India, June 17 -- Rob Schneider has joined the debate surrounding Major League Baseball's decision to warn three San Francisco Giants pitchers over messages written on their caps during the team's Pride Night game.

The actor and comedian said he would cover any future fines connected to the incident, drawing more attention to a controversy that has already sparked reactions from baseball officials, the Giants organization and LGBTQ advocates. While MLB has taken action against the players, the league has stopped short of issuing financial penalties.

The issue began during the Giants' game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday when pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker wrote "Gen 9:12-16" on their caps. The reference points to ...