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MLB Suspends Pirates’ Dennis Santana Four Games for Fan Altercation

The penalty follows viral video of his outburst, highlighting MLB’s tougher stance on player-fan conduct.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Dennis Santana #60 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Jun 11, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana (60) delivers the ball to the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana, seen during a game May 27 in Phoenix, was involved in an incident with a fan by the visitors’ bullpen during Thursday’s game against the Tigers in Detroit.

Overview

  • During Game 2 of a June 19 doubleheader at Comerica Park, reliever Dennis Santana jumped toward the stands and attempted to strike a fan he said provoked him.
  • Major League Baseball announced a four-game suspension and undisclosed fine for Santana’s aggressive conduct the next day.
  • The fan was ejected by Tigers security after footage of the incident spread widely on social media.
  • He has appealed the penalty, keeping him on the active roster until MLB’s review is complete.
  • Earlier in the same contest, outfielder Tommy Pham confronted fans in the 10th inning, resulting in additional ejections and underscoring player-fan tensions.