The A's are next scheduled to play the Astros for three games in Houston beginning on Aug. 28. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. I thank him a lot for that. While Laureano maintains that he only charged toward Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron as a result of the coach yelling offensive remarks about his mother, Laureano fully expects to be suspended, which would be a blow to Oakland given that he is slashing .278/.406/.519 with three home runs, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored through 16 games. "I've been away from my family for 10 years. Laureano, who was traded from the Astros in 2017, gestured toward Castellanos and exchanged words with him while walking down to first base. He was hit three times overall during the three-game series, and the A’s were hit a total of five times by Astros pitchers. With a day to reflect on his actions that started a benches-clearing scuffle in Sunday’s game against the Astros, A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano expressed regret. It's tough to be away from them. He apologized for [it], but it still doesn’t take the fact away that it happened.”. “He went too far and then told me to charge him. Laureano exited Sunday's game hitting .278/.406/.519 (168 OPS+) with three home runs and a stolen base over his first 69 plate appearances.

Upon reaching first base, Laureano exchanged expletives with Cintron. OF grateful for intervention from former A’s teammate Garneau, Laureano regrets role in scuffle with Astros. MLB will allow fans at 2020 World Series, NLCS, Twins' playoff losing streak hits 18 with Astros sweep, Correa calls out Astros haters after sweeping Twins, Report: Marlins' Marte breaks hand on hit by pitch, Complete playoff bracket, schedule, time and TV info. As a result, the A's now have a five-game lead over the Astros. "I regret charging him because he's a loser." “You can’t be doing that as a coach. Following Sunday’s contest, A’s manager Bob Melvin said Cintron should also be punished for inciting Laureano, as he saw the coach clearly waving Laureano over to the Astros’ dugout on video.

Follow him on Twitter @MartinJGallegos. With a day to reflect on his actions that started a benches-clearing scuffle in Sunday’s game against the Astros, A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano expressed regret. While Laureano maintains that he only charged toward Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron as a result of the coach yelling offensive remarks about his mother. Laureano said that Garneau’s move prevented an ugly situation from escalating. As coaches, we are held to a higher standard and should be an example to the players. Although I never referenced Ramón’s mother, my actions were inappropriate. “It is what it is, and we have to deal with it and hopefully this brings our guys even closer together, because he was a big part of our team and especially the Latin players.

", Cintron may have ducked behind Astros players as Laureano made a beeline for him, but he didn't escape unscathed. Laureano started 2016 with the Lancaster JetHawks and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooksin Ju… Both are expected to receive lengthy suspensions from the league. "They made the tough decision to let their own kid go to the States by himself and follow his own dreams," Laureano said about his family. Cintron said what he did was wrong. It was the second consecutive plate appearance in which Laureano was hit by a pitch. He can return Sept. 2.

Even if Laureano receives a suspension that's twice as long as Kelly's, meaning 16 games, he'll be back in the lineup by then. So for him to say that to me about my mom, it doesn't sit well. Cintron can’t appeal, so his suspension began with Tuesday’s game against the Giants. Any chance I have to be with them, I feel like I'm in heaven.

Laureano said Cintron broke an unwritten rule. Both are expected to … Hopefully, other coaches will learn from my mistake so that this never happens again in the future.". Laureano was suspended six games for his role but will appeal. HOUSTON -- Major League Baseball on Tuesday suspended Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron for 20 games for his role in the benches-clearing incident that took place in Sunday’s game against the A’s in Oakland. When Laureano was standing on first, he argued with Cintron and then charged Houston’s dugout. It’s just hard when you’re getting thrown pretty aggressively for no reason. He can return. I reacted that way unfortunately during very hard times when it comes to social distancing during the pandemic. Earlier this season, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games after spurring a benches-clearing incident with the Astros. Looking back on the situation with a clear mind, Laureano was grateful for Astros catcher Dustin Garneau, who tackled him before he was able to reach Cintron. Cintron (20 games), Laureano (6) suspended. I couldn’t keep my cool, and I should have.

Because it would have been worse. Can Beane's A's snap winner-take-all skid? Cintron, standing in the first-base dugout, exchanged words and gestured at Laureano, who charged the dugout and was tackled by Astros catcher Dustin Garneau off the bench. These guys rallied around him. ", Laureano charges the Astros dugout and the brawl breaks out pic.twitter.com/CQ2K8kFnlb. Laureano said he does not believe any of the instances were intentional. Laureano's temper was up in part because he'd been hit in consecutive plate appearances, first by Brandon Bailey (whom he was once traded for) and then by Humberto Castellanos. Laureano played college baseball at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world.

