Marlins SP Jose Ureña receives six-game suspension
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Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Marlins righty Jose Urena has received a six-game suspension for plunking Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in Wednesday night's game. Atlanta first base coach Eric Young Sr. was also hit with a one-game ban foMarlins SP Jose Ureña receives six-game suspension
Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Marlins righty Jose Urena has received a six-game suspension for plunking Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in Wednesday night's game. Atlanta first base coach Eric Young Sr. was also hit with a one-game ban for his role in the ensuing melee.Depending upon one’s point of view — and everyone seems to have one on this particular subject — the suspension will likely seem appropriate or gallingly short. This is a rather typical MLB punishment for such a transgression. On the other hand, most MLBTR readers preferred a lengthier ban, with nearly three out of four poll respondents this morning opining that Urena should miss 10 or more games. Read more