Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers:

– Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended three games for making contact with an umpire according to the Associated Press. Papelbon’s suspension was set to begin Tuesday night but the right hander is appealing.

Major league Baseball also fined Papelbon an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday’s game.

– Right handed pitcher Jason Marquis was suspended for throwing at a hitter last weekend after both teams had been warned reports the Associated Press. The Nationals starter was suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday by Major League Baseball.

– Esmerling Vasquez was also suspended by Major League baseball for throwing at a hitter in retaliation last weekend according to the Associated Press. Vasquez was suspended three games and also fined.

– Left handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman was sent to Double-A Carolina to resume his rehab assignment according to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon.

The Cuban hurler has been battling control this season so the team decided to send him to Triple-A to work on his control. There, Chapman allowed seven runs over nine hits in just 4.2 innings, so the team decided to demote him again.

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