"Based on a conversation with his agents and representatives of the Players Association, David Ortiz was under the impression that a decision from Major League Baseball on his appeal of a four-game suspension could be announced soon.

"I'll probably hear something later on [last night] or [this] morning,'' he said.

Orioles.com reported that Ortiz and Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg would have their suspensions reduced to three games starting today. The two came to blows July 8 after Gregg threw inside on Ortiz three times."