Blake Snell looks painfully embarrassed as SoundCloud rap comes back to haunt him mid-game
Blake Snell appeared visibly uncomfortable during a minor league rehab start when a SoundCloud rap he recorded in 2012 was played over the stadium speakers. The Ontario Tower Buzzers' game presentation crew played the song "Rising Stars" as Snell warmed up, prompting him to glance toward the press box before the track was quickly cut off. Snell, currently working his way back from shoulder fatigue, pitched three innings with six strikeouts in the outing.
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MLB Blake Snell looks painfully embarrassed as SoundCloud rap comes back to haunt him mid-game By Ryan Kostecka Published May 1, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET When Blake Snell took the mound for the Ontario Tower Buzzers Tuesday night, his primary focus was continuing his ramp up for when he rejoins the Dodgers in the next few weeks. However, that focus appeared to wane when Snell began throwing warm up pitches. 3 Blake Snell was rehabbing Tuesday with the Ontario Tower Buzzers. X/@towerbuzzers 3 During his warm up pitches the game presentation crew played Snell’s rap song. X/@towerbuzzers 3 The Dodgers ace did not appear to be happy with the song choice.
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