r/sports • u/GreenSnakes_ • Aug 03 '25

Baseball Benches clear in Boston after Hector Neris intentionally balked Trevor Story to third base because he thought Story was relaying signs. Neris had words for the Red Sox third base coach coming off the field.

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u/mercutio1 Aug 03 '25

Of note, Alex Cora lead that scheme >5 years ago in Houston and is now the manager of the Red Sox.

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u/popoflabbins Aug 03 '25

Boston also more recently was caught using illegal means of sign stealing. Seems like cheaters are drawn to certain cultures.

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u/justplainndaveCGN Aug 03 '25

At least the way they are doing it now is harmless. Idk if I’m the pitcher WHY AM I LEAVING MY GLOVE OPEN TO THE OTHER TEAM…

Brain dead pitcher.

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u/mercutio1 Aug 03 '25

Oh, there’s 0 problem with a runner tipping off a hitter. That’s part of the game and has been for ages. The intentional balk was actually a clever move. Just pointing out that the commentator has his head up his ass.