Longest MLB suspensions for fighting: Tim Anderson, Jose Ramirez duration?

MLB players Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson are expected to be suspended for their fight, with the longest fighting suspension being 10 games.

On a heated Saturday night, a fiery altercation unfolded between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez, igniting a fierce brawl that erupted between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox, bitter division rivals. While Ramirez engaged in a full-blown fight, Anderson appeared to be engaging in a futile shadowboxing attempt, desperately seeking to connect with Ramirez. The climax of the altercation came when Ramirez landed a powerful punch on Anderson's jaw, causing him to lose his balance and crumble to the ground.

The inevitable consequence of this explosive incident is the suspension of both players, but the burning question remains: how long will these suspensions last? To unravel this mystery, we must delve into the history of fighting suspensions in Major League Baseball (MLB).

The longest fighting suspension ever handed out in MLB history was a hefty 10 games. This record was nearly equaled in recent times, with notable instances such as Rougned Odor receiving an eight-game suspension for his infamous punch on Jose Bautista. Jesse Winker also faced consequences for his actions, receiving a seven-game suspension for instigating a brawl between the Mariners and Angels. Hunter Strickland, too, faced punishment, receiving a six-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Bryce Harper (although Harper himself received a four-game suspension, it was argued that the impact of Strickland's actions was more significant).

It is worth noting that Phil Nevin received a 10-game suspension, but not for fighting. His suspension was a result of his involvement in a situation where Andrew Wantz intentionally threw at Jesse Winker in 2022.

Considering the impact of the fight between Anderson and Ramirez, as well as the relatively tame nature of the altercation (characterized by a single, albeit impactful, blow), it is plausible to speculate that both players may receive suspensions ranging from 2 to 5 games. However, this is merely a best guess, as we await official confirmation from MLB regarding the length of their suspensions.

Rest assured, we will diligently keep you informed as we gather more information about the impending suspensions for this intense fighting incident.