By Janie McCauley AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros hitting coach Álex Cintrón received a 20-game suspension and a fine Tuesday for his role in a benches-clearing brawl at Oakland, while Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano was given a six-game suspension and a fine. Cintrón's suspension is the longest for an on-field transgression in 15 years, since Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers received 20 games for his altercation with two cameramen in 2005. 'I accept MLB's suspension and will learn from this,' Cintrón said in a statement. 'Although I never referenced Ramon's mother, my actions were inappropriate. I apologize […]
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