Suspensions, fines issued following bench-clearing brawls during Yankees-Tigers game

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Friday, August 25, 2017
Suspensions, fines issued following bench-clearing brawls during Yankees-Tigers game
Ryan Field has more on the disciplinary actions for those involved in multiple bench-clearing brawls during Thursday night's game.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Major League Baseball has released details of its disciplinary actions following multiple bench-clearing brawls during Thursday night's game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.



Here is the list of suspensions:



- Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has received a seven-game suspension for inciting the first bench-clearing incident and fighting



- Yankees catcher Gary Sánchez has received a four-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches



- Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson has received a four-game suspension for intentionally throwing a pitch at Todd Frazier of the Yankees while warnings were in place for both sides



- Yankees catcher Austin Romine has received a two-game suspension for fighting, including throwing punches



- Tigers manager Brad Ausmus has received a one-game suspension for the intentional actions of Wilson while warnings were in place



Five coaches and players were also fined for actions during the brawls:



- Yankees manager Joe Girardi


- Yankees bench coach/acting manager Rob Thomson


- Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner


- Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle


- Tigers shortstop José Iglesias



Two other Yankees players were fined for entering the field while being on the disabled list:



- First baseman Garrett Cooper


- Outfielder Clint Frazier



All suspensions take effect Friday night, unless the players appeal.



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