MLB Adjusts Careers Page to Align With Federal DEI Directive
The league affirms its commitment to diversity while reviewing programs for compliance with Trump administration policies.
- Major League Baseball has removed references to 'diversity' from its careers page following an executive order by President Trump targeting DEI programs.
- MLB stated its diversity values remain unchanged and is evaluating its programs to ensure compliance with evolving federal legal interpretations.
- Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized the league's commitment to both diversity and adherence to federal law, noting ongoing legal developments.
- The Diversity Pipeline Program, launched in 2016 to address underrepresentation in leadership roles, has come under scrutiny in the current legal and political climate.
- Critics argue the changes signal a retreat from MLB's longstanding inclusion efforts, while supporters view them as necessary for legal compliance.