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4:01 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Pit) is signing a minor-league deal with the Pirates on Sunday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:08 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Wsh) was reassigned to minor-league camp on Saturday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.
2:44 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Phi) (0-1) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters through five innings while taking the loss to Oakland on Sunday.
1:53 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Phi) Pete Mackanin said Alvarez will start Sunday against Oakland, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
11:50 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Phi) had his contract purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.
9:26 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Phi) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.
8:26 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) says he will throw a bullpen session in March for interested teams, Manolo Hernandez of Beisbol Porgotas reports.
9:39 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
7:48 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) underwent successful shoulder surgery Tuesday (his second such surgery) and is without a timetable to return, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
1:15 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) will undergo shoulder surgery next week, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
3:18 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) has been shut down and will be sent to Dr. James Andrew for further evaluation, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
11:36 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Stockton within the next few days, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
10:31 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is expected to pitch an inning in the Rookie League on Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
10:07 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
3:58 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
4:49 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will start a throwing program this week after discovering no nerve damage to his shoulder, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
11:06 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is without a timetable to resume throwing, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
4:16 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will not throw for three weeks, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.
1:21 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL on Saturday, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.
6:18 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) visited Dr. James Andrews on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
11:53 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) Athletics have decided to shut Alvarez (shoulder) down after he experienced renewed soreness following Saturday's rehab outing at Triple-A Nashville, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
3:24 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will pitch five or six innings in his rehab start Saturday for Triple-A Nashville and he could potentially join the A's rotation next week, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
3:12 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will throw 2-to-3 innings at High-A Stockton on Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
11:03 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) threw 40 pitches off a mound Wednesday, Joe Stiglich of Comcast SportsNet California reports.
10:46 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) threw from flat ground Monday without any issues, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
4:40 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will begin playing catch Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle reports.
10:32 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) MRI on Alvarez's shoulder was inconclusive, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
9:53 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) was able to throw Wednesday after having an MRI to figure out the root of his recent shoulder pains, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
5:22 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will undergo an MRI after suffering a setback Monday, John Hickey of the Oakland Tribune reports.
4:08 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) was pulled an inning early in his rehab start because of shoulder soreness, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
10:32 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is on track to make a start during next weekend's four-game series with the Yankees, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
1:33 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) may only need two more rehab starts before joining the A's rotation, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
8:12 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is expected to throw 60 pitches or four innings in a rehab start for High-A Stockton on Saturday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
4:52 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) gave up one unearned run in two innings of work in a rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
2:12 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) will make his next rehab start Monday with Triple-A Nashville, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
12:26 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) is expected to begin a rehab stint with High-A Stockton on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
9:49 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) A's are targeting a late may or early June return date for Alvarez (shoulder), John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
10:04 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will throw a simulated game at the O.co Coliseum on Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
2:26 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) has returned to the Athletics after throwing 30 pitches against minor league batters with High-A Stockton, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.
2:37 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
3:05 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday.
9:42 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will face hitters next Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
12:19 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, John Hickey of the San Jose Mercury News reports.
8:39 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) threw a 30-pitch bullpen Tuesday and used his change-up for the first time this spring, reports Jane Lee of MLB.com.
1:17 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) Bob Melvin said that Alvarez (shoulder) looked good in his 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
7:27 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) (shoulder) will throw a full bullpen session on Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
7:29 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) threw from a mound Monday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery last July, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
2:29 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Oak) agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the A's on Friday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports. He can earn an additional $1.6 million if he hits his incentives for games started.
9:25 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) will resume throwing Dec. 1, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.
11:34 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
2:57 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) has been diagnosed with a tear in his right shoulder and will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.
3:00 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) will be evaluated by Dr. James Andrews this week, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
4:25 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) has suffered a setback and will be evaluated to see whether or not he needs surgery, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
1:29 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) allowed two earned runs over 2.1 innings of work during his first rehab outing with High-A Jupiter.
1:11 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) departed on a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Wednesday, Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post reports.
12:41 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) (shoulder) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, the Miami Herald reports.
11:38 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez, just activated from the 15-day disabled list, was not very good Sunday.
