June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Pirates Deny Interest In Another First Baseman
The Pirates recently acquired Ike Davis from the Mets.

David Manel/Bucs Dugout

Chapman Could Return To Reds Friday
Aroldis Chapman is scheduled to start and pitch one inning Tuesday night for Triple-A Louisville against Norfolk, then pitch one inning of relief for the Bats during Wednesday's day game.

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Roberts Chooses Pawtucket Over Free Agency
Ryan Roberts could have declined a trip to Triple-A Pawtucket, but instead he accepted the assignment to ensure playing time.

Brian MacPherson/Providence Journal

Jeter Struggling To Begin Final Season
Only three of Derek Jeter's 23 hits have gone for extra bases and he is hitting .240/.311/.271.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Braves Activate Floyd To Replace Santana
The Braves have activated Gavin Floyd from the disabled list as a replacement for Ervin Santana, who has swelling in his right thumb.

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Jay Bruce Has Partially Torn Meniscus
Jay Bruce will miss 3-4 weeks with a partially torn meniscus.

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Tommy John Selling Elbow MRI Photos
Tommy John is selling a collage of MRI's of his elbow signed by the pitcher himself and the late Dr. Jobe.

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Rays Designate Heath Bell For Assignment
The Rays have 10 days to trade or release Heath Bell before the club can send him to a minor league affiliate.

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Manning Visits Jeter At Yankee Stadium
Peyton Manning visited with Derek Jeter at batting practice on Sunday.

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Towers Unsure Of Future As GM
D-Backs managing partner Ken Kendrick and president Derrick Hall are rightfully disappointed in the club's slow start.

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Reds Activate Schumaker; Designate Bernadina
The Reds activated Skip Schumaker of the disabled list on Saturday.

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Jays Place Morrow On DL With Strained Finger
Brandon Morrow has been placed on the 15-day DL with a strained right index finger.

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Dodgers Place Hyun-Jin Ryu On 15-Day DL
The Dodgers have placed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation.

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Brewers Place Ryan Braun On DL
Brewers star Ryan Braun has not played in a game since last Saturday.

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Selig: Baseball Has 'Never Been More Popular'
Despite detractors, Bud Selig suggests that the game of baseball has "never been more popular" with the fans.

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Hicks On DL With Concussion-Like Symptoms
Aaron Hicks sustained the injury in Game 2 of Thursday's split doubleheader against the Dodgers.

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Padres Sign Odrisamer Despaigne
The Padres have signed 27-year-old Cuban right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne to a minor league contract.

Associated Press

Indians Place Jason Kipnis On DL
Jason Kipnis was placed on the disabled list Friday with a strained right oblique.

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Reports: Tigers Reach Deal With Hanrahan
Joel Hanrahan, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year, was being courted by several teams following a recent workout.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Angels Discuss Potential Ballpark In Irvine
The Angels have met with a developer to see whether the construction of a new ballpark is possible on Orange County Great Park property in Irvine.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Buehrle Leads MLB With Just 15.8 Seconds Between Pitches
Mark Buehrle throws a pitch every 15.8 seconds, more than two seconds quicker than the next fastest Major League pitcher.

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Billy Hamilton Sprains Knuckles Making Catch
Billy Hamilton sprained knuckles on his left hand while making a diving catch against the Brewers on Thursday night.

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Shoulder Soreness Lands Cingrani On DL
Bryan Price said Tony Cingrani should be ready to return in two weeks and that the move on Thursday was more of a precaution.

Associated Press

MLB Shuffles Investigative Unit
Two leaders of Major League Baseball's investigations department are among five employees to leave following last year's drug inquiry that led to suspensions of more than a dozen players.

Associated Press

Hisashi Iwakuma To Make 2014 Debut
Iwakuma strained a tendon in the middle finger of his right hand when he caught the finger trying to retrieve a ball from some netting while working out Jan. 20 in Southern California.

ESPN

Braves, Chris Johnson Agree To Three-Year Extension
The agreement buys out Johnson's final two arbitration-eligible seasons, plus at least one year of free agency.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Red Sox Unlikely To Go After Hanrahan
The Red Sox have been linked to the reliever, who recently auditioned for teams and has drawn significant interest.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Kershaw On Track For Return Next Week
After pitching five strong innings in Chattanooga on Wednesday night, Clayton Kershaw is on track to return to the Dodgers as early as Monday.

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Machado Activated, To Make 2014 Debut
Manny Machado hadn't played since undergoing left knee surgery in October.

Associated Press

2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft Order Announced
The Astros will pick first for the third-straight season.

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