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Tigers’ Collins won’t be suspended for gesture to fans
- Updated: April 26, 2016
DETROIT — Major League Baseball will not suspend Tyler Collins for his improper gesture toward fans at Comerica Park during Monday’s 7-3 win over the A’s, a league spokesperson confirmed to MLB.com Tuesday evening.
The league reviewed the incident earlier Tuesday, a process it has undertaken with similar incidents in the past. The league does not issue comment on fines, so it’s unclear whether Collins will have to pay that type of penalty.
Collins did not comment on any potential discipline when approached by reporters Tuesday afternoon, saying he wants to move on.
There is a precedent for suspension for player behavior toward fans, with or without physical contact. Reliever Jonathan Papelbon received a seven-game suspension from MLB while with the Phillies two years ago for making a lewd …
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