After Red Sox-Nationals brawl, MLB investigation includes Willson Contreras’ Instagram comments
MLB investigates brawl between Red Sox and Nationals, hands out suspensions
📍 Aftermath
MLB issued suspensions to Willson Contreras, Cade Cavalli, and two others following a benches-clearing incident between the Red Sox and Nationals. Contreras and Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions.
Cavalli apologized for using an offensive phrase during the incident.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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After Red Sox-Nationals brawl, MLB investigation includes Willson Contreras’ Instagram comments MassLive · 94d ago broke it first
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A brawl broke out between the Red Sox and Nationals, leading to an MLB investigation. The incident resulted in suspensions for several players, including Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli, who each received 7-game suspensions.
Coverage from various outlets, including MLB.com, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports, emphasizes the disciplinary actions taken by MLB.
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Quick answers
Who was involved in the brawl?
The Red Sox and Nationals were involved in the brawl
What were the suspensions given to Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli?
Both Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli received 7-game suspensions
What is included in the MLB investigation?
The investigation includes Willson Contreras' Instagram comments
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