Manny Machado had a strong choice of words for MLB Network analysts Eric Byrnes and Dan Plesac after listening to their commentary on the Astros' Jake Marisnick Tuesday night.
In a rant recorded on Instagram live, Machado ripped Byrnes and Plesac for defending Marisnick, a take he perceived as a double standard. Marisnick violently collided with Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy at home plate last week, broke his nose and gave him a concussion.
Marisnick received a two-game suspension as a result, and on Tuesday, Angels pitcher Noe Ramirez plunked Marisnick during in what appeared to be a retaliatory move.