MLB Players Coming and Going

MLB to (finally?) issue suspensions

- ESPN is reporting that Major League Baseball is expecting to issue suspensions to up to 20 players including superstars Ryan Braun and Alex Rodriguez based on their connection to the Biogenesis clinic in Miami.

- Braun, who was interviewed by MLB on Jun 29^th, apparently refused to answer any questions about his connection to Tony Bosch. Rodriguez is expected to be interviewed shortly on the same topic. It was revealed a few weeks ago that Bosch provided Performance Enhancing Drugs to many MLB players.

- Amongst the other players likely facing suspensions are Toronto Blue Jay’s outfielder Melky Cabrera, Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon, Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, and Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez.

Jeter re-injures leg in debut

- After waiting for months to play his first meaningful game since breaking his ankle in last season's playoff matchup against the Detroit Tigers, Derek Jeter admitted he had butterflies in his stomach. He got a hit in his first at-bat and seemed to be back to his old self... and then it happened.
- He pulled up lame while while running the field and had to be removed for a pinch hitter in the 8th inning. He will have an MRI today and even if it isn't a terrible injury, it's a frustrating setback for the Yankee captain.
- The Yankees have struggled mightily on offense this season and while their pitching has kept them afloat, they need the return of Jeter to give them a boost as they strive to make the playoffs.
- In addition to Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Texeira, and Curtis Granderson have missed nearly all of the 2013 season so far.