Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeff Bittiger, who was serving as a scout for the Athletics, has died, the organization announced. He was 63 years old. Bittiger spent the past 22 years as a scout for the Athletics before he died Saturday morning after a battle with cancer.

Suárez’s velocity has, broadly, fallen across his repertoire since May. Manager Rob Thomson and the lefty say they are not concerned.

The pitcher, also a longtime coach and scout for the Oakland A's who made a lasting mark in independent baseball, died after a private cancer battle Saturday.

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Kepler has struggled to find his footing in a Phillies uniform, as the pressure may be beginning to mount for the veteran left fielder. Signed to be an everyday player in left field, Kepler has been given the opportunity to be a productive bat in an outfield that has needed some pop.

Famers Ferguson Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg haunt Phillies followers as top prospects may be dealt to boost title hopes.