That was also before the age of the viral bat flip. Admiring homers is not just permitted, it’s encouraged — and doesn’t result in a fastball to the ribs the next go-around at the plate.

The moment (which took place in an eventual 3-1 Red Sox win) captured so much for Story: A rugged at-bat culminating in a great swing against the sort of pitch (a mid- to upper-90s heater) that ...

Twin Case You Missed It: The Minnesota Twins dealt away struggling reliever Jorge Alcala. He’s headed to Boston with High-A prospect Andy Lugo coming back to the Twins.

That was also before the age of the viral bat flip. Admiring homers is not just permitted, it's encouraged — and doesn't result in a fastball to the ribs the next go-around at the plate.

In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was the norm. In modern baseball, it’s complicated There’s no quicker way for a player to earn praise inside the dugout than with a little hustle ...

That was also before the age of the viral bat flip. Admiring homers is not just permitted, it's encouraged — and doesn't result in a fastball to the ribs the next go-around at the plate.

That was also before the age of the viral bat flip. Admiring homers is not just permitted, it's encouraged — and doesn't result in a fastball to the ribs the next go-around at the plate.

That was also before the age of the viral bat flip. Admiring homers is not just permitted, it's encouraged — and doesn't result in a fastball to the ribs the next go-around at the plate.