The tiff defines absurdity, but here it is: The Dodgers did not hit on the field before Sunday’s series finale against the Braves. Instead, they found themselves discussing the previous day’s round of batting practice.
During Saturday’s game, Atlanta broadcasters Chip Caray and Joe Simpson crafted a piece of viral curmudgeonry by ranting about several Dodgers wearing T-shirts during batting practice. The segment lasted multiple minutes. Simpson, who played in parts of four seasons with the Dodgers, focused on Chase Utley for wearing no socks and hiked-up uniform pants, in addition to his T-shirt. Simpson described this as “unprofessional” and Utley’s outfit as “an embarrassment.