Pirates Dennis Santana receives 4-game suspension than a fan argument

Major League Baseball Dennis Santana stopped four games after shaking fans during a enthusiastic argument during a Thursday night doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers.

Pittsburgh Pirates The relief pitcher was also fined for the private amount.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana will face the Detroit Tigers in nine innings on Thursday, June 19, 2025, during the second baseball game of the doubleheader in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sansy)

Santana, 29, refused to enter the details when dealing with the situation with reporters after the game, but the fans involved said they “crossed the line.”

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“You know me – I’m the kind of person who hits the ball,” Santana said through an interpreter after the match. “I’ve never had any issues with any of the teams I played in. This guy crossed the line a few times.”

The incident took place during seven innings of the second game near the visitor’s bullpen. Santana was seen approaching the wall along with a security guard or officer, pointing in the direction of the fan.

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana (60) will deliver the ball to the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 11, 2025. (Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Imagen)

That’s when the rescuer jumps up and swings to the fans.

Pirates Reliever Dennis Santana waving fans “cross the line” during a fiery argument

“He crossed the line and wants to leave it there. Nothing like this has happened in his eight years of baseball,” Santana added.

Santana still appears for the Pirates as the suspension complaint is being reviewed by the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 27, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Immagn image)

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a Detroit Tigers The spokesman confirmed Athletic On Thursday, fans were kicked out of the game.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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