ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves have placed pitching coach Roger McDowell on administrative leave pending their investigation into homophobic comments and crude gestures he made toward fans before a game in San Francisco last weekend.
McDowell also is accused of threatening a fan who objected to his actions with a baseball bat. The former major league reliever apologized in a statement, but the team barred him from the bench heading into a three-game series against St. Louis.
The Braves' minor league pitching coordinator, Dave Wallace, will take over for McDowell during the investigation. Major League Baseball says it's waiting to hear from the team before deciding on possible penalties.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Braves Place McDowell On 'Administrative Leave' For Homophobic Comments
/ CBS LA
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves have placed pitching coach Roger McDowell on administrative leave pending their investigation into homophobic comments and crude gestures he made toward fans before a game in San Francisco last weekend.
McDowell also is accused of threatening a fan who objected to his actions with a baseball bat. The former major league reliever apologized in a statement, but the team barred him from the bench heading into a three-game series against St. Louis.
The Braves' minor league pitching coordinator, Dave Wallace, will take over for McDowell during the investigation. Major League Baseball says it's waiting to hear from the team before deciding on possible penalties.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
In:
Featured Local Savings
CBS News Los Angeles
How to watch England vs. DR Congo today: TV channel, streaming and kickoff time
Slow starts, cold shooting, tough opponents: What's behind the Atlanta Dream's three-game road skid
Dansby Swanson has 3 homers and 8 RBIs as the Cubs pound the Padres 23-3
Court document reveals why several Colorado prison leaders placed on leave
Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling probe
Sixers lose Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes in NBA free agency, reports say
Could LeBron James join the Minnesota Timberwolves?
Bay Area hosts first U.S. men's World Cup knockout match on home soil in 32 years