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Papelbon Suspended for Choking Harper

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Nationals teammates scuffled.

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The Washington Nationals suspended pitcher Jonathan Papelbon for four games following his altercation with outfielder Bryce Harper during a Sunday game. They got into an argument in the dugout, during which Papelbon choked Harper and pushed him back. “He apologized, so whatever,” Harper said in response to the incident. “I really don’t care. ... It’s like brothers fighting. That’s what happens.”

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