US EditionGiants third baseman Matt Chapman wins suspension appeal, reaches settlement with MLB to accept fine
Matt Chapman agreed to pay a fine after MLB rescinded his one-game suspension for pushing pitcher Kyle Freeland in a benches-clearing incident, with other players also fined.
- Matt Chapman won his appeal on Friday, dropping his one-game suspension and agreeing to pay a fine after an arbitrator ruled his first-inning ejection effectively served the penalty.
- After Rafael Devers' celebrated two-run homer, Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland objected, sparking a benches-clearing fracas where MLB said Giants third baseman Matt Chapman 'pushed' Freeland, leading to ejections and fines.
- Chapman has slashed.327/.441/.673 with five home runs and a wRC+ of 203, while the San Francisco Giants lead MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging, and wRC+.
- Winning the appeal means Matt Chapman will be available for the massive series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, preserving the Giants' chances to play October baseball this year.
- Giants manager Bob Melvin said, `Look, we didn't feel like we started it. It is what it is, deal with it going forward.` Chapman was allowed to play during the appeal, helping the Giants beat the Rockies 10-8.
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Matt Chapman wins appeal over shove suspension, will start for SF Giants vs. Dodgers
SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman won’t be suspended for his role in last week’s benches-clearing incident the Giants and Colorado Rockies, the team announced on Friday afternoon. “We ended up not having to do the full hearing,” said Chapman, who took his regular spot in the Giants lineup Friday night against the Dodgers. “They just offered a settlement. We took it and felt like it was a fair deal and move on.” Chapman had a condensed hearing on Thur…
San Francisco Giants Get Great News About This Superstar’s Availability
On Friday September 12, 2025, San Francisco Giants insider Susan Slusser reported that Giants third baseman Matt Chapman’s one-game suspension appeal was successful. Matt Chapman will not be suspended after successful appeal, per @susanslusser pic.twitter.com/89Ex12Sa20 — SleeperSFGiants (@SleeperSFGiants) September 12, 2025 Instead of missing a game, Chapman will reportedly pay a fine. Chapman was suspended back on September 3, 2025 for his ro…
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Giants third baseman Matt Chapman wins suspension appeal, reaches settlement with MLB to accept fine
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman's one-game suspension was dropped by Major League Baseball and he instead will pay a fine for his role in a benches-clearing incident at Colorado on Sept. 2.
Matt Chapman’s appeal successful, Giants third baseman avoids suspension
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