Overview

• Major League Baseball issued a six-game suspension and undisclosed fine for Contreras following his ejection against the Pirates.
• Crew chief Jordan Baker said Contreras and manager Oliver Marmol were tossed for vulgar language and that Contreras made contact with the plate umpire.
• Contreras disputes that account, saying he only asked for consistent calls and was surprised to be ejected.
• During the incident, Contreras threw his bat and it struck hitting coach Brant Brown, then a tub of Hi‑Chew gum was tossed onto the field; he later apologized to Brown.
• The outburst came in a game St. Louis won 7-6 on Alec Burleson’s ninth-inning homer, with the Cardinals still chasing a National League wild-card spot.