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Syndergaard calls Harper a 'douche' on Instagram, later deletes comment

Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Noah Syndergaard might have a bit of an issue with Bryce Harper.

The Washington Nationals superstar outfielder offered up his fiery support for Ohio State ahead of its contest against Clemson in an Instagram post Friday, though not everyone enjoyed his roaring manner, apparently.

In a not-so-subtle comment on a republished video, Syndergaard referred to Harper as a "douche," but later deleted the insult. As we should know by now, though, nothing ever goes away on the internet:

On a semi-related note, the two division rivals will play each other for the first time next season on April 21 in New York.

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