MLB Suspends Pitcher Who Took a Swing at a Fan

Major League Baseball has suspended Dennis Santana for four games over a confrontation in which the Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher appeared to try to punch a fan. The clash took place in the visitors bullpen during the second game of doubleheader between the Tigers and Pirates in Detroit on Thursday, the New York Times reports. "You guys know me and know my temper," Santana told reporters via an interpreter after the game. "I'm a calm person. They just crossed the line a few times. I would like to leave it like that."

Fan videos posted online show Santana pointing out a front-row fan to a police officer at Comerica Park, then lunging and swinging at the person, per the AP. The fan was ejected from the stadium. Santana is appealing his punishment and can keep playing while it's under review by MLB. He did not play in the Pirates' game Friday against the Texas Rangers. (More Major League Baseball stories.)