Anthony Santander's Islamophobic posts
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'I sincerely apologize': Blue Jays outfielder Santander apologizes days after anti-Muslim social media posts
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Santander shared anti-Muslim posts on Nov. 4 in the aftermath of last week’s U.S. midterm elections.
In a statement on Instagram, Santander said reflection and conversations with people he trusts made him recognize he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared and the responsibility that comes with having a public voice.
Santander, 32, played 56 games during the Blue Jays' 2025 run to the World Series, but missed the entirety of this past season following shoulder surgery.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the Major League Baseball GM meetings, Atkins said “there really aren’t words to express my level of disappointment.”
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a formal apology on Instagram this Friday for social media posts that were discriminatory toward Muslims. The apology came more than a week after the posts circulated, following a series of statements from the team including an apology from president Mark Shapiro to the Canadian Muslim community. The report characterizes the apology as a delayed "stab at damage…
Anthony Santander apologizes for hurtful Islamophobic posts as heat on Blue Jays rises →4 articles from Toronto Sun on this storyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a formal apology on Instagram this Friday after sharing anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player admitted the content fell short of his convictions and stated that discussions with trusted individuals helped him recognize the responsibility of having a public voice. The controversy followed a meeting between Blue Jays…
'I sincerely apologize': Blue Jays outfielder Santander apologizes days after anti-Muslim social media posts →3 articles from CBC on this storyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued an apology on Instagram Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4 that included a video of a preacher disparaging Muslims and a post regarding Sharia law. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player, who signed a $92.5 million, five-year contract in January 2025, stated that the content fell short of his convictions and pledged to avoid sharing…
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts →3 articles from Toronto Star on this storyThe Toronto Blue Jays issued a corporate apology on Thursday after meeting with local Muslim leaders following outcry over Islamophobic Instagram stories shared by outfielder Anthony Santander. The posts, which Santander deleted two days after sharing them, included graphics about Sharia law and the nature of Muslims, prompting advocacy groups to demand the franchise cancel the player. While the team committed to…
Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts →2 articles from Fox News on this storyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued an apology on Instagram on Friday after sharing and then deleting anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player admitted the content fell short of his convictions and pledged to be more thoughtful about the responsibility of his public voice. The apology follows a meeting between team executives and community leaders, and while…
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts →2 articles from The Independent on this storyBlue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a public apology on Instagram for sharing Islamophobic posts following the election of Abdul El-Sayed as a U.S. Senator. Santander, who is currently in the third year of a $92.5 million contract, admitted that his previous rhetoric fell short of his convictions and expressed a commitment to treating everyone with dignity regardless of their religion. The report…
Anthony Santander breaks silence on Islamophobic posts in wake of Abdul El-Sayed’s midterms win →2 articles from New York Post on this storyShow 3 more outlets
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the 2026 midterm elections, which included videos criticizing Islam and a Democratic senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed. The team responded with a statement emphasizing inclusivity and clarifying that individual player comments do not reflect the organization’s values. Social media users criticized Santander’s posts…
MLB Team Speaks Out After Player Posts Video Of Christian Preacher Trashing Islam →The Toronto Blue Jays issued a public apology on Thursday to the Muslim community and its fans following anti-Muslim social media posts made by outfielder Anthony Santander on November 4. Team president Mark Shapiro confirmed the organization met with community leaders to listen to concerns regarding the Islamophobic content, which included videos of a preacher and claims about Sharia law. While general manager Ross…
Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community and fans in wake of Santander’s posts →Toronto Blue Jays executives issued formal apologies and condemned "Islamophobic" social media posts made by Venezuelan outfielder Anthony Santander following the U.S. midterms. The organization met with local Muslim community leaders to discuss the harm caused by Santander's posts, which included a claim that "America voted for Sharia" and a statement that "Islam is not peaceful." While General Manager Ross Atkins…
Blue Jays CEO apologizes for player’s ‘Islamophobic’ posts — but the Christian athlete isn’t caving →Analysis
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The videos included a Christian preacher saying, “There is no such thing as kind Muslims,” with another suggesting Sharia law would be imposed on the U.S. after Abdul El-Sayed was elected to the senate in Michigan.
