Manny Machado slid, spikes-up, into second base, injuring Dustin Pedroia's left knee and ankle. Matt Barnes threw a 90-mph pitch at Machado's head and received a four-game suspension. And Pedroia sided with Machado, of all people, denouncing the actions of his teammate.
There isn't a reality show that can match the drama of the suddenly sizzling Boston Red Sox-Baltimore Orioles rivalry.
All of the above occurred less than two weeks ago in Baltimore. With the Orioles set to visit Fenway Park for a four-game series beginning Monday night, tensions might get hot once again.