Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been suspended seven games for inciting the first bench-clearing incident and fighting during Thursday's game against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park, MLB announced Friday
Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez received a four-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches. Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson also was suspended four games suspension for intentionally throwing a pitch at Todd Frazier while warnings were in place for both sides.
Yankees catcher Austin Romine received a two-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus was given a one-game suspension for the intentional actions of Wilson while warnings were in place
All five also received undisclosed fines. Others who were fined for their actions during the incidents were Yankees manager Joe Girardi, Yankees bench coach/acting manager Rob Thomson, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle and Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias. In addition, two members of the Yankees, first baseman Garrett Cooper and outfielder Clint Frazier, received fines for entering the field while being on the disabled list.
The initial incident occurred when Cabrera and Romine fought at home plate, leading both dugouts to clear during the sixth inning. The fight was part of a crazy day of punches and hit batters exchanged between the sides. Both were ejected, but they were not alone. In separate incidents, Girardi and Kahnle were ejected in the sixth inning, Thomson and reliever Dellin Betances were ejected in the seventh, and Ausmus and Wilson were ejected in the eighth.
A series of events led to Cabrera and Romine jawing in the sixth. Cabrera made the first move by pushing Romine in the chest and taking a swing.
Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez received a four-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches. Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson also was suspended four games suspension for intentionally throwing a pitch at Todd Frazier while warnings were in place for both sides.
Yankees catcher Austin Romine received a two-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus was given a one-game suspension for the intentional actions of Wilson while warnings were in place
All five also received undisclosed fines. Others who were fined for their actions during the incidents were Yankees manager Joe Girardi, Yankees bench coach/acting manager Rob Thomson, Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle and Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias. In addition, two members of the Yankees, first baseman Garrett Cooper and outfielder Clint Frazier, received fines for entering the field while being on the disabled list.
The initial incident occurred when Cabrera and Romine fought at home plate, leading both dugouts to clear during the sixth inning. The fight was part of a crazy day of punches and hit batters exchanged between the sides. Both were ejected, but they were not alone. In separate incidents, Girardi and Kahnle were ejected in the sixth inning, Thomson and reliever Dellin Betances were ejected in the seventh, and Ausmus and Wilson were ejected in the eighth.
A series of events led to Cabrera and Romine jawing in the sixth. Cabrera made the first move by pushing Romine in the chest and taking a swing.
