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Key takeaways
- Bat flips were all the rage during the World Baseball Classic going into the season and are becoming increasingly common throughout MLB, too.
- "You talk to some of these pitchers that play winter ball, they're like 'don't let them take you deep' because they're going to do some insane celebrations," White Sox starter Davis Martin said.
- ESPN asked more than 40 hurlers for their dream go-to celebrations -- though only about two dozen had an answer for us because it's just not something pitchers think about.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Illustration by ESPNJesse Rogers Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 AM ETClose Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions When it comes to MLB celebrations, why should hitters have all the fun?
Bat flips were all the rage during the World Baseball Classic going into the season and are becoming increasingly common throughout MLB, too.
But it's not as acceptable for pitchers to celebrate a strikeout or the end of an inning in a similar manner -- as the controversy surrounding Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe's recent mound celebration demonstrates.
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