NEW YORK - St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols was suspended for two games and fined by Major League Baseball for fighting after being hit by a pitch against San Diego.
Padres catcher Gary Bennett and manager Bruce Bochy were fined for their roles in the bench clearings July 13.
In the first inning, Pujols was hit in the shoulder blade on Adam Eaton's first pitch.
Eaton was immediately ejected, and Pujols, Bennett and Bochy also were kicked out. Pujols punched Bennett in the face.
Pujols appealed his suspension, allowing him to play Friday night against Pittsburgh.
Bennett was fined for acting aggressively toward Pujols, and Bochy was penalized for what he said to umpire Mark Carlson.
CANSECO UPDATE: Jose Canseco was denied bond and will stay in jail in Miami until next month's trial on charges of violating his probation by using steroids.
The former major-league slugger's attorneys argued it was unclear whether Canseco took steroids during his probation. They also asked that he be released on house arrest so he could reconcile with his ex-wife and spend time with his 6-year-old daughter.
But Judge Leonard Glick said nothing had changed since he initially denied bond and that Canseco's family circumstances held no bearing.
"We see people here every day that have similar circumstances, perhaps more tragic circumstances," he said.
Canseco's ex-wife, Jessica, cried during the hearing. When the prosecutor said her ex-husband used steroids during his house arrest, she called him a "liar" from her seat and was warned by Glick to remain silent.
Canseco, 39, denies taking drugs while on probation. He could face 15 years in state prison if the judge rules against him.
PHILLIES-GIANTS TRADE: Philadelphia acquired right-hander Brian Powell from San Francisco for a player to be named. He will report to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre of the International League.
ATHLETICS: First baseman Scott Hatteberg signed a two-year contract extension.
BLUE JAYS: Toronto activated designated hitter Josh Phelps and right-hander Cliff Politte from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Jayson Werth and right-hander Dan Reichert to Triple-A Syracuse.
INDIANS: First-year manager Eric Wedge was given two more years to help turn around his young team when Cleveland exercised club options through 2006. Wedge, 35, is the youngest manager in the majors. "Eric has exceeded even our highest expectations from a communication and leadership standpoint," general manager Mark Shapiro said.
MARINERS: Third baseman Jeff Cirillo, in an 0-for-21 slump, was placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Thursday, because of a partially dislocated right shoulder. Manager Bob Melvin said Cirillo might have lost his starting job. Rookie Willie Bloomquist played third Friday and Mark McLemore also will play there. Catcher Pat Borders was called up from Triple-A Tacoma.
PIRATES: Pittsburgh determined reliever Brandon Lyon, acquired from the Red Sox on Tuesday, has an injured elbow and is deciding whether to seek another player. The Pirates said he has a frayed ligament in his right elbow and put him on the 15-day DL. Boston GM Theo Epstein said the teams would work it out.
REDS: Shortstop Felipe Lopez, sent to the minors after struggling with Cincinnati, had surgery on the left ankle he dislocated Thursday. It's not clear how long he will be sidelined.
ROCKIES: Left-hander Denny Neagle is considering season-ending surgery because of continued degeneration of his elbow.
WHITE SOX: Pitcher Kelly Wunsch was reinstated from an injury rehabilitation program and left-hander David Sanders was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
