The Cardinals have granted Aledmys Diaz permission to leave the team to attend a private memorial service for childhood friend Jose Fernandez.
June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Aledmys Diaz Granted Leave For Jose Fernandez Memorial
Yankees Could Make Run At Re-Signing Aroldis Chapman
The Yankees are expected to make a run at re-signing Aroldis Chapman, who they traded to the Cubs this summer.
Pirates Hope To Re-Sign Sean Rodriguez
The Pirates hope to re-sign Sean Rodriguez, who they signed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal last offseason.
Major Leaguers On Pace To Hit Second-Most Home Runs Ever In 2016
Major League hitters clubbed 5,392 home runs heading into Sunday's action, a pace that would surpass the second-most productive season in history when 5,528 long balls were hit in 1999.
Bryce Harper Leaves With Injury, Benches Clear Between Pirates-Nats
Jung Ho Kang tried to deke Bryce Harper, pretending he had the ball and leading to an awkward slide by Harper.
MLB Record: Red Sox Strike Out 11 Straight Rays
Eduardo Rodriguez and Heath Hembree combined to strike out 11 consecutive batters to establish a major league-record on Sunday.
Jose Fernandez Dies In Boating Accident At Age Of 24
The U.S. Coast Guard says Jose Fernandez was one of three people killed in a boat crash off Miami Beach early Sunday.
Zack Greinke Unlikely To Pitch Again This Season
Zack Greinke's MRI on his shoulder Friday showed no evidence of structural damage.
If Matz Pitches Again This Season, It Will Be Out Of The Bullpen
Mets pitcher Steven Matz has not pitched since August 14 because of a shoulder impingement.
Pablo Sandoval Progressing 'Faster Than Expected'
Red Sox manager John Farrell has not ruled out Pablo Sandoval rejoining the team, if needed.
Mets Scratch Noah Syndergaard's Start On Saturday
Sean Gilmartin will make a spot start for the Mets on Saturday against the Phillies.
Dodgers Honor Vin Scully's 67-Year Career
Vin Scully, 88, will retire following next Sunday's game at San Francisco.
Zack Greinke's MRI Shows Only Swelling
D-Backs pitching ace Zack Greinke could be available to start next week.
M's Suspend Steve Clevenger Over Remarks
The Mariners have suspended Steve Clevenger for the rest of the season after the catcher posted a pair of inflammatory tweets Thursday.
Rangers To Sign Cuban Third Baseman Yanio Perez
Yanio Perez will receive a $1.1 million signing bonus.
Ivan Nova Seeking $70M Deal, Pirates Have Made Extension Offer
The Pirates are working to keep Ivan Nova from hitting free agency and have made extension offers to the pitcher.
Mets May Play Regular Season Games In London
The Mets are said to be in talks with London mayor Sadiq Khan, who recently threw out the first pitch at Citi Field, about playing a regular season game overseas.
Steve Clevenger Apologizes For Inflammatory Tweets
The Mariners are reviewing "all internal options" regarding the matter.
Nationals Have Initiated Extension Talks With Wilson Ramos
The Nationals have reportedly offered Wilson Ramos a deal of at least $30 million over three years.
Rob Antony Will Be Only In-House Candidate To Interview With Twins
The Twins may be getting closer hiring some executives for their shuffled front office.
Pirates Acquire Phil Coke From Yankees
The Pirates have acquired Phil Coke from the Yankees for cash considerations.
Nationals Meet With Bryce Harper To Discuss Reported Injury
The Nationals have reportedly met with Bryce Harper to determine whether he's dealing with an injury the club wasn't told about.
Edinson Volquez Hopes To Return To Royals, Will Consider Option
Edinson Volquez suggested that he is tempted to exercise his end of a $10 million option, though he'll assess the market after the season.
Daniel Murphy Not Responding To Treament On Leg
Daniel Murphy missed his fourth straight game on Wednesday as he isn't responding to treatment on his injured leg.
Gary Sanchez Fastest To 19 HRs In Major League History
Gary Sanchez has become the first player in Major League history to hit 19 home runs in his first 45 games.
Nationals Deny Bryce Harper Is Playing Through Shoulder Injury
For the second time this season, Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reported on Tuesday that Bryce Harper is playing through a right shoulder injury.
Johnny Cueto Will Undergo MRI For Groin Strain
Johnny Cueto was in a good mood after leaving his start early, joking that the injury felt like "a crab going there and biting me."
Yasiel Puig Sends Madison Bumgarner '#DONTLOOKATME' T-Shirt
A day after Yasiel Puig and Madison Bumgarner feuded on the field, Puig sent Bumgarner a t-shirt with '#DONTLOOKATME' in block letters across the front.
Jacob deGrom To Have Surgery, Season Over
Jacob deGrom will undergo surgery later this week to repair the ulnar nerve and remove scar tissue in his pitching elbow, according to a source.
Reds Surrender Major League Record 242nd Home Run
The Reds have been bad this season and now their futility will forever be remembered.
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