Philadelphia was dealt a significant blow over the weekend when ace reliever José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He claims it was a weight less drug, though the reason is irrelevant now.

Philadelphia Phillies players might be mad at Jose Alvarado amid his 80-game suspension, according to MLB insider David Samson.

Junior Alvarado has filed an appeal of the fine and suspension he received for his ride on Sovereignty in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Jockey Junior Alvarado has officially lodged an appeal of the sanctions for his winning ride in the 151st Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty, and the penalties may be cut in half, reports bloodhorse.com.

The St. Louis Cardinals have found themselves back in contention after overcoming a dreadful start to the 2025 season. They started 14-19 and have since won 13

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden urges the Philadelphia Phillies not to pick up Jose Alvarado's $9 million 2026 option amid his 80-game suspension for PEDs.

They don't often change for the reason that the Phillies closer role is changing, which is that the top guy in the pecking order, Jose Alvarado, failed a PED test. He's suspended for 80 regular season games and also the postseason.

Orion Kerkering and Taijuan Walker were cruising comfortably below the radar. Their performances on the mound ranged from remarkable to ordinary to completely unacceptable. The general success of the Phillies,