Diamondbacks Activate Max Kepler After 80-Game Suspension for Positive PED Test

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Diamondbacks Activate Max Kepler After 80-Game Suspension for Positive PED Test

Kepler was suspended in January for a positive test for epitrenbolone, the first player suspended by MLB for the substance since 2005. The 33-year-old, who signed a free-agent deal with Arizona on June 7, will be playing left field against the Cardinals on Thursday. Kepler hit .216 with 18 homers and 52 RBIs for the Phillies last season.

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White Sox Legend A.J. Pierzynski Gifts Pope Leo XIV World Series Memorabilia

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Pierzynski gifted the last out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series to Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan. He had been in attendance for that game. "A true honor to give it to Pope Leo XIV," Pierzynski posted. Chicago swept the Houston Astros that year to win their first World Series in 88 years.

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The Athletics released Barlow after a tough season in the new park. He recorded a 6.48 ERA over 33 1/3 innings in 36 games with a 19.1 percent strikeout rate. "Barlow isn’t the only pitching acquisition to struggle," per MLB Trade Rumors. The 33-year-old is likely to find a new team soon, given his past success.

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Nick Madrigal Elects Free Agency After Angels Outright

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Nick Madrigal Elects Free Agency After Angels Outright

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Bruce Meyer Reveals Players Face $500M Pay Cut With Salary Cap

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Orioles Outright Outfielder Michael Siani

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Orioles Outright Outfielder Michael Siani

Siani cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old glove-first outfielder owns a .220/.276/.270 line in 384 big league plate appearances. He stole 20 bases in 2024 and has tallied seven defensive runs saved along with 17 outs above average in over 1,000 innings in the outfield. The Orioles will keep him as non-roster depth.

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