June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Cespedes Enjoying Historic Run With Mets
Since coming over in a trade from the Tigers, Yoenis Cespedes is hitting .311 with 13 home runs and 34 RBIs in 34 games.

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Bryce Harper Calls Out Fans For Leaving Early
"They left in the seventh, so you know, that's pretty brutal," Bryce Harper said.

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Yankees Shut Down Nathan Eovaldi For Two Weeks
Nathan Eovaldi has right elbow inflammation, and it is unclear if he's going to be able to pitch again the rest of the regular season or in the playoffs.

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Royals Promote Joba Chamberlain, Louis Coleman
Joba Chamberlain was 1-0 with a 6.43 ERA with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers.

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GM Alderson: Mets May Skip Harvey Multiple Times
The Mets have yet to determine a pitching plan for Matt Harvey.

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Kris Bryant Hits 467-Foot Blast Off Video Board
The Cubs beat the D-Backs 6-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field.

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Nats Feel They Made The Right Call With Strasburg
The Nationals decided to shut Stephen Strasburg down in 2012, and owner Max Lerner says they "did what's right."

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Matt Harvey Pledges To Pitch In Playoffs
Matt Harvey could make fewer starts for the Mets during the remainder of the regular season schedule.

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Verlander Disappointed, But Not Complaining
Justin Verlander and the Tigers lost 4-0 to the Indians on Sunday.

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White Sox Claim Mike Olt Off Waivers From Cubs
The Cubs had designated third baseman Mike Olt for assignment last Monday.

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David Price Earns 100th Career Win
David Price pitched seven innings on Saturday as the Blue Jays defeated the Orioles by the score of 5-1.

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Matt Harvey Focused On Next Start, Not Innings-Count
Mets right-handed starter Matt Harvery is now at 166 1/3 innings pitched.

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Jose Iglesias Out Two Weeks With Fractured Finger
Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has a chip fracture in his right middle finger.

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CC Sabathia Likely To Face O's On Wednesday
The Yankees are expected to use a six-man starting rotation this week.

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Yasiel Puig Could Be Out Until The Postseason
Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is in Arizona to begin rehabilitating his hamstring.

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Reds Expected To Move On Without Bryan Price
Barry Larkin has been rumored to be the most likely successor.

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Brad Ausmus On Hot Seat In Detroit
Brad Ausmus is in jeopardy of losing his job as manager as the Tigers occupy last place in the American League Central.

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Giants Leaving Door Open For Lincecum To Return
The Giants are leaving the door open for Tim Lincecum to return despite season-ending hip surgery and the lack of a contract for 2016.

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Mets Plan To Pitch Harvey In Playoffs
Doctors and agent Scott Boras have recommended a limit of 180 innings for Matt Harvey, who is in his first season following Tommy John surgery.

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Boras, Mets At Odds Over Matt Harvey's Workload
Matt Harvey's doctors have suggested a 180-inning limit for the right-hander, who is in his first season back from Tommy John surgery.

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Ryan Braun Makes History With Fourth 20/20 Season
Ryan Braun became the 31st player in Major League history to post at least four seasons of 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases when he stole second base on Thursday.

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Mariners Plan To Interview Jerry Dipoto
The Mariners plan to interview Jerry Dipoto for their vacant general manager position.

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ESPN Removes Schilling From Broadcasts For 2015
Curt Schilling was removed from broadcasts on Aug. 25 after he sent a tweet equating Muslim extremists with Nazis in Germany.

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Bryce Harper Sees 20 Pitches, Doesn't Swing A Single Time
Bryce Harper scored four runs for the Nationals on Thursday without recording an official at-bat.

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Royals Believe Chicken Pox Limited To Two Players
The Royals are confident no other players will develop chickenpox after Kelvin Herrera and Alex Rios were diagnosed last weekend.

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Alexei Ramirez Hopes To Return To White Sox
The White Sox hold a $10 million option on Alexei Ramirez for 2016 with a $1 million buyout.

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Luis Severino Could Start For Yankees In Postseason
Luis Severino, who began the season at Double-A Akron, could be a member of the starting rotation should the Yankees make an extended playoff run.

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Dodgers To Promote Corey Seager
The Dodgers plan to promote top prospect Corey Seager who will meet the team in San Diego in time for Friday night's game against the Padres.

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Phillies In No Rush To Decide Amaro's Future
The Phillies have restocked their farm system well over the last nine months, but is that enough for Ruben Amaro to keep his job as general manager?

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Twins Won't Call Up Jose Berrios This Season
The Twins will not call up top pitching prospect Jose Berrios this season, according to general manager Terry Ryan.

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