MLB suspends Abner Uribe one game after Brewers reliever's 'triple crotch chop'

Major League Baseball suspended reliever Abner Uribe for one game and issued a fine after he performed a 'triple crotch chop' celebration during a May 26 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The suspension followed a tense matchup, where Uribe threw a pitch up and in on Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera in the eighth inning of the Brewers' 6-0 victory. Uribe's celebration drew criticism from Brewers manager Pat Murphy, who called it unacceptable and said it embarrassed the team. Uribe has appealed the suspension, MLB announced on May 29, and will be available for the Brewers' game against Houston that same day. The incident escalated amid ongoing disputes between the two teams, including Uribe’s claim that Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol threatened to intentionally hit Brewers batters due to alleged sign-stealing tactics. Marmol later admitted to warning Brewers players about their visible sign-relaying methods during a May 25 game. 'We felt like they were being pretty demonstrative about relaying from the dugout,' Marmol said, adding that he urged caution to avoid injuries. The Brewers' dugout had previously been accused of using obvious signals to relay stolen signs, contributing to the heightened tensions. The suspension and fine reflect MLB’s stance on maintaining professionalism, even amid heated in-game disputes. Uribe’s appeal process will determine whether the penalty stands, while the Brewers and Cardinals remain locked in a rivalry marked by recent confrontations.