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5 MLB pitchers on witness list for trial over Skaggs' death
Read full article: 5 MLB pitchers on witness list for trial over Skaggs' deathFive major league pitchers are on the government’s witness list for the trial of a former Los Angeles Angels employee accused of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that caused his overdose death.
Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0
Read full article: Moreland 2 HRs, Bassitt AL-high 12th W, A's bop Indians 17-0Mitch Moreland homered twice, Chris Bassitt posted his AL-leading 12th win and the Oakland Athletics routed the Cleveland Indians 17-0 for their seventh straight victory.
Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, Phelps
Read full article: Phillies clear out 'pen, decline options on Neris, PhelpsPHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Phillies have declined options on relievers Héctor Neris, David Phelps and David Robertson, clearing out the bullpen after it posted the highest ERA in the majors. He had a 2.77 ERA in 12 games prior to the trade and a 12.91 ERA in 10 appearances after. Phelps' option was for $4.5 million and included a $250,000 buyout. His contract included a $12 million option for 2021 with a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old Parker was one of the few bright spots in the bullpen with a 2.81 ERA in 14 games.