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David Ortiz Suspended 1 Game: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has been suspended one game for bumping an umpire during Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.  

Baseball writer Danny Knobler passed along the information Tuesday from Major League Baseball:

More MLB discipline: David Ortiz gets 1-game suspension for bumping ump.

— Danny Knobler (@DannyKnobler) April 21, 2015

Ortiz, 39, was tossed in the fifth inning Sunday after a strike was called on a check swing. The Red Sox slugger engaged in a staredown with third-base umpire Jerry Meals before approaching and bumping home-plate umpire John Tumpane to argue the call.