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“Individual comments do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs.”
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Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values
MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respond
Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midterms
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Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed posts
How it changed
- 6 Nov
Santander, 32, played 56 games during the Blue Jays' 2025 run to the World Series, but missed the entirety of this past season following shoulder surgery.
- 8 Nov
The Toronto Blue Jays issued a statement Thursday after outfielder Anthony Santander appeared to share a series of anti-Muslim posts on his social media account in response to the 2026 midterm elections.
- 10 Nov
Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the Major League Baseball GM meetings, Atkins said “there really aren’t words to express my level of disappointment.”
- 11 Nov
El-Sayed is the first Muslim-American ever to be elected to the Senate.
- 13 Nov
His apology came a day after Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro apologized to the Muslim community and fans following a meeting with community leaders, and after general manager Ross Atkins asked Santander to publicly address the controversy.
- 14 Nov
At first, there was the “baseball is for everyone” statement issued by the team, followed by general manager Ross Atkins scolding Santander’s actions.
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14 Nov Anthony Santander breaks silence on Islamophobic posts in wake of Abdul El-Sayed’s midterms winBlue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a public apology on Instagram for sharing Islamophobic posts following the election of Abdul El-Sayed as a U.S. Senator. Santander, who is currently in the third year of a $92.5 million contract, admitted that his previous rhetoric fell short of his convictions and expressed a commitment to treating everyone with dignity regardless of their religion. The report…New York Post
14 Nov Anthony Santander apologizes for hurtful Islamophobic posts as heat on Blue Jays risesToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a formal apology on Instagram this Friday for social media posts that were discriminatory toward Muslims. The apology came more than a week after the posts circulated, following a series of statements from the team including an apology from president Mark Shapiro to the Canadian Muslim community. The report characterizes the apology as a delayed "stab at damage…Toronto Sun- 14 Nov 'I sincerely apologize': Blue Jays outfielder Santander apologizes days after anti-Muslim social media postsToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued a formal apology on Instagram this Friday after sharing anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player admitted the content fell short of his convictions and stated that discussions with trusted individuals helped him recognize the responsibility of having a public voice. The controversy followed a meeting between Blue Jays…CBC
13 Nov News of the day: Mark Shapiro issues Blue Jays’ latest apology over Anthony Santander’s ‘Islamophobic’ postsToronto Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro issued an apology on Friday, November 13, following Islamophobic posts shared by Anthony Santander on Instagram last week. This action follows a statement released by the team last Thursday and comments made by Ross Atkins during GM meetings. The report focuses on the organization's ongoing efforts to perform damage control regarding the player's social media activity.Toronto Sun
13 Nov Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media postsToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued an apology on Instagram Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4 that included a video of a preacher disparaging Muslims and a post regarding Sharia law. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player, who signed a $92.5 million, five-year contract in January 2025, stated that the content fell short of his convictions and pledged to avoid sharing…Toronto Star
13 Nov Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media postsToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander issued an apology on Instagram on Friday after sharing and then deleting anti-Muslim social media posts on November 4. The 32-year-old Venezuelan player admitted the content fell short of his convictions and pledged to be more thoughtful about the responsibility of his public voice. The apology follows a meeting between team executives and community leaders, and while…The Independent
13 Nov Blue Jays CEO apologizes for player’s ‘Islamophobic’ posts — but the Christian athlete isn’t cavingToronto Blue Jays executives issued formal apologies and condemned "Islamophobic" social media posts made by Venezuelan outfielder Anthony Santander following the U.S. midterms. The organization met with local Muslim community leaders to discuss the harm caused by Santander's posts, which included a claim that "America voted for Sharia" and a statement that "Islam is not peaceful." While General Manager Ross Atkins…The Blaze
13 Nov Why Blue Jays’ latest apology over Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic posts falls shortThis opinion piece analyzes why the Toronto Blue Jays' corporate apologies for outfielder Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic Instagram posts are insufficient. While President and CEO Mark Shapiro issued a formal apology on Thursday following meetings with Toronto’s Muslim community leaders, the author notes that Santander himself has remained silent on the matter since the clips went viral. The report highlights that…Toronto Sun
