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Padres' Iglesias Suspended, Bogaerts Fined After Wild Card Meltdown

10/11/2025

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José Iglesias, a San Diego Padres infielder, was suspended for one game for unprofessional conduct toward umpires after Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs, effective at the start of the 2026 season.
Xander Bogaerts, a San Diego Padres shortstop, was fined for actions during the incident after a controversial strike call.
The confrontation occurred in the visitors' dugout at Wrigley Field after Padres' season-ending loss, and Iglesias may appeal.

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José Iglesias, a San Diego Padres infielder, was suspended for one game for unprofessional conduct toward umpires after Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs, effective at the start of the 2026 season.
Xander Bogaerts, a San Diego Padres shortstop, was fined for actions during the incident after a controversial strike call.
The confrontation occurred in the visitors' dugout at Wrigley Field after Padres' season-ending loss, and Iglesias may appeal.