Rafael Devers criticizes San Francisco reporters over game incident

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Rafael Devers criticizes San Francisco reporters over game incident
Summary

Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox confronted reporters in San Francisco following a game where he refused to be pinch-run for by his manager, Tony Vitello. Devers accused the media of exaggerating the situation, saying, "You guys just blow everything out of proportion." He expressed respect for Vitello despite the incident, which has drawn attention from baseball fans. The confrontation comes amid Devers leading the Red Sox in strikeouts and raising questions about his behavior on the field. The fallout from his comments is expected to continue as the team players and management address his relationship with the media.

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  • Rafael Devers refused to come out of the game for a pinch-runner.
  • Devers criticized reporters for exaggerating the incident.
  • He expressed respect for manager Tony Vitello despite the confrontation.
  • Devers leads the Red Sox in strikeouts this season.
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Rafel Devers has been disruptive in San Francisco.

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