Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana received a four-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball for his aggressive conduct toward a fan during a game in Detroit. Santana, who maintains the fan crossed a line, appealed the suspension and remains on the roster pending the appeal's outcome. Video footage shows Santana reacting to heckling, making a swipe at the fan, though contact wasn't apparent. Despite the incident, Santana pitched in the ninth inning before a rain delay. He has had a strong season with a 1.72 ERA, making him a valuable trade asset for the Pirates.

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