MLB releases annual report on PED testing - MLB.com

MLB releases annual report on PED testing MLB.com In 2018, there were 11,526 drug tests conducted across MLB. Of that total, 9,282 were urine samples to test for performance-enhancing substances, stimulants, DHEA, diuretics and masking agents. The remaining 2,244 were blood samples collected to test ...

Adrian Beltre played one last prank on Rangers GM Jon Daniels before announcing his retirement - MLB.com

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Adrian Beltre played one last prank on Rangers GM Jon Daniels before announcing his retirement MLB.com Adrian Beltre has made a 21-year MLB career out of being really good at baseball and having fun on the playing field. Whether he was hitting home runs from his knees, moving the on-deck circle or messing around with Elvis Andus, there wasn't a thing ... and more »

Cubs tender Russell contract, release statements - MLB.com

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Cubs tender Russell contract, release statements MLB.com "I am complying with the MLB-MLBPA treatment plan, and I will be meeting regularly with different experts, counselors, and therapists. Even before any mandated treatment, I took the extra initiative of obtaining my own therapist and I have been meeting ... Cubs tender contract to shortstop Addison Russell despite MLB suspensionChicago Tribune all 23 news articles »

Hamilton non-tendered, becomes free agent - MLB.com

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Hamilton non-tendered, becomes free agent MLB.com CINCINNATI -- Speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton was not tendered a contract by the Reds on Friday, making the 28-year-old a free agent, sources told MLB.com. Hamilton made $4.6 million in 2018 after signing a one-year contract to avoid arbitration last ... and more »

White Sox acquire Colome for Narvaez - MLB.com

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White Sox acquire Colome for Narvaez MLB.com The latest comes from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman in a report on Fancred Sports. Heyman lists the Astros, Dodgers and Yankees as possible landing spots for the Marlins' All-Star catcher, and he adds that the 27-year-old is seeking an extension ... and more »

Nelson on injury and rehab - MLB.com

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Nelson on injury and rehab MLB.com The Brewers right-hander, who missed all of 2018 while rehabbing from major surgery on his right shoulder, updated his progress during an MLB Network appearance Friday morning. Nelson, 29, escaped rehab protocol in the fall after completing a series of ...

This is Grandal's biggest edge among FA catchers - MLB.com

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This is Grandal's biggest edge among FA catchers MLB.com If you look at Grandal and Ramos' body of catching work since Statcast™ began tracking, it's more of the same. Since 2015, Grandal's gotten called strikes on 52.5 percent of borderline takes. MLB catchers overall have gotten 47.0 percent called ...