Houston Astros slugger George Springer 'disciplined' over apparent anti-gay slur directed at umpire: report
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Houston Astros' George Springer is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros star George Springer reportedly faced punishment for a foul-mouthed tirade in which he apparently called an umpire a “f-----g c-------er.”
Springer’s meltdown occurred April 23 in a game against the Minnesota Twins. Instead of getting a ball four call, home plate umpire Angel Hernandez punched him out for a called third strike. Springer tossed his bat and started to complain to Hernandez over balls and strikes.
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The outfielder was then caught on top of the dugout steps appearing to call Hernandez a “f-----g c-------er.”
Major League Baseball’s commissioner’s office told OutSports that the 2017 World Series MVP was “disciplined” for his actions. But it wasn’t clear what the punishment ensued.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"This inappropriate behavior was addressed with Mr. Springer and the Houston Astros and he has been disciplined," the commissioner's office told the website.
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Out Sports noted that Springer wasn’t in the lineup on April 29. Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters it was a regularly scheduled day off, according to the Houston Chronicle.