April 2017 - Baseball Wiretap

Giants Promote Ryder Jones; DFA Aaron Hill
Aaron Hill batted just .132 in 34 games with the Giants this season.

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A's Make History As Three Teammates Hit First Career HR In Same Game
Matt Olson, Jaycob Brugman, and Franklin Barreto became the second trio in history to each hit their first career home run in the same game.

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O's Win 8-3 To Avoid Dubious Pitching Record
The Orioles pitching staff had given up at least five runs in 20 straight games.

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Roberto Osuna Suffering With Anxiety Issue
Roberto Osuna disclosed his situation to reporters on Saturday morning, after not pitching in a save situation on Friday night.

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Corey Seager Likely To Miss 3-4 Days With Hamstring Strain
Corey Seager suffered the injury in the second inning of Friday's win over the Rockies.

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White Sox Retire Mark Buehrle's No. 56 Jersey
Mark Buehrle spent 12 of his 16 major-league seasons with the White Sox.

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Source: Jorge Mas Becomes Bidder To Purchase Marlins
The Marlins future may be with Jorge Mas, a Cuban-American businessman.

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Yankees DFA Chris Carter; Promote Tyler Austin
Tyler Austin has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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Asdrubal Cabrera Asks To Be Traded
Asdrubal Cabrera is "not really happy" after the Mets asked him to move to second base.

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Red Sox Retire David Ortiz's No. 34
Big Papi became the 10th person to be so honored by the Boston Red Sox.

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Mike Trout Sought Lifetime Deal From Angels
Mike Trout settled for a six-year extension with the Angels after bringing up the idea of a lifetime deal with the club, according to sources.

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Marlins Could Trade Adeiny Hechavarria Very Soon
The Marlins are expected to trade shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria in the next few days, according to rival executives.

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Blue Jays Unlikely To Sell After Rebounding
The Blue Jays were 11 games under .500 in late April, but have rebounded since and are unlikely to sell off stars at the non-waiver trade deadline.

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Boston Renames Street After David Ortiz
The city of Boston has honored David Ortiz by renaming the street formerly known as Yawkey Way Extension, near Fenway Park, to David Ortiz Drive.

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A's Designate Stephen Vogt For Assignment
Stephen Vogt was an All-Star in each of the past two seasons for the club.

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Derek Jeter Tells MLB He Doesn't Have Money To Buy Marlins
Derek Jeter told Major League Baseball on Thursday that he doesn't have the necessary money to buy the Marlins and is still seeking help from other investors, according to a report.

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A's Working To Announce Site For New Ballpark
Athletics president Dave Kaval said this week that the team will announce its location to build a new ballpark within this calendar year.

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Addison Russell's Wife Files For Divorce, Won't Talk To MLB
Addison Russell's wife has filed for divorce and will not meet with Major League Baseball to discuss the investigation into domestic abuse claims.

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Freddie Freeman Originally Suggested Moving To Third
Freddie Freeman has played first base his entire Major League career.

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Mitch Williams Wins $1.5M Lawsuit Against MLB Network
A jury has awarded Mitch Williams $1.5 million in a civil case against MLB Network after he was fired following reports about his conduct at a Little League game.

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Mets Take Issue With Yasiel Puig's Home Run Trot
Yasiel Puig upset the Mets with a long look at his three-run homer Wednesday night in a Dodgers' victory.

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Matt Adams, Brandon Phillips Likely Trade Chips For Braves
Matt Adams and Brandon Phillips have produced in short stays with the Braves, which has only enhanced their potential trade value.

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Eric Hosmer Takes Lead At First Base In AL All-Star Voting
Eric Hosmer has taken over the lead at first base in the latest American League All-Star voting returns.

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Twins, Dillon Gee Agree To Minors Deal
Dillon Gee, 31, opted for free agency when he was outrighted by the Rangers over the weekend.

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Braves Could Play Freddie Freeman At Third Base Upon Return
The Braves may have to find a way to keep Matt Adams in the lineup when Freddie Freeman returns.

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Aaron Judge Undecided About Home Run Derby
Aaron Judge leads the Major Leagues with 24 home runs.

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Anthony Rizzo Won't Be Suspended For Violating Collision Rule
Major League Baseball says Anthony Rizzo violated the home-plate collision rule in Monday's game between the Cubs and Padres but will not be disciplined.

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Giants Haven't Yet Had 'Open For Business' Meeting
The Giants have an aging roster that is 20 games back of first place in the National League West.

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Rangers Unlikely To Trade Yu Darvish Prior To Free Agency
The Rangers are unlikely to trade Yu Darvish at midseason, even if they fall out of playoff contention in the American League, according to sources.

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MLB Upholds Hunter Strickland's Six-Game Suspension
Hunter Strickland began serving a six-game suspension Monday for brawling with Bryce Harper on May after his appeal was denied by Major League Baseball.

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