June 2017 - Baseball Wiretap

Mookie Betts Has Eight RBIs From Leadoff Spot To Tie Record
Mookie Betts is one of only five players who have recorded eight RBIs in a game from the leadoff spot since 1920.

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2017 All-Star Starting Lineup / Roster Announced
The Nationals' Bryce Harper is MLB's Leading Vote-Getter for the 2017 All-Star Game.

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Yankees Trade Matt Wotherspoon To O's
The Yankees will receive international signing bonus pool money from the Orioles in exchange for Matt Wotherspoon.

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McCutchen Will Remain In CF When Marte Returns
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle told reporters on Sunday that Starling Marte will play left field when his suspension ends.

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Justin Verlander's 'K' Streak Ends At 331 Games
Justin Verlander was tied with Curt Schilling for the sixth-longest strikeout streak since 1913.

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Blue Jays Trade Grilli To Rangers For Prospect, Cash
Jason Grilli was 2-4 with one save for the Blue Jays.

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Starling Marte To Begin Rehab With Class-A Bradenton
Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is currently serving an 80-game major-league suspension for using a PED.

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Freddie Freeman Plays Third Base In First Rehab Game
Braves star Freddie Freeman played third base for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

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Astros' David Paulino Gets 80-Game Suspension
Rookie pitcher David Paulino tested positive for Boldenone.

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Clint Frazier Hits HR In Major League Debut
Yankees' prospect Clint Frazier hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of Saturday's loss to the Astros.

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Dodgers-Padres Discipline Issued By MLB
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has received a one-game suspension which he served tonight in San Diego.

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Rangers Will Try Closer-By-Committee Approach
The Rangers will now use Alex Claudio, Matt Bush, Jose Leclerc, and Keone Kela to close games.

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David Price Has Words With Dennis Eckersley After Win
Red Sox pitcher David Price had a verbal confrontation color commentator Dennis Eckersley after Thursday's win over the Twins.

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MLB Hitters Set New HR Record
Justin Smoak's home run was the 1,070th across the majors in June, breaking the previous mark set in May, 2000.

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Dave Roberts, Andy Green Ejected After Dispute
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shoved Padres manager Andy Green as benches cleared on Friday night.

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Madison Bumgarner Has Rusty Rehab Start
Madison Bumgarner allowed four runs over 3 2/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night.

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