Sign-Steal Sparks Dugout Clash as Cubs Beat D-Backs

During a Cubs 7-0 win, Diamondbacks players and coaches accused Cubs third-base coach Quintin Berry of signaling Merrill Kelly’s pitches by reading his grip, prompting a heated exchange between dugouts. Kelly argued sign-stealing is old-school when players exploit visible grips, but not when a coach gets involved, while Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo called it gamesmanship and stressed the edginess of late-season baseball. The episode underscores ongoing debates over signaling and the limits of coaching influence.