Dodgers lose fan favorite to Mets on waivers

Dodgers lose fan favorite to Mets on waivers

The New York Mets claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The Dodgers placed Rortvedt, who had only rejoined the team a few days earlier, on waivers to make room for right-handed reliever Evan Phillips, whom they signed to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. Rortvedt has moved around a…

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Phillies’ Zack Wheeler progresses and keeps the rib removed during thoracic outlet surgery in his closet

Phillies’ Zack Wheeler progresses and keeps the rib removed during thoracic outlet surgery in his closet

The Philadelphia Phillies don’t expect ace Zack Wheeler to be ready for Opening Day, but he told reporters Wednesday in Clearwater, Florida, that he’s encouraged by the progress he’s made in the nearly five months since his thoracic outlet decompression surgery. He also revealed a humorous memory he received from that procedure. Advertisement The rib…

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MLB free agent receives 80-game suspension for banned substance violation

MLB free agent receives 80-game suspension for banned substance violation

MLB on Friday announced an 80-game suspension for free agent outfielder Max Kepler for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs. The commissioner’s officer revealed that Kepler tested positive for epitrebolone, a banned anabolic steroid. He cannot begin serving the 80-game suspension until he joins a team and is ineligible for the 2026 postseason. Advertisement…

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