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 As a result, Davis will miss the remaining of the regular season
and eight games of the postseason if Baltimore advances that far.
Should the Orioles be eliminated before then, Davis' suspension
could be resumed next season until his 25 games are complete.
Davis reportedly tested positive for amphetamines, according to MLB
officials. Showalter found out about the suspension Thursday when
Davis called him. Davis is prohibited from entering the clubhouse at
Oriole Park at Camden Yards during the ban.
Entering Friday, first-place Baltimore held a 10-game lead over
Toronto in the American League East standings.
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Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton said Friday he is feeling
"much better," one day after sustaining facial fractures when he was
struck in the face by an 88-mph fastball from Milwaukee Brewers
right-hander Mike Fiers. He also sustained dental damage and he
needed stitches.
Stanton immediately fell to the ground after being hit in the fifth
inning. Trainers from both teams came to his assistance, and he was
placed on a backboard and then a stretcher. The grounds crew had to
use scrapers to remove all the blood from the batter's box before
play resumed.
The Marlins announced Friday that they didn't think Stanton would
need surgery.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers was fined an undisclosed
amount on Friday by Major League Baseball after he threw the pitch
that hit Stanton in the face.
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The fine was for "actions which contributed to the benches
clearing."
Marlins right-hander Anthony DeSclafani was suspended for three
games and fined an undisclosed amount "for intentionally throwing at
pitch at" Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez in retaliation for the
Stanton beaning on Thursday night
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The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed pitcher David Phelps
from the 15-day disabled list.
Phelps has been sidelined for six weeks with elbow inflammation. He
returns with a 5-5 record and 4.24 ERA. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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