Watch: Nothing beats the dugout silent treatment

Originally posted on NBC Sports | Last updated May 24, 2026 3:35 PM ET

After blasting his first MLB home run for his first career hit, Esmerlyn Valdez got treated to one of the best traditions in baseball - the silent treatment from teammates.

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