MLB Suspends Yankees , Josh Donaldson for Racist Comments.<br />CNN reports New York Yankees third baseman <br />Josh Donaldson has received a suspension and <br />a fine from Major League Baseball, .<br />for his "inappropriate comments” towards Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson during a game on May 21.<br />Anderson told reporters that Donaldson had repeatedly called him "Jackie" (Robinson) throughout the game.<br />He was trying to call me Jackie Robinson, like "what’s up, Jackie?", Tim Anderson, shortstop for Chicago White Sox, via CNN.<br />I don’t think it was called for. It was unnecessary. , Tim Anderson, shortstop for Chicago White Sox, via CNN.<br />Tensions escalated in the fifth inning following a verbal spat between Donaldson and White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal.<br />Donaldson seemingly pointed towards Anderson soon after confronting Grandal, <br />and both teams cleared their benches.<br />Anderson rushed towards Donaldson <br />but was restrained by his teammates.<br />Following the game, Donaldson admitted to reporters he had referred to Anderson as "Jackie," but denied any intent of racism.<br />Obviously, he deemed it was disrespectful and look, if he did, I apologize because that’s not what I was trying to do by any matter. , Josh Donaldson, third baseman for New York Yankees, via CNN.<br />Donaldson says his comments have been <br />an ongoing joke between the two players.<br />which stemmed from a 2019 Sports Illustrated interview where Anderson said, “I kind of <br />feel like today’s Jackie Robinson.”
