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On Saturday, May 18, the Commissioner’s Office of the MLB announced that Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games because of PED usage. Alvarado has been having a terrific season as the main closer for the Phillies. This could be a major blow to their bullpen and to their championship aspirations. Here’s what we know so far about the situation. Alvarado … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for PED Usage

The Philadelphia Phillies will have a new closer after José Alvarado has been suspended 80 games for PED usage. Alvarado is ineligible to play in the postseason if the Phillies make it. José Ruiz is being activated from the injured list, as a bullpen decision was looming anyway. Alvarado has a 4-1 record with a 2.70 ERA and seven saves this season in 20 games, along with a 1.86 … [Read more...] about Phillies Need New Closer After Alvarado Suspension

With the third overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Detroit Tigers selected right-handed starter Jackson Jobe, and he has lived up to the hype ever since. Only needing 58 starts during his minor-league career, Jobe had 261 strikeouts in 233 innings pitched, with a career ERA of 2.97 and 1.137 WHIP. Jobe made his MLB debut last season with the Detroit Tigers, only pitching 5 … [Read more...] about The Tigers Have a Special One in Jackson Jobe

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement started the season slow, but has resurged in his overall performance lately. Clement was batting .230 with five RBI and a .533 OPS through 29 games at the beginning of May. In his last seven games, though, he has batted .348 with a home run, eight hits, and three runs. Clement proved his worth in Toronto’s weekend series against the … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement Continuing to Assert Himself for Blue Jays