April 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Braves Have Tried To Trade Hector Olivera
The Braves have attempted to trade Hector Olivera since his arrest on a charge of misdemeanor assault and battery, according to a report.

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Giancarlo Stanton Hits Home Run Out Of AT&T Park
Giancarlo Stanton wowed fans by hitting a home run out of AT&T Park during batting practice ahead of Sunday's game between the Marlins and Giants.

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Miguel Sano Starts At Third; Twins Still Consider Him Right Fielder
Miguel Sano spent most of his Minor League career and 2015 rookie season at third base.

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'Laws of Base Ball' Bought At Auction For $3.26M
Documents describing some of the original "Laws of Base Ball" sold for $3.26 million early Sunday morning, marking a new record for the highest-priced baseball document.

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Shelby Miller Plays Left Field For Diamondbacks
Shelby Miller played left field for the Diamondbacks late as they battled the Pirates in a 13-inning game.

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Indians Expect Carrasco To Go On DL
The Indians lost pitcher Carlos Carrasco to a hamstring injury on Sunday.

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A-Rod Leaves Game With Oblique Injury
Alex Rodriguez was sent for an MRI exam to determine the extent of the injury.

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O's Place Yovani Gallardo On DL With Shoulder Tendinitis
Yovani Gallardo complained of a sore right shoulder in his start on Friday night.

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deGrom Rejoins Mets Teammates, To Pitch Sunday
Jacob deGroom's newborn son, Jaxson Anthony, was discharged Monday without any procedures being required.

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Bonds Receives Ovation In Return To AT&T Park
Barry Bonds received a standing ovation when he came out to deliver the Marlins' lineup on Friday night in San Francisco.

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MLB Suspends Jays' Chris Colabello 80 Games
Chris Colabello tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

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Fan Joins Cubs On Field To Celebrate Arrieta's No-Hitter
A fan joined the Cubs on the field to celebrate Jake Arrieta's no-hitter on Thursday night in Cincinnati.

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Blue Jays, Michael Bourn Agree To Minors Deal
Michael Bourn, 33, was designated for assignment by the Braves late in Spring Training and then released.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Odd Mechanical Flaw Leading To Shelby Miller's Struggles
Shelby Miller has struggled mightily in his first four starts with the Diamondbacks.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Giants Have Yet To Formally Honor Barry Bonds Because Of 'Timing'
Larry Baer offered to hold a ceremony this weekend with Barry Bonds in town with the Marlins.

Daniel Brown/Mercury News

Tyson Ross Won't Need Shoulder Surgery
Tyson Ross won't require surgery on his injured right shoulder, but he also isn't likely to make a Major League appearance in the near future.

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Rangers Lose Keone Kela For Three Months
The Rangers have placed Keone Kela on the disabled list with an an impingement in his right elbow.

Jeff Wilson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez Declared Free Agent
Yadiel Hernandez, who defected from Cuba late last June, has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

MLB Players Honor Prince With Walk-Up Music
A number of Major League players honored Prince upon the news of his death on Thursday by changing their walk-up music.

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Jake Arrieta Throws No-Hitter Against Reds
The Cubs defeated the Reds 16-0 on Thursday night as Jake Arrieta tossed his second career no-hitter.

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Jose Adolis Garcia To Play In Japan
He is the 24-year-old younger brother of Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

Rob Manfred Likes On-Field Celebrations
Rob Manfred believes this generation of players will make its own unwritten rules on what emotion is acceptable to show on the field.

Associated Press

Braves May File Complaint Over Turner Infield
Braves players are considering contacting the players' union to see if they can pressure their own club to make improvements at Turner Field, according to a source.

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Aaron Hicks Throws Ball 105 MPH From Outfield
The Yankees lost to the Athletics on Wednesday night, but Aaron Hicks provided a memorable highlight while playing defense in the outfield.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Jacob deGrom To Start For Mets On Sunday
Jacob deGrom has not pitched since April 8 due to a nagging lat injury.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Cardinals Looking Into Policy After Cubs T-Shirt Flap
The Cardinals intend to re-evaluate their "long-standing policy" of disallowing shirts with the word "suck" on them after a controversy this week at Busch Stadium, according to the club's head of

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Xander Bogaerts Leaves Game With Tight Left Quad
Xander Bogaerts left Wednesday night's 7-3 victory over the Rays with tightness in his left quadricep.

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ESPN Fires Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling posted an insensitive message on social media this week regarding transgender bathroom laws.

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Reds Considering Change At Closer
J.J. Hoover is struggling and Bryan Price says the Cincinnati Reds are considering a change at closer.

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Carlos Gonzalez Records 1,000th Hit Against Reds
Carlos Gonzalez collected his 1,000th career hit with his second double of Wednesday's game against the Reds.

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