Merrill Kelly Criticizes Cubs Coach Amid Sign-Stealing Allegations

Merrill Kelly, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has publicly criticized Quintin Berry, the third base coach for the Chicago Cubs, for his conduct during a game on Monday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

During the match, Kelly was suspected of tipping his pitches, with Berry allegedly relaying signs to the Cubs' batters. Tensions escalated between the teams, particularly after Kelly was removed from the game in the sixth inning, leading to a heated exchange between him and Berry.

The Cubs secured a 7-0 victory, which added to Kelly's frustration. Following the game, he remarked on the nature of sign-stealing in baseball, suggesting that while it is a long-standing practice, he found Berry's actions to be inappropriate. Despite the controversy, Berry remained within his coaching box, and the Diamondbacks acknowledged that Kelly's pitching cues were noticed by the Cubs.