Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball MAYHEM: Wilson Contreras FURY Boils Over—Are Brewers and MLB EGO-CLASHING? |
Apr 10, 2026
A fiery mound charge and a full-scale brawl after Soler storms the field spark debate over modern on-field tempers. Discussion centers on Wilson Contreras being plunked 24 times by Milwaukee and whether MLB should step in. Long-term contract strategy gets attention with Connor Griffin’s nine-year, $140M deal and what it means for small-market teams.
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Contreras Targeted 24 Times By Brewers
- Wilson Contreras has been hit by pitches 24 times by the Brewers, creating a rare and alarming pattern.
- Mike Stanton and Ross Jackson highlight that 24 HBPs by one organization is extraordinary and draws league scrutiny and bad optics.
Nolan Ryan Policed Pimping With A Fastball
- Mike Stanton recalls Nolan Ryan's retaliation story where Ryan threw inside after Lenny Dykstra's showboating to police behavior.
- The anecdote illustrates an older era where players policed on-field disrespect directly, sometimes with dangerous inside fastballs.
League Polices Retaliation Not Players
- Modern MLB polices retaliation through fines and suspensions rather than player-enforced justice.
- Stanton and Jackson note that the league enforces discipline now, making brawls costlier in money and missed games.