May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Bruce Bochy Out Of Hospital After Heart Procedure
Giants manager Bruce Bochy is expected to be back to work at Spring Training Camp on Sunday.

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MLB To Implement Pace-Of-Play Rules In 2015
Hitters must keep at least one foot in the batter's box during at-bats this coming season.

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Cardinals To Limit Wainwright This Spring
Adam Wainwright has averaged 222 innings the past three seasons with the Cardinals.

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Farrell: Victorino Will Start For Red Sox
Shane Victorino wants to start for the Red Sox and John Farrell said Friday that his request will be granted.

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Jose Fernandez Could Throw By March 1
Fernandez is approaching his recovery from Tommy John surgery cautiously.

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Franklin Morales Signs With Royals
Morales will earn $1.85 million if he makes the Major League roster with an extra $850,000 available through incentives.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Mariners, Saunders Agree To Minor League Deal
Seattle views Joe Saunders as a potential left-hander out of the bullpen.

Greg Johns/MLB

Sandoval Isn't Bothered By Criticism Over Weight
Pablo Sandoval's weight became a hot topic on social media Thursday when an unflattering photo surfaced.

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Girardi: A-Rod Must Earn Playing Time
Alex Rodriguez isn't going to have at-bats given to him by the Yankees this season, according to Joe Girardi.

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Mets Won't Place Innings Cap On Harvey
The Mets won't place a strict innings cap on Matt Harvey in his first season back from Tommy John surgery.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Bumgarner Not Worried About 2014 Workload
Madison Bumgarner threw 270 innings in 2014 when he add his 52 2/3 postseason innings to his total.

Chris Haft/MLB

Victorino Has 'No Intentions Of Being Bench Player'
Shane Victorino feels healthy and wants a starting role with the Red Sox.

Ian Browne/MLB

Pace-Of-Play Rules To Be Announced For 2015
Major League Baseball will announce Friday that it will implement at least three significant pace-of-play rule changes, according to a report.

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Judge Rules In Favor Of Signage At Wrigley Field
A temporary restraining order petition on a video board and additional signage planned for the right field bleachers at Wrigley Field has been denied by a U.S. District Court Judge.

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Bochy Hospitalized, Undergoes Heart Procedure
Bruce Bochy has undergone a heart procedure to insert two stents and was hospitalized overnight.

Associated Press

Profar To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Jurickson Profar will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing right shoulder surgery on Monday.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Dodgers Interested In Joba Chamberlain
The Dodgers are looking for a reliever before the season begins.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tanaka Throws 21 Pitches During Bullpen Session
Masahiro Tanaka missed 2½ months last season while rehabilitating a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Associated Press

Cueto Wants New Deal By Opening Day
In the final year of his contract, Johnny Cueto will make $10 million in 2015.

Associated Press

Alvarez Beats Pirates In Salary Arbitration
Pedro Alvarez will make $5.75 million in 2015.

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Lincecum Will Begin Season In Rotation
Bruce Bochy isn't wasting any time debating his starting rotation, announcing his five starters on Wednesday afternoon.

Chris Haft/MLB

Orioles Nearing Deal With Everth Cabrera
The Orioles aren't expected to complete the deal on Thursday, but they are nearing an agreement with Everth Cabrera.

Eduardo Encina/Baltimore Sun

Diamondbacks Agree To New Television Deal
The Diamondbacks and FOX Sports Arizona have agreed to a new television contract believed to be worth more than $1 billion in total.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

Rockies Beat Rosario In Salary Arbitration
Wilin Rosario was awarded a $2.8 million salary instead of his $3.3 million request on Wednesday.

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Hosmer, Royals Agree To $13.9M Deal
The Royals have avoided arbitration with Eric Hosmer by agreeing to a two-year, $13.9 million deal.

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Yankees May Use Sixth Starter Early On
The plan, which would be used in April and May, would reduce early strain on a rotation that dealt with health issues in 2014.

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Youkilis Joining Cubs As Special Assistant
Kevin Youkilis played under executive Theo Epstein when they pair were both with the Red Sox.

Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune

Hamels Hopes To Be Traded To Contender
Cole Hamels wanted to be clear that he's not demanding a trade, but expressed his desire to win.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Sandberg: Howard To Start At First For Phillies
The Phillies have been attempting to rebuild and trade Ryan Howard.

Associated Press

Miguel Cabrera Cleared To Hit, Throw
The Tigers are optimistic Miguel Cabrera will play on Opening Day after he was cleared for "non-impact exercises."

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