5:53 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.
11:52 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a right shoulder injury.
5:35 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez pitches gem in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia.
6:38 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez has struggled recently, heading into tonight's start against the Mets.
6:22 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez pitched seven innings, allowed one run on seven hits, struck out four and walked none in a no-decision against the Phillies on Friday.
12:17 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez left Monday's start with a left oblique strain.
5:58 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez gave up one run on five hits in seven innings Saturday against Arizona to improve to 9-5.
9:06 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is expected to return from the disabled list Thursday against the Diamondbacks, according to the Miami Herald.
1:35 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
7:06 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez held the Nationals to three hits over seven scoreless innings in a win Tuesday night.
4:24 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez (shin) has been cleared to start Thursday against the Astros, according to the Herald.
4:24 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez (shin) has been cleared to start Thursday against the Astros, according to the Herald.
4:41 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) right-hander Henderson Alvarez took a comebacker off his shin and was forced from Saturday night's game.
4:07 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez left Saturday's game versus the Giants after being hit by a comebacker.
9:37 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez was named to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Jordan Zimmermann.
6:02 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez was knocked around for six runs over five innings in a loss to the Mets on Friday.
4:38 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez allowed one run on five hits over seven innings as the Marlins beat the Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday.
7:34 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez took a no-decision, allowing two runs over seven innings as the Marlins defeated the Phillies 5-4 in 11 innings on Tuesday.
6:14 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez improved to 5-3, allowing two runs (one earned) over 6 2/3 innings as the Marlins defeated the Phillies 3-2 on Wednesday.
7:06 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez held the Mets scoreless over 6 1/3 innings on Friday as part of a 3-2 victory.
1:16 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez settled for a no-decision in spite of another strong effort Sunday, as he held the Pirates to two runs over seven frames in a 3-2 victory.
1:58 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) manager Mike Redmond said after Sunday's game that Henderson Alvarez checked out fine and should be able to make his next scheduled start.
12:16 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Cubs in the sixth inning due to an apparent injury.
5:25 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez dazzled on Tuesday, throwing a nine-inning shutout against the Rays on just 88 pitches.
10:03 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez has been cleared to start on Tuesday against the Rays after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen pain-free.
11:51 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and remains on track to start Tuesday against the Rays.
7:08 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez got the no-decision, tossing five shutout innings as the Marlins defeated the Nationals 8-5 in 10 innings on Wednesday.
5:14 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez left Wednesday's game with right elbow stiffness.
3:20 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) game between the Marlins and Nationals has been postponed due to rain.
12:06 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez was involved in the decision after blanking the Phillies for seven innings on Thursday.
6:20 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez allowed five runs on seven hits over four innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
5:34 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez fired his second shutout of the season as the Marlins beat the Mets 3-0 on Tuesday.
6:43 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez got the no-decision in Thursday's start, allowing four runs in six innings as the Marlins defeated the Braves on Thursday.
5:45 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez tossed a shutout Saturday in the Marlins' 7-0 stomping of the Mariners.
1:37 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez managed to hold the Phillies to three runs despite giving up 12 hits and three walks over six innings in a no-decision Sunday.
6:32 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez allowed three runs (one earned) in 5 2/3 innings and took home the loss in Tuesday's start against the Nationals.
6:56 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez took the loss in Wednesday's start against the Rockies, allowing six runs (three earned) in three innings.
1:25 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) mostly backups, Henderson Alvarez held the Mets to one run in four innings and struck out five in the Marlins' 10-7 win Monday.
11:43 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez retired all nine batters he faced in his start against a Cardinals split-squad on Friday.
2:33 PM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez (shin) has been cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday following a successful bullpen session Monday.
5:51 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez (shin infection) has resumed playing catch and is expected to throw a bullpen session on Monday.
4:36 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez is expected to miss a couple of days due to a right shin infection.
11:39 AM - Henderson Alvarez III (Mia) Alvarez threw the fifth no-hitter in Marlins history in Sunday's 1-0 victory against the Tigers.
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