Cueto, Baker, La Russa hit with suspensions

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    Although Tuesday's benches-clearing scuffle between the Reds and Cardinals was started by Brandon Phillips and Yadier Molina, it was Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto and the two managers who were most severely punished.

    On Thursday, Major League Baseball suspended Cueto for seven games. Also suspended were Reds manager Dusty Baker and Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa, who got two games each for their actions during the brouhaha at Great American Ball Park. All three were also fined an undisclosed amount of money.

    "What can you do? When the judge rules, the judge rules," Baker said on Thursday.

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