In his first return to Citi Field since last season's playoffs, Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley expects a hostile reception from Mets fans.
The appeal hearing for Chase Utley will not be held Monday, a source told ESPN's Karl Ravech, and the Dodgers infielder will continue to be eligible to play until the appeal is heard.
MLB has suspended Dodgers infielder Chase Utley for Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS for what the league deemed was an illegal slide into Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada. Utley will appeal the suspension.
Craig Biggio said he hopes MLB doesn't respond to the controversial Ruben Tejada-Chase Utley collision by enacting new rules to protect middle infielders.
Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada suffered a fractured right fibula after being involved in a nasty collision at second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday.
