The Wrigley beer-tosser turns himself in - MLB

His name is John Macchione, and he turned himself in after yesterday’s game. Police charged him with one count of battery and one count of illegal conduct within a sports facility. Based on his statement to the media as he left the police station, I’m guessing he’s not going to fight the charges very hard: “Chicago Cubs, I’m sorry I disgraced you.” He apologized to Victorino and offered a general “I’m sorry.”

Not that they’re the most serious charges ever. In fact, they’re pretty small potatoes in the grand scheme of things. Heck if cops wanted to go totally crazy, they could have charged Kevin Youkilis with more than that for throwing his helmet and then tackling Porcello the other night. Certainly the penalty this Macchione guy gets for it is dwarfed by all of the public condemnation he’s getting. Especially in light of Victorino’s comments: “You know what, the guy just might have thought it was fun. It is what
it is. He didn’t accost me in any way. He didn’t hurt me in any way. It
was part of the ballgame.”

LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.