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Rob Manfred: Bat flips are 'good for the game'

Much has been said about Major League Baseball and the bat flip epidemic currently affecting the sport.

Last season's NL MVP Bryce Harper played a big role in bringing the discussion up with his in-depth ESPN interview last month. He said MLB is "a tired sport because you can't express yourself," referencing the constant criticism that occurs when players show any personality.

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Speaking with "Mike & Mike" Friday morning, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he sides with Harper's take.