12:16PM: The Phillies reinstated right-handed Jose Ruiz from the 15-day injured list, and he’ll take the open spot on the 26-man roster now that Alvarado has been moved to the restricted list.

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing ...

PHILADELPHIA — In a Phillies bullpen with myriad question marks this season, one of the few constants was Jose Alvarado. That certainty was erased Sunday by self-inflicted means. Alvarado was ...

The win-now Phillies were just dealt a significant blow to their World Series hopes. Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 80 games and is ineligible for the playoffs after testing ...

On Sunday, one of the Phillies’ top closing pitchers, Jose Alvarado, was suspended by the league without pay for testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a major hit on Sunday as Major League Baseball announced that closer Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for a ...

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal blow to their bullpen Sunday morning after Jose Alvarado was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

In a season rife with bullpen struggles for the Philadelphia Phillies, left-handed reliever José Alvarado had been one of the bright spots. Now, the Phillies are left with an even bigger mess.

Right-hander José Ruiz, on the injured list since May 3 with neck spasms, was activated to fill Alvarado’s roster spot.

Read full article: Lynchburg Regional Airport to begin rehabilitation of Runway 4-22 on June 1 The meeting will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Phillies closer José ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday following a positive test for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing ...