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Dodgers outfielder rips MLB over ‘soft porn’ Sydney Sweeney playoff ad

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Young, G. (2026, October 14). Dodgers outfielder rips MLB over ‘soft porn’ Sydney Sweeney playoff ad. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/dodgers-outfielder-mlb-soft-porn-sydney-sweeney-playoff-ad/

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Dodgers outfielder Alex Call criticized recent risqué ads featuring actress Sydney Sweeney during an MLB playoff game on social media before NLCS Game 3 against the Brewers. In his post, Call expressed concern that such advertisements could be inappropriate for children and suggested removing them from baseball broadcasts. The article notes that while Call raises valid concerns about family-friendly content, some fans might prefer he focus more on playing in games rather than commenting on ads; additionally, Call has not yet played in a postseason game despite being active on the roster.

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On October 14, 2026, Dodgers outfielder Alex Call criticized the inclusion of Sydney Sweeney's risqué ads during MLB playoff broadcasts on platforms like TBS, Fox, and NBC. In an X post before the team’s crucial NLCS Game 3 against the Brewers, Call expressed concern that such advertisements could disrupt a wholesome viewing experience for families, specifically mentioning his son who wants to watch baseball with him. The controversy stems from Sweeney's commercials with prediction market Novig, which have been divisive over recent weeks. While Call raises valid concerns about family-friendly content during games, some fans might prefer that players focus more on the upcoming playoff series rather than commenting late at night.

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Hedges 0 of 14 claims Outlet record 70/100

“The articles discuss different aspects of Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad campaign, not the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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New York Post

Hedges 2 of 35 claims Outlet record 66/100

“Article A focuses on Dodgers outfielder Alex Call's criticism of Sydney Sweeney's ads during a specific game, while Article B discusses broader criticisms from Dale Murphy and his son about multiple advertisers including Megan Fox and Sydney Sweeney.”

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New York Post

Hedges 1 of 9 claims Outlet record 66/100

“The articles describe related events (Call's comments and subsequent reception), but not the same specific incident or time.”

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Hedges 3 of 88 claims Outlet record 69/100

“Article A focuses on Alex Call criticizing MLB playoff ads featuring Sydney Sweeney, while Article B is a broader commentary on the controversy surrounding the ads and their impact on viewers.”

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Dodgers outfielder Alex Call decided to weigh in with his opinion on social media before his team’s must-win NLCS Game 3 against the Brewers on Wednesday. asserted

Call → decide → Wednesday

Call commented on a viral X post that criticized the commercials that are being played during MLB playoff games and wrote, “Can we please get the soft porn ads off playoff broadcasts, TBS, Fox, NBC, @MLB? asserted

we → comment → @MLB

My son wants to watch baseball with Dada, but how do I justify that when a half-naked women [sic] could come on screen anytime?? uncertain

women → want → screen

Parents shouldn’t have to worry about this.” asserted

Parents → have → this

Call makes a fair point about how this isn’t something parents should have to worry about, as it can take away from what should be a wholesome (and PG-friendly) sports-viewing experience. asserted

what → make → point

Yet, given that the post was made past midnight on Wednesday morning, Dodgers fans would probably prefer that the outfielder was sleeping instead of worrying about Sweeney’s Novig commercials. asserted

outfielder → give → commercials

Then again, the 32-year-old Call hasn’t appeared in a postseason game to this point, despite being on the Dodgers’ active roster. asserted

Call → appear → roster

Dodgers outfielder rips MLB over ‘soft porn’ Sydney Sweeney playoff ad

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