Major League Baseball had an old problem resurface this week. What said problem actually is depends on how you view it.
By now, you’ve likely heard about Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson getting plunked during Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. You’ve also surely heard the reason he got beaned was because he had the gall to flip his bat after a home run.
More than a few people around the league side with the Royals on this, claiming Anderson deserved what he got. Others, like Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, had no problem with the bat flip, claiming players should be allowed to celebrate their accomplishments.