June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Lester Will Start Opener For Cubs
Jon Lester will start on Opening Day for the Cubs, which means he'll throw the first pitch of the 2015 season.

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Harper Has To 'Step Up' For Nationals
Bryce Harper wants to improve his numbers from last season, adding that he has to "step up" for the Nationals.

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Maddon Coy About Where Bryant Will Begin Season
Joe Maddon is impressed with how Kris Bryant has looked so far this spring, but that doesn't mean he's secured a spot on the Opening Day roster with the Cubs.

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Kluber Isn't Concerned About Lack Of Extension
Corey Kluber will make near the league minimum again this season after earning $514,000 during his Cy Young campaign in 2014.

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Players Union Head Not Ready For International Draft
Rob Manfred recently said of an international draft: "It makes all the sense in the world to have a single method of entry."

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Darvish Impresses Teammates With Performance, English
Yu Darvish gave a six-minute interview in English on Sunday.

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Rockies Add John Axford To Bullpen Corps
John Axford appeared in 62 games with the Indians and Pirates last season.

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Garrett Richards Won't Pitch On Opening Day
The Angels remain hopeful Garrett Richards could be pitching in games two to three weeks into the regular season.

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Blue Jays Sign Dayan Viciedo
Dayan Viciedo hit 21 home runs for the White Sox last season.

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Former White Sox Star Minnie Minoso Dies At 90
Minnie Minoso became the first black MLB baseball player in Chicago in 1951.

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Dodgers Add Mike Adams To Bullpen
Mike Adams has a 2.41 career ERA in 10 seasons.

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