"The worst-kept secret around the Tampa Bay Rays was made official after Wednesday's 8-2 win against the Indians: B.J. Upton will begin his two-game suspension today.

"Obviously it's not something that you really want to happen or go through, but I got to take responsibility for my actions, man," Upton said. "It happened. It's over with. We'll deal with it the next two days."

Upton received the two games plus a $1,500 fine after throwing his bat, batting helmet and batting gloves after being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Chad Fairchild during the ninth inning May 4 of a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

It was the fourth time Upton struck out on the night, and the second time he was caught looking at strike three."