Things are getting heated in the National League Central, and it's not just in the standings, either.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon went off on the St. Louis Cardinals, comparing their actions to those of fictional mobster Tony Soprano.
Maddon's tirade was sparked after Cardinals reliever Matt Belisle hit Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo during Chicago's 8-3 victory Friday. Chicago believes that Belisle did so intentionally as a response to Dan Haren hitting St. Louis slugger Matt Holliday in the head during the fifth inning.
"I don't know who put out the hit," Maddon said.