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Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball's drug-testing program.
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Jose Alvarado Issued 80-Game PED Suspension — Major League Baseball announced that Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been issued an 80-game suspension for a violation of the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Alvarado (who turns 30 on Wednesday) has tested positive for the PED known as exogenous Testosterone.
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Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery. — Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches …
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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Gets Honest About Retirement Ahead of Return
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Chris Taylor released by Dodgers, who owe him $13.4 million — LOS ANGELES — Chris Taylor was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday to clear a roster spot for utilityman Tommy Edman, who was activated off the injured list and was in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Rangers place outfielder Evan Carter on IL with quad strain, activate Kevin Pillar — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list Sunday, a day after he was a late scratch with a right quadriceps injury. — Outfielder Kevin Pillar …
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Sibling rivalry: New Rangers coach Bret Boone faces little brother Aaron's Yankees — CHICAGO — “Where the hell did this come from?” — Ah, nothing like little brother's reaction to big brother's promotion. — The truth is that Bret Boone received virtually the same response …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Royals' Seth Lugo will miss start vs. the Cardinals with middle-finger injury — Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo will miss his upcoming start on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. — Lugo is dealing with inflammation in his right middle finger.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' pitching depth will be tested after a second rotation injury Friday
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López, Jeffers help Twins beat Brewers 7-0 for third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory — Pablo López combined with three relievers on a three-hitter as the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora to miss Monday's game for daughter's college graduation — BOSTON — Red Sox manager Alex Cora will miss Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Fenway Park so he can attend his daughter's college graduation. — Cora's daughter, Camila, will be graduating from nearby Boston College.
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Yankees reliever Jake Cousins has injury setback, this time a pec issue — NEW YORK — Yankees reliever Jake Cousins felt pectoral discomfort after throwing a pair of batting practice sessions, another setback in his bid to return to the mound for the first time since last fall.
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Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500 — The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday after a dismal start to the season by a team coming off two consecutive playoff appearances. The Orioles are 15-28 and in last place in the AL East following …
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Bryce Harper reaches 1,000 RBIs in the Phillies' 8-4 victory over the Pirates — PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper reached 1,000 RBIs and was part of a wild seventh inning rally in which the Philadelphia Phillies scored four runs on just one hit in an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
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Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. returns to mound after online threats that followed his previous start — ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers on Friday, six nights after the right-hander failed …
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Flores hits three home runs, drives in eight runs to back Webb as Giants thump A's 9-1 — SAN FRANCISCO — Wilmer Flores homered three times — including a grand slam — and drove in eight runs to back a strong start by Logan Webb, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Athletics 13-5 on Friday night.
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Braves at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 16 — It's Friday, May 16 and the Braves (22-22) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (22-23). Chris Sale is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Garrett Crochet for Boston.
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