# Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander apologizes after sharing controversial social media posts

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9 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 13, 2026, 9:52 PM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-anthony-santander-apologizes-035211845.html>

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander has issued a public apology after facing heavy backlash for a pair of anti-Muslim social media posts . In a statement shared on his Instagram story, Santander acknowledged that he should have been more careful with what he posted. “After taking time to reflect on my recent social media posts and speaking

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- Nov 12, 2026, 8:40 PM: [Toronto Blue Jays apologize after Muslim community outcry over Anthony Santander's Instagram posts](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/toronto-blue-jays-apologize-muslim-community-outcry-anthony-santander-instagram-posts>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  Anthony Santander has not apologized after sharing posts called Islamophobic, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays to issue a corporate apology on his behalf.
- Nov 13, 2026, 12:20 PM: [EFL warns clubs over social media posts](<https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmqj5r8edvneo>) — BBC Sport (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom)
  The English Football League (EFL) warns its members about their usage of posts on social media.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:46 PM: [Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPU0VmdFpwUDFYd2R2SHJ6Zjk5MmgwOGRqWHpuX0ViVDZOWGhvaUR2ekFna1FIdnBVeEl5emswczF0UFJXTUN6NmpteXJiQXBHUEJDdmotczA5di1hUFhTb1I2aFR2ZnU2UzViVkJoN1RVTE9CVzFONEVDMGpZVV8yX1ZEZGYxS3N0TjlBQjFZSjBHVWk5NFJGbVhR?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States, rated Center)
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:46 PM: [Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts](<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/13/toronto-blue-jays-anthony-santander-apologizes-sharing-anti-muslim/>) — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right)
  Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions.
- Nov 13, 2026, 3:58 PM: [Anthony Santander issues Instagram apology for sharing Islamophobic posts](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7779955/2026/11/13/anthony-santander-apology-anti-islamic-instagram-post-blue-jays/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Santander apologized on Instagram for sharing two videos last week that disparaged Islam.
- Nov 13, 2026, 4:01 PM: [Blue Jays' Anthony Santander issues statement after sharing anti-Muslim videos: 'This content caused hurt'](<https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blue-jays-anthony-santander-statement-anti-muslim-social-media-posts/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Santander said he 'should have been more thoughtful' about what he shares on social media
- Nov 13, 2026, 4:19 PM: [Blue Jays' Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim posts](<https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/50474604/blue-jays-anthony-santander-apologizes-anti-muslim-posts>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying it caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions.
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM: [Blue Jays Anthony Santander Issues Statement Following Controversial Post](<https://www.si.com/mlb/bluejays/onsi/blue-jays-anthony-santander-issues-statement-following-controversial-post>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  It wasn't a pretty light put on Anthony Santander for what he originally shared, but he has finally made a statement regarding what he put online.
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:52 PM: [Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander apologizes after sharing controversial social media posts](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/blue-jays-anthony-santander-apologizes-035211845.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Toronto Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander has issued a public apology after facing heavy backlash for a pair of anti-Muslim social media posts . In a statement shared on his Instagram story, Santander acknowledged that he should have been more careful with what he posted. “After taking time to reflect on my recent social media posts and speaking
