New York Mets manager Luis Rojas given two-game suspension, fine for arguing with umpires
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How an infield dribbler turned into three runs and an ejection (1:26)
Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker thinks the ball is foul and tosses it away, allowing the Pirates to score three runs and incensing manager Luis Rojas, who bumps into the umpire. (1:26)
CINCINNATI New York Mets manager Luis Rojas was suspended Monday for two games and fined for excessive arguing with umpires, an outburst that followed a bizarre play a day earlier at Pittsburgh.
Rojas was to begin serving his suspension Monday night at Cincinnati. He said he was not offered the chance to appeal. The amount of the fine was not revealed.
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Baltimore starter Spenser Watkins looks over a new ball in the third inning Monday night at St. Petersburg, Fla.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
The 28-year old Watkins, making his third start and fourth career appearance, scattered four hits, walked two and struck out seven. His ERA dropped from 1.74 to 1.65 (three earned runs over 16 1/3 innings).
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Mets manager Luis Rojas has been suspended two games for what Major League Baseball deemed “excessive arguing” during the first inning of Sunday’s 7-6 comeback win over the Pirates. Rojas will serve his suspension Monday and Tuesday in Cincinnati, with bench coach Dave Jauss taking his place.
Rojas vehemently argued with umpires after a Kevin Newman dribbler was ruled fair, allowing three runs to score and resulting in the manager’s ejection.
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