Stephen A. Smith, a prominent sports commentator, recently expressed confusion and criticism regarding frequent injuries among MLB players, specifically targeting star player Mike Trout. Smith questioned the nature of injuries in what he considers a non-contact sport, rhetorically asking players about their self-care and pointing out activities as mundane as 'chewing pumpkin seeds' during games. His comments sparked controversy and backlash from MLB fans and were further escalated by former MLB pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, who labeled Smith 'racist' and 'xenophobic'. Papelbon's harsh criticism led Smith to respond sharply, threatening to sue for these serious accusations.
Stephen A. Smith snaps back at former MLB pitcher who called him 'racist' for blasting Mike Trout after injury https://t.co/1C42jwUZfR
Stephen A. Smith hits back at ex-MLB pitcher Jonathan Papelbon for labelling him a 'racist': 'I could sue your a** for telling such a lie like that' https://t.co/TFFw2vFNMi https://t.co/YhZHSw5FlZ
Stephen A. Smith claps back at Jonathan Papelbon after ‘racist’ claim: ‘Could sue your ass’ https://t.co/82HFw7HWUe https://t.co/tGRHzjwSER
Jonathan Papelbon went after Stephen A. Smith for comments Smith made about Mike Trout, saying he’s “racist” and “xenophobic” and doesn’t know anything about baseball https://t.co/UkzAJ1h1PY
Jonathan Papelbon called Stephen A. Smith a "racist," "xenophobic" and "a fake" after his Mike Trout comments. ⏬ https://t.co/AQ9q9GshBv
Stephen A. Smith labelled 'RACIST' by ex-MLB pitcher Jonathan Papelbon for questioning Mike Trout injury: 'Nobody wants to listen to his s**t' https://t.co/U4gCVJaVP8 https://t.co/vWevaKCLrY
Jonathan Papelbon blasts ‘racist’ Stephen A. Smith over Mike Trout injury dig https://t.co/7zKVtPRxIz https://t.co/owWbghfrmd
Jonathan Papelbon calls Stephen A. Smith ‘racist’ and ‘shady’ after Mike Trout rant https://t.co/wfhYs9ZJx9 https://t.co/LGC2wBfrZo
Stephen A. Smith was blasted by MLB fans for his insulting take on Mike Trout’s injury https://t.co/RanmzSwzdr
Stephen A. Smith Tried To Talk Baseball Today And Questioned Why Players Like Mike Trout Always Get Hurt In a Non-Contact Sport @martymush https://t.co/aDsONxypEU https://t.co/nOMoIVPuc4
Stephen A. Smith Tried To Talk Baseball Today And Questioned Why Players Like Mike Trout Always Get Hurt In a Non-Contact Sport https://t.co/afcQzHOehx https://t.co/Utdp6cbo36
Stephen A. Smith baffled by Mike Trout’s injuries: ‘Half the time you’re chewing pumpkin seeds!’ https://t.co/xaN5yCgMgd https://t.co/uhzxKVopam
Stephen A. Smith doesn't understand how MLB players can get injured. "What is it that you’re doing with yourself physically that you can’t stay healthy playing baseball?" https://t.co/6upwUek9M7
Stephen A. Smith isn't sure how baseball players like Mike Trout keep getting injured. "What the hell are you doing to take care of yourself? Always injured. I mean, damn, it's baseball. What are we talking about here? It's not football. It's not boxing. It's not the UFC..." https://t.co/MamhcLHQKH
Not sure what’s going on with his voice, but Stephen A. Smith doesn’t understand how Mike Trout and baseball players get hurt. https://t.co/fVjYzv9O40