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MLB PAC Donated to Mark Teixeira's Campaign Before Pride Night Criticism
- The Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball PAC donated $5,000 to Mark Teixeira's congressional campaign on June 8, 2026.
- Teixeira's campaign confirmed receipt of the donation on June 12, 2026.
- That evening, the San Francisco Giants hosted a Pride Night event, which Teixeira forcefully condemned.
- Teixeira is one of the few Republicans who had a good night in recent elections.
- MLB's support for Teixeira's campaign predates his criticism of the Pride Night event.