Major League Baseball is investigating whether Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Los Angeles Dodgers' team physician, improperly supported UFC fighter Conor McGregor's request for an exemption from the UFC's anti-doping policies while McGregor recovered from injuries. According to reporting, the inquiry centers on the boundaries between legitimate medical advocacy and compliance with professional sports drug regulations.

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