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Marlon Byrd hit with 50-game suspension for PEDs

Major League Baseball suspended outfielder Marlon Byrd 50 games for testing positive for Tamoxifen, a performance- enhancing substance.Byrd, who is a free agent, spent time with the Cubs and Red Sox this season. In 47 combined games, Byrd hit .210 with one homer and nine RBI."I made an inexcusable mistake. Several years ago, I had surgery for a condition that was private and unrelated to baseball," Byrd said in a statement. "Last winter, I suffered a recurrence of that condition and I was provided with a medication that resulted in my positive test. Although that medication is on the banned list, I absolutely did not use it for performance enhancement reasons."I am mortified by my carelessness and I apologize to everyone who loves this game as I do. I will serve my suspension, continue to work hard and hope that I am given an opportunity to help a Club win later this season."He will be placed on the restricted list for the duration of his suspension, which will begin immediately....

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  1. Free agent OF Marlon Byrd suspended 50 games by MLB for failing PED test

    Outfielder Marlon Byrd was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball on Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.Major League Baseball s...

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  6. Cubs CF Marlon Byrd placed on 15-day DL with multiple facial fractures after beaning

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  7. Marlon Byrd comes through in the 13th; Cubs snap Seattle's 6-game win streak with 3-2 win

    SEATTLE (AP) — Marlon Byrd hit an opposite field RBI single with one out in the 13th inning, and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep in Seattle with a 3-2 victory over ...

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