In a night filled with baseball excitement, Ken Rosenthal found himself in the hot seat during the All-Star Game's eighth inning, thanks to his cringeworthy interview with rising star Jacob Misiorowski.

Misiorowski, the Milwaukee Brewers' 23-year-old sensation with just five MLB starts under his belt, was an unexpected yet thrilling addition to the All-Star roster. Despite his talent, his selection ignited a firestorm of debate, particularly from fans and analysts who believed he edged out more seasoned players like Ranger Suárez and Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies.

As the game unfolded, Ron Darling called his inclusion a "joke," while Tony Kornheiser leapt to his defense. But Misiorowski, undeterred, showcased his power on the mound, throwing 18 pitches with nine reaching triple digits. One slider even soared to an incredible 98.1 mph, leaving everyone in the dugout in disbelief.

However, Rosenthal's probing questions turned the moment into a controversy. He probed Misiorowski about the reactions from other players regarding his selection, asking, "As you know, some players were upset... how were you treated by the players on the team?"

This line of questioning was too much for former Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, who blasted Rosenthal for his "disgusting" approach, condemning his inquiries as "ridiculous." It raises the question—does Hosmer hold a long-standing grudge against Rosenthal, or was this a spontaneous response?

Interestingly, this isn't Rosenthal's first brush with controversy in an MLB dugout. Last postseason, he was effectively banned from the Padres' area after branding Manny Machado "punkish" and calling Fernando Tatís Jr. a "peacock" in a column for The Athletic. This resulted in a media blackout from Padres players during their NLDS match against the Dodgers.

This latest incident not only highlights the fragile relationship between players and the press but also shows how quickly tensions can flare, even when discussing the accomplishments of a young talent on the grandest stage in baseball.

Rosenthal may have gotten his answers—but he certainly stirred the pot, and it seems Hosmer isn't going to let this one slide.