Rangers' Kenny Rogers Suspended 20 Games

NEW YORK (AP) - Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers was suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 by Major League Baseball on Friday for an outburst that sent a television cameraman to the hospital and prompted a police investigation.<br> <br> There was no immediate word on whether Rogers would appeal the penalty.<br> <br> Rogers shoved two cameramen before Wednesday&#39;s game against the Los Angeles Angels in a tirade that included throwing a camera to the ground, kicking it and threatening to break more. The incident was captured on videotape and led to KDFW cameraman Larry Rodriguez being treated at a hospital.<br> <br> Rodriguez filed an assault report, and Arlington police spokeswoman Christy Gilfour said the case was being investigated as a misdemeanor assault. Rogers hadn&#39;t been interviewed by investigators and no charges had been filed Thursday. <br> <br> In a statement Friday before the ruling, Rogers&#39; attorneys said: &#34;Kenny Rogers would like to make a statement. However, in light of the ongoing investigation, it is not advisable for Kenny to comment directly and publicly at this time.<br> <br> &#34;On Kenny&#39;s behalf, though, we would like to express to Mr. Rodriguez, Ranger fans, all baseball fans and his teammates that Kenny is truly sorry for the incident that occurred and regrets that it happened.&#34;<br> <br> © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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