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Matt Barnes Suspended 4 Games for Throwing at Manny Machado's Head

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes was reportedly suspended four games Monday for his pitch that went near Baltimore Orioles slugger Manny Machado's head in Sunday's contest.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the news and noted Barnes will appeal the ruling.

ESPN.com detailed the multi-day situation that culminated in Barnes' eighth-inning pitch near Machado's head and also included three pitches near the Orioles third baseman's knees in the sixth inning from Eduardo Rodriguez.

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