June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Nats Reinstate Wilson Ramos; Option Sandy Leon To Triple-A
The Nationals reinstated Wilson Ramos from the paternity list before Thursday's game agains the Mets.

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MLB Contacts Feds For Names In Drug Probe
MLB officials are trying to unmask names of any players who may have violated the league's drug policy.

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Phillies Shut Down Cliff Lee 'To Rest'
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro, Jr. says he hopes to get Cliff Lee into a throwing program in October or November.

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Indians Option Danny Salazar To Triple-A; Recall C.C. Lee
The Indians have optioned RHP Danny Salazar to Triple-A Columbus.

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Tulowitzki: 'Sick And Tired Of Losing'
Rockies star Troy Tulowitzki says he is fed up with losing and something has to change in Colorado.

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Report: Cubs Claim Jacob Turner Off Waivers From Marlins
The Cubs have claimed Jacob Turner off waivers from the Marlins.

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Report: Hamels, Byrd Claimed Off Waivers
FOXSports.com is reporting that both Cole Hamels and Marlon Byrd have been claimed off waivers by unidentified teams.

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Padres Name A.J. Preller General Manager
A.J. Preller had been serving as assistant general manager for the Rangers.

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Mets Fan Receives Giveaway With Phillies' Logo
A Mets fan received a promo item on August 3 that had the logo of the Phillies on it.

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Rockies Place Brett Anderson On DL; Activate Jordan Lyles
The Rockies have activated Jordan Lyles who will start against the Cubs on Wednesday night.

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Nats' Williams: Harper Is 'Special Young Player'
Matt Williams lashed out at the media on Wednesday after being asked if Bryce Harper should be sent to the minor leagues.

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Indians Plan To Remodel Progressive Field
The Indians plan an extensive renovation of Progressive Field over the next two years.

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Reds' History Revealed On 2015 All-Star Game Logo
The Red will host the 2015 All-Star game on Tuesday, July 14, at the Great American Ball Park.

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La Russa Defends D-Backs Against Criticism
Tony La Russa has defended the D-Backs against the criticism they have received for the apparent retaliation against Andrew McCutchen last weekend.

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Source: Padres To Name Preller GM
A.J. Preller would succeed Josh Byrnes, who was dismissed by the Padres on June 22.

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Red Sox Place Allen Craig On DL
The Red Sox have placed Allen Craig on the disabled list because of an injury to his left foot.

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Selig's Successor To Be Decided Next Week
Major League Baseball owners will assemble in Baltimore next week to vote on three finalists for the job of commissioner of baseball.

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Tigers Sign Jim Johnson For Bullpen Help
The Tigers will assign Jim Johnson to Triple-A Toledo.

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CC Sabathia Plans To Pitch Next Season
CC Sabathia feels he'll be healthy enough to pitch for the Yankees next season.

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Nats Acquire Matt Thornton Off Waivers From Yanks
The Nationals have claimed pitcher Matt Thornton from the Yankees on a waiver claim.

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McCutchen To Stay On Active Roster
Andrew McCutchen has been diagnosed with an "avulsion fracture of the left 11th rib."

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Cards Hope Michael Wacha Will Return Soon
The Cardinals are optimistic that Michael Wacha could start throwing again sometime soon.

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Marlins Designate Jacob Turner For Assignment; Recall Brian Flynn
The Marlins have designated pitcher Jacob Turner for assignment and recalled Brian Flynn from Triple-A New Orleans.

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Brewers Place Matt Garza On DL; Recall Rob Wooten
The Brewers have placed Matt Garza on the DL with a strained left oblique.

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Shane Victorino To Have Back Surgery
Shane Victorino has been limited to just 30 games this season due to hamstring and back injuries.

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Tony Bosch Surrenders To DEA, Will Plead Guilty
The Drug Enforcement Administration has arrested Biogenesis clinic founder, Anthony Bosch.

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Pirates Expect To Place McCutchen On DL
The Pirates expect Andrew McCutchen to be out at least three weeks because of an oblique muscle injury.

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Dodgers Place Chris Perez On 15-Day DL
The Dodgers have placed reliever Chris Perez on the DL with bone spurs in his right ankle.

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Mets Designate Bobby Abreu, Recall Kirk Nieuwenhuis
The Mets have designated 40-year-old Bobby Abreu for assignment.

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Matt Cain To Have Elbow Surgery
Matt Cain will have season-ending surgery next week to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.

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