MLB handed Padres manager Mike Shildt a suspension that some considered excessive following his heated reaction to a pitch that hit Fernando Tatis Jr. during a game against the Dodgers. The altercation escalated when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts appeared to shove Shildt, sparking a bench-clearing incident.
The league issued a one-game suspension to Shildt, Roberts, and another player, along with fines for both managers. While MLB typically hands down lighter punishments for on-field disputes compared to other leagues, this time they wanted to make sure Shildt served his suspension by the book.
According to Foul Territory TV, MLB officials were reportedly stationed outside Shildt’s office at Petco Park on the day of his suspension to ensure he wasn’t managing the game from behind the scenes.
Shildt doesn’t regret defending his team
Three days ago, Shildt made it clear he had no regrets about how he reacted in defense of Tatis Jr. He emphasized that his actions were not just about one player, but about standing up for his entire team and the city they represent.
“I don’t regret standing up for a guy that I love in Tati, and a team that I love, and a city that I love and an organization that I love,” the Padres manager said when asked about the confrontation with the Dodgers.
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Did Dave Roberts face the same level of scrutiny?
It remains unclear whether Roberts received the same level of monitoring from MLB while serving his suspension. The news about Shildt being watched sparked backlash on social media, with many questioning whether all suspended managers are treated the same.
“Is this protocol for all managers suspended? If not, what warrants this for the manager that got bumped by the opposing manager who also lied about an intentional pitch thrown at his dugout to motivate his team in a playoff series,” wrote @JudoRed_ on X.