Tim Anderson used derogatory term toward Brad Keller

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Report: Tim Anderson used derogatory term toward Royals' Brad Keller

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 4/19/19

Tim Anderson was suspended one game by MLB on Friday for using bad language during a bench-clearing incident between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals Wednesday. Now there is some information about what he said, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

During the benches-clearing incident, White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson called Royals pitcher Brad Keller a "weak-ass f---ing n-word," sources tell ESPN. Anderson, who was hit by a Keller pitch one at-bat after he hit a home run and flipped his bat, was suspended for one game.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 19, 2019

The phrase reportedly was said within earshot of umpires, leading to Anderson’s ejection.

Anderson was hit by a pitch as retribution for celebrating a home run in the game with an emphatic bat toss. Managers Rick Renteria and Ned Yost even got into it during the scuffle.

On Friday, MLB announced a one-game suspension for Anderson and five-game suspension for Keller, which will cause the pitcher to miss a start. They each received undisclosed fines. Renteria, Chicago's manager, was also suspended a game.

The suspension for Anderson came as a surprise to some considering MLB’s changed stance on home run celebrations. The revelation of his use of charged language helps explain the discipline.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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