June 2017 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Sign Neil Ramirez To Bolster Bullpen
Neil Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Sunday.

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Indians Promote Top Prospect Bradley Zimmer
Bradley Zimmer, 24, was a first round pick of the Indians in 2014.

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Diamondbacks Unlikely To Sign Doug Fister
The Diamondbacks are probably out of the running to sign Doug Fister, according to general manager Mike Hazen.

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Carlos Gomez To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
The Rangers have placed Carlos Gomez on the disabled list and he will be sidelined for at least a month with a right hamstring strain.

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Mother's Day Shoes Nearly Injured Jose Altuve
Jose Altuve was in the lineup for the Astros on Monday after giving the club a scare because his special Mother's Day shoes were too snug.

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Ross Detwiler Opts Out Of Contract With Athletics
The Athletics have released Ross Detwiler from his Minor League contract after he exercised his opt-out clause with the club.

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Jose Quintana Remains Popular Target On Trade Market
Jose Quintana has a 4.38 ERA through eight starts, but remains a hot target on the trade market.

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Sarcastic Joe Maddon Has 'Ideas' For Safety Rules
Joe Maddon engaged in a sarcastic rant on safety on Sunday morning after going off on the subject after a loss on Saturday as well.

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Drew Pomeranz Headed For MRI On Left Triceps
Drew Pomeranz walked off the mound before the start of fourth inning with left triceps tightness on Sunday.

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Yankees Retire Derek Jeter's No. 2
Over his 20-year career, Derek Jeter served as the franchise's 13th captain and won five World Series.

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David Price Throws Well In Simulated Game
David Price is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday in Buffalo.

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Yankees Place Aroldis Chapman On DL
GM Brian Cashman said that Aroldis Chapman won't pitch in a game for at least four weeks because of left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation.

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Nationals, Bryce Harper Agree To $21.625M Deal For 2018
Outfielder Bryce Harper can become a free agent after the 2018 season.

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Buster Posey Hits 17th Inning HR To Beat Reds
Giants catcher Buster Posey caught 269 pitches in Friday night's marathon game in San Francisco.

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M's Lose Hisashi Iwakuma For Four To Six Weeks
Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma is suffering from inflammation in his right shoulder.

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Brewers Place Ryan Braun On DL With Calf Strain
Ryan Braun hopes to be back in the Brewers' lineup when the 10 days expire.

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Jeurys Familia Could Miss The Rest Of The Season
Mets closer Jeurys Familia underwent surgery to repair a blood clot in his pitching arm on Friday.

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Hunter Greene, Brendan McKay Leading Candidates To Go No. 1 In Draft
The Twins have the first overall pick in next month's amateur draft and the pick is expected to be one of two players.

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Gerrit Cole Could Hit Trade Market At Midseason
Rival executives believe the Pirates could put Gerrit Cole on the trading block this summer.

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Mets Will Be Very Careful With Amed Rosario
Amed Rosario, 21, is hitting .364/.406/.496 in 143 plate appearances for Triple-A Las Vegas this season.

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Yonder Alonso Has Incorporated Front Leg Kick
Yonder Alonso has enjoyed a burst in power thanks to a commitment to improving himself as a hitter.

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Twins To Promote Jose Berrios
The Twins will promote Jose Berrios to step into the rotation this Saturday.

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Two Mariners Delayed By Visa Issues
A pair of Mariners were delayed by visa issues and did not arrive in time for the start of Thursday night's loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto.

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David Ortiz Rips Bobby Valentine As 'Irrational, Clueless'
David Ortiz had strong words for Bobby Valentine in his new autobiography, calling his one-time manager "arrogant," "disrespectful," "irrational," "clueless" and "aggravating as hell."

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Jeurys Familia Has Clot In Throwing Shoulder
Jeurys Familia has been diagnosed with an arterial clot in his right shoulder and will travel to see Dr. Robert Thompson in St. Louis for further evaluation and possible surgery.

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Athletics Send Jharel Cotton To Triple-A Nashville
Jharel Cotton, 25, is 3-4 with a 5.68 ERA in seven starts this season.

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Phillies Sign Pete Mackanin To New Two-Year Contract
The Phillies have signed Pete Mackanin to a new two-year contract that could keep him with the team through the 2019 season.

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David Price To Make Rehab Start On Sunday
David Price is scheduled for his first Minor League rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Pawtucket.

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Joe Maddon Blames Fatigue For Cubs' Slow Start
The Cubs are 17-17, 2.5 games back of first place in the National League Central.

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Salvador Perez Claims HBP From Chris Archer Was Intentional
Salvador Perez took issue with being on the receiving end of a 96-mph errant fastball from Chris Archer on Wednesday night.

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