Fernando Tatis Jr., star shortstop of the San Diego Padres, has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Tatis' suspension, announced by MLB on Friday, is effective immediately, meaning the All-Star shortstop cannot play in the … [Read more...] about Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games after testing positive for PED
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Yankees lose Matt Carpenter to broken foot
The Yankees snapped their season-high five game losing streak with a win in Seattle. The victory, however, also cost them Carpenter. Carpenter fouled a pitch off his left foot during Monday's series opener with the Seattle Mariners. Starting at DH, Carpenter stayed in to finish the at-bat, then was replaced for his next at-bat. The Yankees announced the veteran suffered a … [Read more...] about Yankees lose Matt Carpenter to broken foot
Mets trade for relief, acquire Mychal Givens
Righty Saul Gonzalez goes to the Chicago Cubs for the right-handed Givens. The 32-year old Givens is a familiar face to Mets manager Buck Showalter. When Givens pitched the first four years of his career with the Baltimore Orioles, Showalter was the manager. While with the Cubs this season, Givens posted an impressive 2.66 ERA. He joins a Mets bullpen which includes … [Read more...] about Mets trade for relief, acquire Mychal Givens
Yankees trade Jordan Montgomery to Cardinals
In a head-scratcher of a move, the Yankees surprisingly dealt Montgomery to St. Louis for outfielder Harrison Bader. A solid left-handed starting pitcher, still young, apparently wasn't enough reason for the Yankees to keep Jordan Montgomery. On Tuesday, shortly before the MLB trade deadline, the Yankees traded Montgomery to St. Louis. The 29-year old Montgomery … [Read more...] about Yankees trade Jordan Montgomery to Cardinals
Mets trade J.D. Davis to Giants
J.D. Davis was among four players going to the Giants for right-hand hitting Darin Ruf. Heading into the MLB trade deadline Tuesday, the Mets felt they needed an upgrade to their depth with the addition of the veteran Ruf. The 36-year old can play left field and first base. He also brings some pop in his bat with 11 home runs this season. The Mets have to like his … [Read more...] about Mets trade J.D. Davis to Giants
