More drama in Miami: Ozzie Guillen responds to Heath Bell, clubhouse drama ensues

By Craig CalcaterraSep 25, 2012, 4:00 PM EDT
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This is getting kinda nuts. After Heath Bell’s radio two-step yesterday and today, Ozzie Guillen went on the radio in Miami to respond to Bell.  Meanwhile, in the Marlins clubhouse:

 

 

How in the hell are Ozzie Guillen and Heath Bell supposed to share a clubhouse in 2013?  Indeed, how will they do it for the last week and a half of this season?

Video: Starling Marte refuses to take first base after being hit by pitch

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By Bill BaerJul 16, 2019, 9:31 PM EDT
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Pirates outfielder Starling Marte was hit on the hand by a Jack Flaherty pitch in the fourth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Cardinals. Rather than take first base, Marte — who came to the plate with a runner on first base — insisted to home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman that the ball hit the knob of the bat, not his hand. Marte was allowed to continue his at-bat, though manager Clint Hurdle came out to discuss the ruling with Dreckman. Marte eventually grounded into a fielder’s choice. He then got caught attempting to steal second base and the Pirates scored zero runs in the inning.

According to Baseball Prospectus, a team that has runners on first and second with no outs is expected to score 1.55 runs. Having a runner on first base with one out yields 0.56 expected runs. Marte essentially cost his team a run by rejecting first base. Oops.