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Suspensions Handed Out for Sox, Guardians Brawl

Tim Anderson’s decision to pick a fight with José Ramírez cost him more than a sore jaw.

 

Chicago’s shortstop was suspended six games and Ramírez for three games by Major League Baseball for throwing punches and touching off a lengthy, wild brawl between the White Sox and Guardians on Saturday night.

 

MLB announced the discipline for Anderson and Ramírez on Monday, along with other suspensions and fines following one of baseball’s ugliest fights in several years.

 

Anderson and Ramírez also were fined an undisclosed amount. Both players are appealing and were in their respective lineups Monday night.

 

Anderson was given the harsher penalty for instigating the fight as he and Ramirez faced off in the middle of the infield like boxers inside the ropes. Anderson connected with a couple of punches before Ramirez dropped him with a blow to the face.

 

The White Sox said Anderson passed a concussion test.

 

Also, Cleveland manager Terry Francona, Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh have been suspended one game each. Chicago manager Pedro Grifol was also suspended for one game.

 

In addition, White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech and Guardians rookie Gabriel Arias have been fined an undisclosed amount for their actions.

 

This is Anderson’s third suspension since 2019.

 

The two-time All-Star was suspended for one game four years ago when his bat flip after a home run against Kansas City led to him being hit with a pitch and triggered a benches-clearing altercation. Last season, Anderson made an obscene gesture toward fans in Cleveland and got a one-game ban.

 

Anderson told the White Sox he won’t speak to the media until his appeal is heard.

 

The dustup began innocently with Ramírez sliding headfirst into second with an RBI double. He slid between Anderson’s legs and seemed upset by a hard tag.

 

Ramírez jumped to his feet and the two exchanged words, with Ramírez pointing in Anderson’s face as second base umpire Malachi Moore tried to step between.

 

Anderson then dropped his glove and challenged Ramírez by raising his hands and assuming a boxer’s stance. The players threw punches with Ramírez connecting with a blind punch that dropped Anderson on his backside and triggered both teams to join in.

 

Following the game, Ramírez said he had been upset with Anderson for some previous actions.

 

When he got from the punch, Anderson continued to try and get at Ramírez.

 

He was guided off the field only to return moments later and tried to get at Ramírez before he was physically carried into the dugout by teammate Andrew Vaughn, who wrapped his arms around Anderson.

 

The White Sox and Guardians completed their season series Sunday and won’t face each other again until 2024.

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