Stephen A. Smith claps back at Jonathan Papelbon after ‘racist’ claim
Stephen A. Smith responds to claims that Jonathan Papelbon is “racist” and “xenophobic” in a 12-minute segment on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” former M.L.B. He accused Closer of lying and pushing back on claims that he was a racist. He was kicked out of the Phillies clubhouse. “What does it mean that I’ve been […]
Jonathan Papelbon blasts ‘racist’ Stephen A. Smith
Former MLB pitcher and current NESN analyst Jonathan Papelbon hasn’t been shy about sharing his feelings about ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith. Papelbon hit back at Smith for comment. Featured hot take artists appear on this week’s “First Take” There, Smith criticized Mike Trout for the torn meniscus suffered by the Angels star. The […]
Anthony Rendon ‘doesnât give a s–t’ about baseball: Jonathan Papelbon
Anthony Rendon has felt the heat over his recent comments, and now one of his former teammates is calling him out. The Angels third baseman said Monday that baseball “wasn’t my top priority,” and that he was approached by former All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon afterward. The 43-year-old, who spent a season and a half with […]
Jonathan Papelbon blasts Yankees’ Alex Verdugo again
Jonathan Papelbon made a few things clear: He doesn't like Alex Verdugo and the work ethic he brings to the baseball field. Papelbon called Verdugo a “bitch” on X in December after the Yankees' new outfielder appeared to criticize Red Sox captain and former manager Alex Cora. He spoke about his feelings on Wednesday's “Foul […]