June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Air Force Issues Apology To Derek Jeter Over Posting
An active-duty member of the Air Force had posted a photo on Facebook of a citation that Derek Jeter received on July 4.

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Dexter Fowler's Health Is Cubs' Concern
The Cubs hope inured outfielder Dexter Fowler can play in next week's All-Star Game in San Diego.

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Pirates To Start Top Prospect Tyler Glasnow
Pitching prospect Tyler Glasnow has a 1.78 ERA through 96 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis.

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Reyes Receives Standing Ovation, Goes Hitless In Loss To Marlins
Jose Reyes was grateful for the reception he received from fans at Citi Field on Tuesday night.

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Cubs Make All-Star History
The Cubs join the 1963 Cardinals as the only teams to have their entire infield start an All-Star Game.

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C.J. Wilson Likely To Have Shoulder Surgery
Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson is tentatively scheduled for shoulder surgery next week.

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Jose Reyes To Bat Lead-Off, Play Third Base
Jose Reyes understands he won't be welcomed back by everyone.

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Jung Ho Kang Investigated For Alleged Sexual Assault
Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang is considered a "person of interest" in an allegation of sexual assault.

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2016 All-Star Game Starters Announced
Royals catcher Salvador Perez was Major League Baseball's leading vote-getter, while Cubs star Anthony Rizzo led the NL in voting.

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Tigers Place Daniel Norris On 15-Day DL
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris is suffering from a right oblique strain.

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Julio Teheran To Miss Next Start For Braves
Julio Teheran is being treated for an infection in his right thigh.

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Royals Place Wade Davis On DL With Forearm Strain
The Royals have called up pitcher Brooks Pounders from Triple-A Omaha.

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Tigers Place Jordan Zimmerman On DL
Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmerman is suffering from a right neck strain.

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Jose Reyes To Rejoin Mets On Tuesday
Jose Reyes will assume the third base position for the Mets.

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Bryant Should Be OK After Outfield Collision
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Kris Bryant should be OK after leaving Monday's game in the fifth inning.

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Indians DFA Joba Chamberlain, Tom Gorzelanny
The Indians made several moves on Monday to help its overworked bullpen.

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Reds Fire Pitching Coach Mark Riggins
The Reds have named Mack Jenkins to replace Mark Riggins as pitching coach.

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Phillies To Skip Aaron Nola's Next Start
The Phillies hope the time off for Aaron Nola will "clear his head."

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Nationals Activate Jonathan Papelbon
The Nationals have sent outfielder Michael Taylor to Triple-A Syracuse.

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Marlins Beat Braves In Fort Bragg Game
Major League Baseball thanked the military on Sunday night, as Fort Bragg hosted Sunday Night Baseball.

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Dodgers Nearing Decision On Hyun-Jin Ryu
Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu has been out since last year after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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D-Backs Place Zack Greinke On 15-Day DL
D-Backs starting pitcher Zack Greinke has a left oblique strain.

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MLB Suspends Edwin Encarnacion One-Game
Edwin Encarnacion is eligible to play while he appeals the penalty.

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Swisher Stepping Away From Baseball For Family Time
Nick Swisher plans to keep training and keep his options open for next season.

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Angels Rout Red Sox 21-2 At Fenway Park
C.J. Cron went 6-for-6 to lead the Angels to a 21-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday.

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Baker Talks To Harper About Failing To Hustle On Long Hit
One of Bryce Harper's two singles on Friday night should have been least a double.

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A's Agree To Terms With Cuban Prospect Lazaro Armenteros
Outfielder Lazaro Armenteros receives a $3 million signing bonus from the Oakland A's.

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David Ortiz Celebrates 2,000th Hit, 522nd HR
With his 522nd career home run, David Ortiz now is in sole possession of 19th place on the all-time list.

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Indians Beat Jays In 19th Inning For 14th Straight Win
Carlos Santana homered off Jays infielder Darwin Barney in the 19th inning on Friday.

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Athletics Expected To Trade Rich Hill
The Athletics haven't considered trading Sonny Gray, but since they aren't in contention moving Hill makes a lot of sense.

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