cubs W with the one and only @kenschultz.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Celebrating Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee and (hopefully) a Cubs W with the one and only @kenschultz.bsky.social