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Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nationals-Red Sox fight

Headline from Anchorage Daily News, on the newest of 2 developments

Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas (five games) and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton (three games) were also suspended.

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  1. Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals

    Headline from Union Leader ·

  2. Newest

    Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nationals-Red Sox fight

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

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  1. The Boston Globe

    For second straight night Red Sox’ Willson Contreras ejected as part of fourth-inning brawl (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    While being restrained by teammates, Contreras at one point tried to leap up and throw his batting helmet at Cavalli.

  2. Sun Times

    Red Sox' Willson Contreras, Nats' Cade Cavalli spark benches-clearing brawl (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    BOSTON — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that ended with the benches clearing on both sides and multiple ejections.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Connelly Early injured, Willson Contreras ejected as Red Sox fall to the Nationals and end win streak (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Early left after four strong innings with left elbow discomfort, while Contreras, Chad Tracy, and Nate Eaton were ejected in the fourth inning after a brawl.

  4. Fox News

    Willson Contreras at the center of benches-clearing scuffle, throws helmet at Nationals pitcher (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Willson Contreras stormed the mound and hurled his batting helmet at Cade Cavalli after a strikeout, sparking a massive brawl at Fenway Park.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras ejected for second straight game (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Contreras is tossed after throwing his helmet toward Washington's Cade Cavalli during a heated exchanged.

  6. FOX 8 Cleveland

    PHOTOS: Nationals, Red Sox clear benches in brawl (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was tossed for a second straight game on Tuesday.

  7. Union Leader

    Red Sox’ Willson Contreras suspended 7 games for brawl with Nationals (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Major League Baseball handed out some stiff penalties to Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras and others after a benches-clearing incident between Boston and Washington on Tuesday night.

  8. Winchester Star

    Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nationals-Red Sox fight; Mikolas and Eaton punished too (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued seven-game suspensions by Major League Baseball for their role in a benches-clearing fight between the two teams. Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas also got a…

  9. Portland Press Herald

    Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras suspended 7 games (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Cavalli and Contreras were involved in an incident that started a bench-clearing brawl on Tuesday.

  10. Boston

    Red Sox’ Willson Contreras and Nats’ Cade Cavalli each get 7-game bans after fight (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Cavalli shouted at Contreras after striking him out looking on a full-count pitch. Contreras then threw his helmet at Cavalli and approached him on the mound. They began jawing at each other and both dugouts emptied.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Willson Contreras, Cade Cavalli get seven-game suspensions for roles in Red Sox-Nationals brawl Tuesday (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton (3 games) and Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas (5 games) were also punished for their roles in the fracas at Fenway.

  12. The Guardian

    Nationals’ Cavalli suspended seven games after ‘Sit down, boy’ comment sparks brawl (opens The Guardian)

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    Red Sox’s Contreras also given seven-game ban Pitcher apologized for remark, racial overtones Bench-clearing fracas resulted in four ejections Major League Baseball suspended Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras seven games each on Thu…

  13. The Brunswick News

    Red Sox’ Willson Contreras among four players suspended for role in brawl (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four…

  14. New York Post

    Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras hit with seven-game suspensions after benches-clearing brawl (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Punishments are in store for Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli.

  15. Newsweek

    Pitcher Suspended After Shouting 'Sit Down, Boy' at Red Sox Star (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Cade Cavalli and Willson Contreras received equal punishments from MLB two days after a benches-clearing incident in Boston.

  16. Fox News

    MLB drops hammer on Boston's Willson Contreras with hefty suspension after helmet-throwing incident (opens Fox News)

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    Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions after the bench-clearing brawl at Fenway Park that emptied both bullpens.

  17. NBC4 Washington

    Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nats-Red Sox fight (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Cade Cavalli of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on June 30, 2026.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Cavalli and Contreras get 7-game bans after Nationals-Red Sox fight (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas (five games) and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton (three games) were also suspended.

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