June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Aroldis Chapman Rewarded With Steak Dinner For Three-Pitch Outing
Joe Madden owes Aroldis Chapman a steak dinner after the pitcher needed just three pitches to get three outs in the ninth inning on Thursday night.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Joe Girardi Denies A-Rod's Request To Play Third Base
Joe Girardi turned down Alex Rodriguez's request to play third base in his final game as a member of the Yankees on Friday in the Bronx.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Joe Girardi On Playing A-Rod: I'm Not Here For 'Farewell Tours'
Joe Girardi got heated several times while talking to reporters before Wednesday's Yankees-Red Sox game.

Brendan Kuty/NJ.com

David Peralta To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
David Peralta has had issues with his wrist since he first injured it last season, when he was informed that he may have irritated a ligament.

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Astros Designate Carlos Gomez For Assignment
"I know I didn't do my best," Carlos Gomez told the Houston Chronicle. "I wish the best to them. They have a great team and organization."

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David Ortiz 'Doing Much Better' After Fouling Pitch Off Leg
David Ortiz was helped off the field in the ninth inning on Wednesday, unable to put weight on his right foot.

Scott Lauber/ESPN

Prince Fielder: Doctors Told Me I Can't Play Anymore
Prince Fielder is still recovering from his second spinal fusion surgery in the past three years.

Jean-Jacques Taylor/ESPN

Phillies Planning To Play Aaron Altherr In Center Field
The plans have many wondering if the Phillies plan to dangle Odubel Herrera in trade talks this winter.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Cardinals To Promote Luke Weaver For Saturday Start
The Cardinals will promote Luke Weaver to start on Saturday in place of Michael Wacha.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB

Bryce Harper To Miss Third Straight Game With Stiff Neck
Bryce Harper wasn't in the starting lineup for the Nationals for Wednesday's game against the Indians, the third-straight game he's missed with a stiff neck.

Eddie Matz/ESPN

Tommy La Stella Would Rather Retire Than Not Play For Cubs
The Cubs have placed Tommy La Stella on the inactive list as he contemplates retirement.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Mets Plan To Discuss Extension With Neil Walker
New York acquired Neil Walker as a one-year rental this past offseason.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Michael Brantley Suffers Setback, Surgery Possible
The Indians have announced that Michael Brantley has suffered a setback in his recovery from a shoulder injury and surgery is a possibility.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Alex Rodriguez 'Disappointed' He's Not Starting
Alex Rodriguez is disappointed that he won't be in the starting lineup for the Yankees until Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Terry Francona Sits Out With Chest Pains
Terry Francona didn't manage the Indians on Tuesday night after complaining of chest pain while speaking to reporters before the game.

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Yankees Made Jacoby Ellsbury Available At Deadline
The Yankees sold prior to August 1, moving Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Miller, Carlos Beltran and Ivan Nova.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Red Sox Have No Plans To Honor Alex Rodriguez
The Red Sox paid great respect to both Mariano Rivera (2013) and Derek Jeter (2014) in recent years.

Scott Lauber/ESPN

Prince Fielder's Career Likely Over After Second Neck Surgery
Prince Fielder will likely be forced to retire as he is medically disabled and doctors will not clear him to play, according to a report.

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Tim Tebow Pursuing Professional Baseball Career
The former quarterback plans to hold a workout for Major League teams later this month.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Chase Utley Plans To Play In 2017 Season
Chase Utley intends to play next season, he told reporters on Monday.

Andy McCullough/Los Angeles Times

Ichiro Suzuki Donates 3,000-Hit Souvenirs To Hall Of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki has donated the jersey, cleats, arm guard and batting gloves he wore while becoming the 30th player in the history of Major League Baseball to reach 3,000 hits to the Hall of Fame.

Associated Press

Yasiel Puig Posts Videos Partying After Triple-A Loss
A few days after a demotion to the Minor Leagues, Yasiel Puig posted videos to his Snapchat account Monday night of him partying with his new Triple-A teammates.

ESPN

Giants Manager Bruce Bochy Hospitalized Overnight
The Giants said in a statement that Bruce Bochy is "resting comfortably" and will be monitored overnight.

ESPN.com

Brandon Crawford First In 41 Years To Get Seven Hits
Brandon Crawford put the Giants ahead with a single in the 14th inning of a 8-7 win over the Marlins on Monday night.

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Red Sox May Begin Playing Andrew Benintendi More Often
The Red Sox are already considering more playing time for Andrew Benintendi, who made his Major League debut last week.

Jason Mastrodonato/Boston Herald

Astros Promote Yulieski Gurriel To Double-A Corpus Christi
The Astros signed Gurriel to a five-year, $47.5 million deal last month.

Brian McTaggart/MLB

Hal Steinbrenner Brokered Deal With Alex Rodriguez
Hal Steinbrenner was the principal member of the Yankees' front office to discuss Alex Rodriguez's transition away from the club.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Miguel Sano Hits Baseball Off Tropicana Field Roof
Tropicana Field is known for its unique ground rules -- especially those pertaining to the catwalks.

Adrian Garro/MLB

Phillies Turn First Triple-Play At Petco Park
The Phillies turned the first-ever triple-play at Petco Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Brad Miller Upset Over Reduced Role
Brad Miller was not happy last week when the Rays informed him that he would not longer be the team's starting shortstop when Matt Duffy came off the disabled list.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times