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ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has responded to criticism by former Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon - where the ex-MLB player accused the sports personality of racism.

Papelbon claimed that Smith was 'fake' and that he says things just to get views, after the ESPN host questioned Angels star Mike Trout getting injured.

The former pitcher also said that the reporter was once banned from the Philadelphia Phillies' clubhouse for trying to look through the manager's door.

Smith responded on his podcast, in a lengthy rant where he addressed each of Papelbon's main claims.

'What do you mean I was thrown out of a Major League Baseball clubhouse,' Smith said. 'I have been a reporter and a sports commentator for 30 years.