Trevor Story hit two home runs on Monday, becoming the first player in Major League history to do so in his debut on Opening Day.
July 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Trevor Story Makes History With Two HRs In Debut
Sonny Gray Scratched For Start With Food Poisoning
Sonny Gray was scratched from his Opening Day start for the Athletics because of food poisoning that sent him to the emergency room for intravenous fluids Monday morning.
Utley Rule Costs Braves Baserunner In Loss To Nationals
Major League Baseball's new "Chase Utley Rule" cost the Braves a baserunner in their 4-3, extra-inning loss to the Nationals.
Rangers Haven't Made Firm Extension Offer To Adrian Beltre
Adrian Beltre does not want to negotiate during the season, but said he would consider offers if it were a means of a mere "yes" or "no" to a proposal from the Rangers.
Extension Talks Between Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays Likely Done
The possibility of a contract extension between the Blue Jays and Edwin Encarnacion appears to be over.
Luke Gregerson To Close For Astros
Luke Gregerson, 31, had a career-high 31 saves in 36 chances and a 3.10 ERA as Houston's closer last season.
Reds Promote Prospect Robert Stephenson
The Reds have promoted top pitching prospect Robert Stephenson, who they plan to start Thursday against the Phillies.
Astros-Yankees Opener Postponed Until Tuesday
Monday afternoon's season opener between the Astros and Yankees at Yankee Stadium has been postponed because of a forecast for bad weather.
Edinson Volquez Pitches In Batting Practice Cap
Edinson Volquez pitched the first inning of Sunday night's Royals-Mets game in what looked like a batting practice hat.
Diamondbacks Weighing Center Field Addition
The Diamondbacks haven't ruled out acquiring a center fielder to replace A.J. Pollock, according to a report.
Yoenis Cespedes On Outfield Drop: 'I'm Human'
After a season-opening loss, Yoenis Cespedes was in no mood to discuss his drop of a first-inning line drive off the bat of Mike Moustakas on Opening Night.
Royals Say Mets' Presence Soured Championship Celebration
The 2016 schedule was released last September, many weeks before the season's final pitch, and increased interleague play setup a World Series rematch.
MLB's Average Salary Rises 4.4 Percent To $4.38M
The Dodgers again topped MLB spending for the third straight season.
Source: Pirates, Gregory Polanco Agree To Five-Year Deal
Gregory Polanco's deal is believed to be in the mid-$30 million range, according to an source.
South Korean Hyun Soo Kim Makes O's Opening Day Roster
Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim signed a two-year, $7M deal with the Orioles last December.
Cards' Matt Holliday Will Start At First Base
Matt Holliday had balked about playing first base in previous seasons.
Cardinals Place Brayan Pena On 15-Day DL
Cardinals backup catcher Brayan Pena has a loose body in his left knee and will likely have surgery.
Stephen Strasburg Will Start Nats' Second Game
Stephen Strasburg had been originally scheduled to pitch the Nationals home opener.
Yankees Name CC Sabathia No. 5 Starter
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that CC Sabathia has the starting job on a provisional basis.
Red Sox Have $48.1M Committed To Bench Players
The Red Sox have made tough decisions to put Travis Shaw and Brock Holt into the starting lineup over Pablo Sandoval and Rusney Castillo entering the season.
Reds Claim Dan Straily From Padres
It was reported earlier Friday that the Padres had placed Dan Straily on waivers.
Orioles Release Miguel Gonzalez
Miguel Gonzalez, 31, had agreed to a $5.1 million arbitration salary for the coming season.
Padres To Sign Jeremy Guthrie
Jeremy Guthrie was released by the Rangers earlier this week when he exercised an opt-out clause in his contract.
Rangers, Indians Discussing Reliever-For-Starter Trades
The Rangers have yet to name their No. 5 starter as they work through potential trade scenarios.
Five Teams Interested In Miguel Gonzalez
The White Sox are "aggressively pursuing" his services, while the Athletics, Blue Jays, Marlins and Angels also have some level of interest.
Dodgers Games Remain Inaccessible To Many
Time Warner Cable has admitted defeat in its attempt to get the Los Angeles Dodgers' games televised in more Southern California households this season.
Masahiro Tanaka Will Start On Opening Day For Yankees
Masahiro Tanaka will face Dallas Keuchel, last season's AL Cy Young Award winner.
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