Both benches cleared, and Laureano and A’s catcher Austin Allen were ejected. When you’re very emotional, especially about your mother, it’s just tough.”. Astros manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Cintron can be with the club pregame and during batting practice, but can’t be around the team during the game or postgame. I told him to get out of here. The whole thing would have gone wrong.”. With a day to reflect on his actions that started a benches-clearing scuffle in Sunday’s game against the Astros, A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano expressed regret. All Rights Reserved. “I don’t take what [Cintron said] very lightly, and I don’t think anybody would,” Laureano said. He said the Astros will bring in another coach to assist the other hitting coach, Troy Snitker. While Laureano maintains that he only charged toward Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron as a result of the coach yelling offensive remarks about his mother, he admitted on Monday afternoon that he let his emotions get the best of him. Cintron can’t appeal, so his suspension began with Tuesday’s game against the Giants. “Huge credit to him,” Laureano said. Laureano told Passan, connecting with a quality zinger before acknowledging that a suspension would be "understandable," even if he hopes it's "not that many games. I've got a fire inside me right away in that second. section: | slug: athletics-ramon-laureano-says-he-charged-astros-dugout-because-loser-coach-made-comment-about-his-mother | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us |

He said it again, and that’s what happened,” Laureano said.

“He protected me while we were in the pile.

“It’s just a tough situation. He can return Sept. 2. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Brian McTaggart has covered the Astros since 2004, and for MLB.com since 2009. He was wrong for doing that. On Sunday, Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano charged the Houston Astros' dugout after a confrontation with hitting coach Alex Cintron. “They’re great pitchers, but because of the situation, they got called up a little quicker.

“[The Astros] have quite a bit of arms that haven’t reached Triple-A, so the command might not be there on some pitches,” Laureano said. I wasted my time with that guy.”. But I’m a man.
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Major League Baseball had yet to issue discipline Monday afternoon ahead of a three-game series opener against the Angels in Los Angeles, which had Laureano in the A’s starting lineup. Cintron can’t appeal, so his suspension began with Tuesday’s game against the Giants. HOUSTON -- Major League Baseball on Tuesday suspended Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron for 20 games for his role in the benches-clearing incident that took place in Sunday’s game against the A’s in Oakland. He acknowledged it was irresponsible to do, especially during a time in baseball when fighting and instigating fights are strictly prohibited due to heightened safety protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic. I just want to go out and play.”. The Astros denied to ESPN that Cintron said something about Laureano's mother, but did not explain what his comments were.
Cintron and A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano got involved in a shouting match after Laureano was hit by a pitch for the second consecutive at-bat -- third time in the series -- and went to first base in the seventh inning Sunday. Before Major League Baseball could announce the punishments for either, Laureano explained his acts to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Laureano was hit in the middle of the back with a 3-2 breaking pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning by Astros rookie pitcher Humberto Castellanos. “I just thought they threw the book at us big time,” said Baker, who spoke with MLB officials earlier in the day. I apologize for my part in Sunday’s unfortunate incident. Martin Gallegos covers the A's for MLB.com. On Sunday, Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano charged the Houston Astros' dugout after a confrontation with hitting coach Alex Cintron. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Garneau is well-liked throughout the league, and Laureano called him one of the best teammates he ever had, as both were together last season with Oakland. I look like a not very smart guy. 6:38 pm ET, GEICO 15: Brawl Erupts Between Athletics and Astros, charged the Houston Astros' dugout after a confrontation, Laureano explained his acts to ESPN's Jeff Passan, The first-place Athletics have won nine consecutive games. Cintron and A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano got involved in a shouting match after Laureano was hit by a pitch for the second consecutive at-bat -- third time in the series -- and went to first base in the seventh inning Sunday. They respect him. He made his professional debut with the Greeneville Astros in 2014 and batted .189 with one home run and two RBIs in 16 games, and played 2015 with the Quad Cities River Bandits, batting .265 with four home runs, 34 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. The first-place Athletics have won nine consecutive games, including three consecutive against the Astros. For his career, he's now hit .287/.350/.509 with seven Wins Above Replacement. In a statement, Cintron said, "I accept MLB’s suspension and will learn from this. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Cintron then escalated matters with his body language and by saying "in Spanish something you don't say about my mother," according to Laureano.


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