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Dodgers star criticizes MLB over Sydney Sweeney commercial

The commercial, in which Sweeney covers herself with sporting items, has already drawn heavy backlash; the outfield now has opinions about the commercial break.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:00 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “‘How do I justify’ – LA Dodgers star calls out MLB for airing Sydney Sweeney commercial”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:00 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Sweeney, Sydney, MLB, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: Sydney Sweeney goes undercover in a dark brown wig (October 14).

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Yahoo Sports‘How do I justify’ – LA Dodgers star calls out MLB for airing Sydney Sweeney commercial

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn other news, Dodgers star Alex Call is unhappy that MLB is airing Sydney Sweeney commercials during the playoffs.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHer latest spot, in which she covers herself with sporting items, has drawn heavy backlash.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHis question was, how do I justify it. To whom, exactly? The kids were asleep three hours ago.

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