March 2017 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox Scouting Todd Frazier For Possible Trade
The Red Sox have been scouting Todd Frazier given the poor production they've received from third base this season.

Tom Cafardo/Boston Globe

Diamondbacks Place Taijuan Walker On DL
The Diamondbacks have placed Taijuan Walker on the disabled list with a blister.

Connor Byrne/MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Considered Walking Mike Trout With Bases Loaded
The Mets considered walking Mike Trout with the bases loaded in the ninth inning of Saturday's game.

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Eric Gagne Ends Comeback Attempt
Eric Gagne has elected to end his comeback attempt.

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Tim Tebow Hits Third Minor League Home Run
Tim Tebow entered the game hitting .220 in 34 games for the Mets affiliate with 26 hits, five doubles, 12 RBIs, 13 walks and 35 strikeouts.

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Aaron Sanchez Placed On DL For Third Time This Season
Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez has a laceration on his middle finger.

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David Price To Throw One More Rehab Start
Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will throw for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday.

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White Sox, Cuban Outfield Prospect Agree On Deal
Luis Robert's deal with the White Sox is expected to be worth at least $25M, according to a Fox Sports report.

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Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda Hospitalized
The Orange County Register reported that former Dodgers' manager Tommy Lasorda has been in the hospital for several days.

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Braves Acquire Matt Adams From Cardinals
The Cardinals sent Matt Adams and cash to the Braves for prospect Juan Yepez.

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Astros Place Dallas Keuchel On DL
Astros ace Dallas Keuchel has a pinched nerve in his neck and is expected to miss only one start.

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Sale Ties Own Record By Striking Out 10 Batters In 8th Straight Game
Chris Sale and Pedro Martinez are the only pitchers in the modern-era with eight straight double-digit strikeout games.

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Dodgers Place Justin Turner On DL
Justin Turner has a Grade 1 strained right hamstring that he injured trying to score on Thursday.

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Sandy Alderson: Mets Changing How They Handle Injuries
Sandy Alderson will now meet daily with the training staff, something he hasn't always done in the past.

Associated Press

Nationals Beginning To Explore Trade Market For Closer
David Robertson (White Sox), Kelvin Herrera (Royals) and A.J. Ramos (Marlins) are all being mentioned as possibilities.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

White Sox, Cardinals Favorites To Sign Luis Robert
The White Sox and Cardinals are viewed as the favorites to sign Cuban youngster Luis Robert, according to reports.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

Angels To Sign Doug Fister
Doug Fister hasn't pitched this season and will likely be optioned to the Minor Leagues to prepare for a big league role.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Blue Jays Suspend Kevin Pillar Two Games For Homophobic Slur
The Blue Jays have suspended Kevin Pillar for two games for yelling an anti-gay slur at a Braves pitcher.

Associated Press

Freddie Freeman Out 10 Weeks With Fractured Wrist
The Braves will be without Freddie Freeman for approximately 10 weeks after an MRI and CT scan revealed a nondisplaced left wrist fracture.

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Extension Talks 'Highly Doubtful' During Season For J.D. Martinez
J.D. Martinez says he'd love to remain with the Tigers, but that it's "highly unlikely" there will be any contract negotiations during the season.

Jordan Horrobin/MLB

Alex Rodriguez Coy About Getting Invite To Derek Jeter's Ceremony
Alex Rodriguez declined to elaborate when asked if he was invited to be a part of Derek Jeter's No. 2 retirement ceremony Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Braves Miffed After Jose Bautista Homers, Stares Down Pitcher
Benches emptied in Wednesday's game between the Braves and Blue Jays after Jose Bautista hit a home run, stood at home plate and stared toward Eric O'Flaherty before flipping the bat away.

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Freddie Freeman Set For Tests On Left Wrist
Freddie Freeman left Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays after getting struck on the left wrist by a pitch in the fifth inning.

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Brewers Move Struggling Wily Peralta To Bullpen
Wily Peralta has a 6.08 ERA in 40 innings this season.

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Twins Have Homered In 16 Straight Games
Byron Buxton hit a home run in the fourth inning on Tuesday night to help the Twins tie a 38-year-old franchise record with a homer in 16 straight games.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Marlins Option Tom Koehler To Triple-A
Tom Koehler, 30, has been a fixture in Miami's rotation since 2013 and hasn't thrown a pitch in the Minor Leagues since then.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Mariners Turn To Committee At Closer
Edwin Diaz has been removed as the closer for the Mariners, who will use a committee going forward.

ESPN

Joe Maddon Becomes Eighth Active Manager With 1,000 Wins
Joe Maddon celebrated with a glass of red wine made by Big Smooth Wines out of Lodi, California in the press room.

Associated Press

Bryce Harper Has Now Homered At Every NL Ballpark
Bryce Harper hit a home run to the last row of seats in right field in the top of the ninth at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.

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Theo Epstein Isn't Worried About Struggling Cubs
The Cubs are 19-19 after winning the World Series last fall and have a losing record at home.

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