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Oakland Athletics: Analysis and reaction to the Ramon Laureano suspension

Oakland Athletics, Ramon Laureano (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics’ outfielder Ramon Laureano has been suspended six games.

Major League Baseball has officially handed out punishments for the benches-clearing brawl between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros that drew national attention.

According to reports, Astros coach Alex Cintron received a 20-game ban for his actions instigating the interaction. It is believed to be the longest suspension in history for a person at his position.

A’s outfielder Ramon Laureano on the other hand, received a comparably light six-game ban.