According to Boston’s Pablo Sandoval, who is out for the year, ‘people said I was faking.’
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Major league notebook: Puerto Rico games in jeopardy because of Zika virus
Miami and Pittsburgh are scheduled to play in a few weeks, but that could change.
Major league roundup: Rangers stay hot, winning at Toronto
Rookie sensation Nomar Mazara uses his bat and arm to help Texas get its fifth win in six games.
Dee Gordon’s suspension shows change in PED narrative
It’s no longer just bulky sluggers who are failing drug tests and facing the consequences.
Major League Notebook: Foot injury sidelines Orioles’ J.J. Hardy
The move likely means that Portland native Ryan Flaherty will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Major league roundup: Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gets strong win as Yankees top Rangers
Eovaldi loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning for New York.
Major league notebook: Orioles option Ryan Flaherty to minors
Portland native Ryan Flaherty was moved to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for pitcher Kevin Gausman.
MLB notes: LaRoche says he has no regrets about leaving White Sox
The former first baseman walked away from a $13 million salary but he won’t rule out a return if a team wants him.
MLB notebook: Twins are swinging, missing at a record-setting pace
Minnesota has 79 strikeouts in just seven games this season.
Major league notebook: Pitcher surprised by being bypassed for closer role
Ken Giles thought he would get the position with Houston.