Baltimore Orioles tap drag queen as Guest Splasher in kid-friendly Bird Bath zone for Pride Night

Jun 25, 2026 · 4:07 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 42 views

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The Baltimore Orioles announced that drag queen Heidi N Closet will serve as the Guest Splasher for Pride Night at Camden Yards. She will appear in the Bird Bath splash zone during the bottom of the second inning, a family-friendly area that welcomes fans of all ages. The move follows recent MLB controversies surrounding Pride Night expressions and a DOJ investigation into the Giants' Bible verse incident.

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▪Heidi N Closet, known from "RuPaul's Drag Race," was named the Guest Splasher for the Orioles' Pride Night on June 25, 2026.
▪The Guest Splasher will perform during the bottom of the second inning in the Bird Bath splash zone, located in sections 84 and 86 of Camden Yards.
▪The Bird Bath is a water-splash attraction that is open to fans of all ages and sits next to the Under Armour Kids Home Run Porch.
▪The announcement comes amid recent MLB debates over Pride Night displays and a DOJ probe into the San Francisco Giants' Bible verse controversy.

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OutKick Sports Baltimore Orioles tap drag queen as Guest Splasher in kid-friendly Bird Bath zone for Pride Night The announcement comes weeks after the Giants' Pride Night Bible verse controversy drew a DOJ investigation By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published June 25, 2026 12:07pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video MLB slammed over 'hypocrisy' targeting Christian players Kayleigh McEnany blasts Major League Baseball for alleged hypocrisy, singling out Christian players while allowing other expressions. She cites the San Francisco Giants' players being warned for Bible verses on hats, contrasted with drag queens on the Dodgers' field and "BLM" logos on pitcher's mounds.

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