April 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Pedroia Out Of Starting Lineup Sunday

Sep 18, 2014 4:57 AM

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was out of the starting lineup Sunday aftef taking a blow to the head on a tag play Saturday night. 

Red Sox manager John Farrell said that Pedroia has exhibited symptoms consistent with a concussion, primarily dizziness, but was improved Sunday morning, according to an ESPN.com report. 

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Tags: Boston Red Sox, Injury, Misc Rumor

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A's Complete Trade For Adam Dunn

Sep 13, 2014 11:24 AM

The A's have acquired slugger Adam Dunn in a trade with the White Sox.

The Athletics announced the trade Sunday on their official Twitter account, saying that the White Sox received minor league pitcher Nolan Sanburn in exchange for Dunn and unspecified cash considerations.

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Tags: Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Misc Rumor, Official Trade

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Jake Peavy Takes No-Hitter Into 8th In Giants Win

Sep 13, 2014 11:44 AM

Jake Peavy took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished with a one-hitter over 7 2/3 innings and the Giants beat the Brewers 3-1 on Saturday night in San Francisco, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Game Recap, Misc Rumor

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Dustin Pedroia Has Concussion Symptoms

Sep 16, 2014 5:18 PM

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia showed symptoms of a concussion after taking a blow to the left side of the head on a tag play at second base in the second inning of Saturday night's loss to the Rays, according to Boston manager John Farrell.

"He's got some symptoms that are consistent with a concussion,'' Farrell said.

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Tags: Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Orioles Acquire Alejandro De Anza, Kelly Johnson

Oct 6, 2014 11:26 PM

The Orioles added some strength to their bench on Saturday, acquiring Alejandro De Anza from the Red Sox, and Kelly Johnson from the Red Sox in a pair of trades, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor, Official Trade

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Rangers Activate Holland To Make First Start

Sep 29, 2014 10:00 PM

The Rangers activated starter Derek Holland from the 60-day disabled list on Saturday. Holland has missed all of the season recovering from left knee surgery.

The left-hander will make his season debut Tuesday in Kansas City, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Jacoby Ellsbury Misses Game With Ankle Sprain

Oct 5, 2014 11:59 PM

Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was not in the lineup for Saturday's loss to Toronto after suffering a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Friday night's victory over the Blue Jays, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Matt Garza Likely To Return To Rotation Next Week

Oct 31, 2014 3:43 PM

Brewers right-hander Matt Garza pitched a simulated game in San Francisco on Friday, in what likely was his final test before returning from the disabled list to the rotation next week, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Tanaka Returns To New York With Arm Soreness

Sep 18, 2014 3:47 AM

Masahiro Tanaka's attempt to return from a torn elbow ligament without undergoing Tommy John surgery hit a roadblock Friday when the Yankees announced he would return to New York ahead of the team with what was termed as "general soreness'' in his pitching arm.

"I want to be a little bit cautious. I haven't been throwing for a couple of weeks and then I started throwing again and built up the number of pitches that I've been throwing,'' Tanaka said through his interpreter, Shingo Horie. "I think that's the reason why there's a little bit of extra soreness in the arm itself."

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Tags: New York Yankees, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Dodgers Concerned With Puig's Emotions

Sep 16, 2014 2:56 PM

The Dodgers have become concerned enough about Yasiel Puig's nearly monthlong batting slump that manager Don Mattingly gave him Friday night's game in San Diego off, the second time the outfielder has been out of the starting lineup in the past week.

Mattingly said he sensed Puig's frustration level has, at times, taken him out of his game, according to an ESPN.com report.

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Tension Building Between Luhnow, Porter In Houston
Bo Porter is believed to have expressed his frustration with Jeff Luhnow to owner Jim Crane in a conversation earlier this month.

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Indians Sign Russell Branyan
Branyan has spent the 2014 season with los Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League and has slashed a robust .296/.423/.620 with 19 home runs in 272 plate appearances.

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Cruz, Orioles Interested In Contract Extension
The Orioles signed Nelson Cruz to a one-year deal late in the offseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Jesus Montero, Scout Have Altercation
Jesus Montero, currently rehabbing an oblique injury with the Class-A Everett AquaSox, reportedly got into a heated altercation Thursday with a Seattle scout.

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Yankees Acquire Outman From Indians
New York added the left-handed specialist for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

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Diamondbacks Claim Reimold From Blue Jays
Nolan Reimold hit just .212/.283/.404 in 60 plate appearances for Toronto.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Victor Martinez Wants To Play A 'Few More Years'
Victor Martinez, 35, doesn't see himself playing by age 40, but he does want to remain active for a "few more years."

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Orioles 'Keeping Active' On Potential Waiver Trades
The Orioles are still looking at potential moves as Sunday's deadline to add players who can be eligible for the postseason looms.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

A's Finish Loss To Angels Under Protest
The Athletics were unhappy with an obstruction call in the ninth inning.

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Royals Claim Jayson Nix Off Waivers
Nix hit .133 in 34 games this season with the Pirates and Phillies.

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Petit Breaks MLB Mark By 46 Consecutive Batters
The historic streak began on July 22 in Philadelphia when Petit retired Grady Sizemore to end the fifth inning.

CSN Bay Area Staff Report

Brewers Claim Morneau, Rockies Pull Him Back
The two sides discussed a trade, but could not come to terms.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

David Montgomery Takes Leave From Phillies
The Phillies have announced that David Montgomery will take a leave of absence while continuing his cancer treatment.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Tanaka Feels Rusty After Simulated Game
Masahiro Tanaka threw 49 pitches in a simulated game on the field at Comerica Park on Thursday morning.

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Hamilton Becomes Youngest Red To Steal 50 Bases
Billy Hamilton has added another feat to his impressive rookie season.

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Astros 'Highly Unlikely' To Be Able To Sign Aiken
The Astros are "highly unlikely" to be able to sign No. 1 overall pick Brady Aiken after the July 18 deadline, according to a source.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Rusney Castillo Granted Work Visa
Rusney Castillo has successfully obtained his work visa from the U.S. government and is immediately eligible to play in games, according to his representation.

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Van Slyke Sprains Ankle, Blames Arizona's 'Bad Grass'
Scott Van Slyke left Wednesday night's game against the Diamondbacks with what the Dodgers called a mild right ankle sprain.

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Soler Homers In First Major League At-Bat
Jorge Soler is the second prospect in the span of a month to hit a home run in his first game. Javier Baez accomplished the feat in early August.

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Roenicke Rips 'Terrible' Home Plate Umpire
Ron Roenicke ripped into home plate umpire Mark Ripperger after the Brewers were defeated by the Padres in 10 innings on Wednesday night.

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