13 Nov Blue Jays apologize to Muslim community and fans in wake of Santander’s postsThe Toronto Blue Jays issued a public apology on Thursday to the Muslim community and its fans following anti-Muslim social media posts made by outfielder Anthony Santander on November 4. Team president Mark Shapiro confirmed the organization met with community leaders to listen to concerns regarding the Islamophobic content, which included videos of a preacher and claims about Sharia law. While general manager Ross…Global News
13 Nov Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram postsThe Toronto Blue Jays issued a corporate apology on Thursday after meeting with local Muslim leaders following outcry over Islamophobic Instagram stories shared by outfielder Anthony Santander. The posts, which Santander deleted two days after sharing them, included graphics about Sharia law and the nature of Muslims, prompting advocacy groups to demand the franchise cancel the player. While the team committed to…Fox News
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- 11 Nov Jays' Anthony Santander stays quiet after team asks him to publicly address anti-Muslim social media postsToronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander has not issued a public apology after sharing anti-Muslim social media posts following U.S. midterm elections. The team asked him to address the controversy, but he remains silent two weeks later. The franchise faces criticism for not taking stronger action against Santander's posts, which included videos suggesting there are no kind Muslims and predicting Sharia law in the…CBC
- 11 Nov Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins scolds Anthony Santander for ‘deeply disappointing’ anti-Muslim postsBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic videos on his Instagram, which he later deleted. Speaking at the general managers' meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Atkins expressed deep disappointment and concern over Santander’s actions, saying they were "extremely disappointing." The criticism comes as Santander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal…Toronto Sun
11 Nov Blue Jays GM slams Anthony Santander for ‘extremely concerning’ Islamophobic Abdul El-Sayed postsBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins criticized outfielder Anthony Santander for posting Islamophobic content on Instagram following Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Senate election. Atkins expressed deep disappointment at the posts, which included comments like “America voted for Sharia last night” and that Muslims are not peaceful. The Blue Jays organization issued a statement emphasizing that such…New York Post
10 Nov 'Deeply disappointing': Jays GM weighs in on Santander's anti-Muslim postsToronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed deep disappointment and concern over outfielder Anthony Santander's recent social media posts containing anti-Muslim content. Atkins stated that he had spoken with Santander about addressing the posts, which were initially made following the U.S. midterm elections but deleted two days later without an apology. Santander, a 32-year-old Venezuelan player signed…Toronto Star
9 Nov Muslim group calls Santander posts disconcerting, says there's an opportunity at handThe National Council of Canadian Muslims has responded to anti-Muslim videos posted by Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander on social media, describing them as disappointing and disconcerting but seeing potential for positive change. Steven Zhou, the council’s communications lead, expressed hope that this incident could foster better relationships between the team, its ownership, and the Muslim community…Toronto Star
8 Nov MLB Team Speaks Out After Player Posts Video Of Christian Preacher Trashing IslamToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander posted anti-Muslim content on social media following the 2026 midterm elections, which included videos criticizing Islam and a Democratic senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed. The team responded with a statement emphasizing inclusivity and clarifying that individual player comments do not reflect the organization’s values. Social media users criticized Santander’s posts…Daily Caller- 6 Nov Blue Jays player faces backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on social media following U.S. midtermsToronto Blue Jays player Anthony Santander faced backlash after reposting Islamophobic content on Instagram following the U.S. midterm elections. The posts included videos with captions suggesting support for Sharia law and asserting that “Islam is not peaceful.” This action has drawn criticism from community organizations, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), which called it hurtful to…CBC
- 6 Nov Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's valuesThe Toronto Blue Jays have released a statement addressing anti-Muslim videos posted by their right fielder Anthony Santander on social media following the U.S. midterm elections. The team clarified that these posts do not reflect their values and reiterated their commitment to inclusivity, stating that baseball is for everyone regardless of background or beliefs. Santander deleted the controversial content after…The Independent
6 Nov MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respondToronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced backlash after posting videos questioning the influence of Sharia law and Islam, specifically targeting Michigan’s newly elected Democratic senator Abdul El-Sayed. The incident prompted calls for disciplinary action but the team responded by stating that individual comments do not reflect organizational values while emphasizing inclusivity. Santander’s contract…Fox News
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