OF Justin Upton of the Diamondbacks vetoes a deal that would have sent him to the Mariners, invoking his no-trade clause. The D-Backs still have a glut of outfielders, but may need to focus on dealing another player given Upton’s unwillingness to leave the desert.

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OF Justin Upton of the Diamondbacks vetoes a deal that would have sent him to the Mariners, invoking his no-trade clause. The D-Backs still have a glut of outfielders, but may need to focus on dealing another player given Upton’s unwillingness to leave the desert.

Major League Baseball announces changes to its drug testing program. Players will now be subject to unannounced in-season blood tests for human growth hormone and baseline testosterone readings will be taken for all players to make it easier to detect the use of synthetic testosterone. The new procedures, which have the support of the Players Association, go into effect immediately.

ByTom

Major League Baseball announces changes to its drug testing program. Players will now be subject to unannounced in-season blood tests for human growth hormone and baseline testosterone readings will be taken for all players to make it easier to detect the use of synthetic testosterone. The new procedures, which have the support of the Players Association, go into effect immediately.