Dodgers star not happy about Sydney Sweeney ‘soft porn ads’ – Yahoo Sports

Dodgers outfielder Alex Call demanded that Major League Baseball and its broadcast partners remove what he termed “soft porn ads” from playoff broadcasts, citing concerns about content unsuitable for children. The call followed a fan’s viral post criticizing Sydney Sweeney’s ad for Novig, a sports prediction market, which depicts the actress wearing sports equipment to cover herself while otherwise nude. Call’s post, which garnered over 1 million views, included a direct appeal to MLB, TBS, Fox, and NBC. The ad had already drawn criticism from athletes like Sophie Cunningham.

Call’s remarks, shared on X, echoed a post by fan Taylor Murphy, who listed the Novig ad among other “racy” commercials. Murphy’s original post, which referenced Sweeney’s appearance, was later supported by Call, who argued that parents should not have to “worry about this” while watching games with their children. Call received cheers from fans at Dodger Stadium hours after his comments, though he has yet to address the backlash publicly. The controversy has intensified as several Dodgers teammates reposted his message, amplifying its reach.

Dodgers Outfielder Condemns ‘Soft Porn’ Ads During Playoffs

Call’s criticism focused on the Novig ad, which features Sweeney in a near-nude state, using sports gear to obscure her body. The ad, described by Call as “soft porn,” was part of a broader critique of postseason commercials that he deemed inappropriate for family audiences. “This is America’s Pastime. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about this,” he wrote.

Fan Post Sparks Widespread Support and Debate

Murphy’s original post, which highlighted the Novig ad alongside other controversial commercials, went viral after being shared by Call. The fan’s message questioned MLB’s strategy for engaging younger audiences, stating, “You don’t need a Nickelodeon game. You’re not the Savannah Bananas. Just show baseball in a way I can leave on in my house.” Call’s endorsement of the post led to a surge in online discussion, with critics and supporters weighing in. As of now, no further public statements have been made by Call or MLB on the matter. Several Dodgers teammates reposted his message, according to the Toronto Sun, which also noted that MLB great Dale Hunter joined Call in criticizing the league for airing the ads.

MLB Great Joins Call in Criticizing Ads

The Toronto Sun reported that MLB great Dale Hunter and Dodgers outfielder Alex Call both criticized the league for airing Sydney Sweeney’s “viral nude ads” for Novig during playoff games. The article highlighted that the controversy has drawn attention from both current and former players, demonstrating growing dissatisfaction with the types of advertisements shown during major sporting events.

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