Bard was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his aggressive actions during a 9-4 loss to Seattle on Sunday. The Padres' catcher was ejected after taking a called third strike in the defeat. He continued to argue with plate umpire Paul Nauert and pointed his bat at the umpire's face before being restrained by third base coach Glenn Hoffman. Bard will serve his suspension Wednesday against Oakland, unless he appeals.
(Updated 6/28/2006)

Analysis: Bard is batting .349 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 106 at-bats over 43 games this season.