Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers' appeal of a 20-game suspension and $50,000 fine for shoving two TV camermen on June 29 was rejected on Wednesday by Commissioner Bud Selig.
Selig ordered Rogers' suspension to begin with Wednesday's game in Baltimore, but it is likely the players union will file a grievance, asking the decision be overturned by arbitrator Shyam Das. That process would permit Rogers to pitch for at least several weeks.
Selig, who heard Rogers' appeal that lasted over three hours Friday in Milwaukee, said, "I heard nothing that would warrant either eliminating or reducing the discipline imposed."
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