On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that pitcher Miles Mikolas has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally throwing at Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ in the fifth inning of their game on Sunday. The incident occurred when Mikolas threw a pitch behind Happ’s head, prompting the umpire to issue warnings to both teams.
Mikolas was ejected from the game after the umpire issued the warning. The Cardinals have accepted the suspension and Mikolas will begin serving it immediately. He will miss his next scheduled start on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The incident has been widely criticized by fans and analysts alike, with many questioning why Mikolas would throw at Happ in the first place. The Cardinals have not commented on the situation, but it is believed that Mikolas was retaliating for a pitch thrown by Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks that hit Cardinals batter Dexter Fowler earlier in the game.
It is unclear if the MLB will take further action against Mikolas or if the suspension and fine will be the only punishment he receives. However, it is clear that this incident has caused a lot of controversy and it will be interesting to see how the league handles it going forward.
No matter what happens, this incident serves as a reminder that baseball is a game of respect and that players should always be mindful of their actions on the field. It is important for teams to set a good example for their fans and players alike and this incident shows that there are consequences for those who do not abide by the rules.
