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Pham Slapped Pederson Over Fantasy Football League Dispute, per Report

Reds outfielder Tommy Pham reportedly slapped Giants outfielder Joc Pederson in a pregame altercation stemming from a disagreement the two had in a fantasy football league, according to The Athletic.

Pham was scratched from the lineup just before the game began on Friday night. Major League Baseball is investigating the incident, per The Athletic, and Pham agreed not to play pending the results of the league investigation.

According to the report, the confrontation occurred during Reds batting practice in left field. Players from both sides ran in to break up the altercation.