A fired minor league umpire, Brandon Cooper, has filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball (MLB), alleging sexual harassment and discrimination based on his gender (male) and sexual orientation (bisexual). Cooper claims that he was forced to undergo sensitivity training and later fired after reporting homophobic behavior by a female umpire, Gina Quartararo, who allegedly used derogatory language and made inappropriate physical contact. Cooper alleges that his firing was part of a systemic trend within MLB to prioritize gender and racial diversity quotas at the expense of merit-based hiring and that he was the only umpire from a group of 26 to be let go. MLB has declined to comment, but the suit highlights ongoing concerns about inclusivity and fair treatment within the sport.