Category: MLB Betting
Reds’ Marte banned 80 games for PED violation
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Click here to read the full article…
Inside Chris Sale’s third act: From considering walking away to becoming an MLB superteam’s missing piece
After a five years of highs and lows in Boston, Sale is relishing his new beginning with the Braves. Click here to read the full article…
Shoulder strain shelves Cubs P Kilian until July
Chicago Cubs prospect Caleb Kilian will be out until the All-Star break after being diagnosed with a teres major strain in his right shoulder, and second basement Nick Madrigal had an MRI after leaving a game on Tuesday. Click here to read the full article…
Sources: Red Sox, Bello agree to $55M extension
Brayan Bello and the Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $55 million contract extension, sources told ESPN. Click here to read the full article…
Rodon gives up 2 more HRs, lacks zip on fastball
The Yankees’ Carlos Rodon lacked zip on his fastball versus the Rays, giving up three runs on five hits — including two home runs — in a spring training game. Click here to read the full article…
Report: Rosario, Nats agree to minor league deal
Outfielder Eddie Rosario and the Nationals have reportedly agreed to a minor league deal. Click here to read the full article…
Garvey moves on to Nov. election for Senate seat
Former Dodgers and Padres great Steve Garvey will face Democrat Adam Schiff in the November election to fill the U.S. Senate seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein. Click here to read the full article…
Astros say Verlander will begin season on IL
Justin Verlander will start the season on the IL for the Astros, who say the veteran pitcher needs more time in his buildup. Click here to read the full article…
Acuña avoids serious injury, expected for opener
The Braves expect Ronald Acuña Jr. to be ready for Opening Day after a medical evaluation confirmed that the superstar outfielder does not have a serious knee injury. Click here to read the full article…
Sources: Red Sox RHP Giolito may miss season
Initial imaging has shown Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito has a partially torn UCL and flexor strain and could miss the 2024 season, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Click here to read the full article…
Boras says interest is up for Snell, Montgomery
Agent Scott Boras said four new teams have shown interest in free agent pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, his clients. Click here to read the full article…
Ott, who helped Pirates win WS title in ’79, dies
Ed Ott, who hit .273 with seven homers and a career-best 51 RBIs during the Pirates’ championship season in 1979, died Sunday at the age of 72, the team said. Click here to read the full article…