According to the Los Angeles Times, Manny Ramirez tested positive for performance enhancing drugs and will begin a lengthy 50-game suspension today. The results of the test and his subsequent suspension are expected to be announced later today.

Replacing Ramirez in the outfield for the Dodgers will be Xavier Paul from the club's triple-A team.

It is expected that Ramirez will blame the test results on medication received from a doctor for a personal medical issue.

When the 50 game suspension goes into effect tonight, that means Ramirez won't be eligible to return to playing for the team until July 3, and he's pretty much blown any chance of making it to his 10th straight All-Star Game.