Former Mets Reliever Sounds Off On MLB After Bryce Harper-Rob Manfred Confrontation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The baseball world was shocked after reports that reputed Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper cussed out MLB commissioner Rob Manfred last week during the commish's visit to the Phillies clubhouse.

Stephen A. Smith calls for Bryce Harper's suspension after an unnecessary confrontation with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has been far from popular as the major don of America's pastime, with his agenda on the pitch clock, universal DH and ghost extra-innings runner being viewed as polarizing.