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Phillies Pitcher Jose Alvarado Suspended 3 Games For Dustup With Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado was suspended three games Sunday by Major League Baseball for inciting a bench-clearing dustup with the New York Mets. Alvarado also was fined an undisclosed amount, as were Mets outfielder Dominic Smith and pitcher Miguel Castro for their roles in two heated exchanges Friday night in Philadelphia.

The announcement was made by Michael Hill, baseball’s chief disciplinarian as Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations.

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