The former Yankees player and coach was also given an undisclosed fine "for excessive arguing" with home plate umpire Angel Campos in Thursday's 10-6 loss in Pittsburgh.
The wild scene unfurled when Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was ejected from the game after reportedly yelling "Let's go 'Dre" to his teammate Andre Ethier who was at the plate. Campos took offense to the cheer and threw a riled Kemp out of the game. Kemp had to be restrained by teammates from going after Campos. Mattingly was tossed after he came to his player's defense.
The suspension was announced Saturday by Joe Garagiola Jr. , senior vice president of standards and on-field operations for MLB.
Mattingly admitted he was confused when he first heard of the suspension but later said he understood he was suspended because he did not attempt to restrain Kemp before jumping into the argument.
Kemp was not fined or suspended.
"I'm happy about that," said Mattingly.
At the Dodgers batting practice, Mattingly was asked where he would watch Saturday's game.
"I don't know. I heard there's a suite somewhere," he joked.
Dodgers bench coach Trey Hillman will take over as skipper for both games
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