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Youkilis, Porcello appeal suspensions

Updated: August 13, 2009, 12:01 PM ET
Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Boston star Kevin Youkilis and Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello were suspended for five games each Wednesday and fined by Major League Baseball, a day after their brawl at Fenway Park.

Youkilis will begin his suspension during Wednesday night's game against Detroit. Porcello appealed, and no penalty will take effect until the process is complete.

"Basically, I left everything in the hands of the front office," Youkilis said. "Whatever they thought was best for the team was ...

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