April 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

All 30 Teams To Wear Stoneman Douglas Caps This Week
Major League Baseball players will honor victims of last week's shooting by wearing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hats this week at spring training games.

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Eric Hosmer To Wear No. 30 With Padres To Honor Yordano Yentura
Yordano Ventura was killed in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic in February of last year, shocking the Royals organization.

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Red Sox Land J.D. Martinez With Five-Year, $110M Deal
The contract that includes opt-outs after the second and third years of the deal.

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Bryce Harper Says He Won't Discuss 'Anything Relative To 2019'
Bryce Harper used his first meeting of the season with reporters to declare that he won't discuss his impending free agency.

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Jake Odorizzi: Trade To Twins Provides 'Closure'
The Rays traded Jake Odorizzi to the Twins and the pitcher is ready to embrace his new surroundings.

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Ryan Braun Ready To Take Ground Balls At First Base
Ryan Braun has reported to Spring Training and is ready to take ground balls at first base for the Brewers.

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Diamondbacks, Jarrod Dyson Agree Upon Two-Year Deal
The 33-year-old led the Mariners in stolen bases last season.

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Hunter Renfroe Drawing Trade Interest
Trade interest in Hunter Renfroe has picked up in the wake of the Padres signing Eric Hosmer.

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Jose Abreu Wants To Steal More Bases
Jose Abreu has dropped over ten pounds this offseason with a goal of stealing more bases for the White Sox this season.

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Aaron Boone Not Ready To Name Yankees' Opening Day Starter
The Yankees have three pitchers who have made Opening Day starts -- CC Sabathia, Sonny Gray and Masahiro Tanaka.

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Rangers Decide Not To Sign Seung-Hwan Oh
The Rangers discovered issues with Seung-Hwan Oh's arm during the physical exam.

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Longoria Dislikes Rays Decision To DFA Dickerson
The Rays designated outfielder Corey Dickerson on Saturday.

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Alderson: 'I Think Tebow Will Play In The Major Leagues'
The Mets appear to want Tim Tebow in the major leagues as quickly as possible.

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Angels Add Chris Young, Chris Carter
The Angels have agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Chris Young.

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Twins Trade Prospect To Rays For Jake Odorizzi
Pitcher Jake Odorizzi will provide the Twins some depth in the starting rotation.

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Rays Acquire C.J. Cron From Angels
The Rays have also designated outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment.

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Reports: Padres, Eric Hosmer Agree To Eight-Year Deal
Eric Hosmer's deal is reported to carry an average annual salary of $20M for the first five years.

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Scooter Gennett Wins Arbitration Case
Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett was awarded a raise to $5.7M.

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Indians Sign Rajai Davis To Minor League Deal
The Indians are bringing back outfielder Rajai Davis, who hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.

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Source: Giants, Tony Watson Agree To Multiyear Deal
Reliever Tony Watson was 7-4 with 10 saves last season for the Pirates and Dodgers.

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Tim Lincecum Hits 93 MPH For Scouts
Tim Lincecum held a Major League showcase outside of Seattle on Thursday.

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Brian Sabean 'Will Be More Involved' In Running Giants
Brian Sabean says he "will be more involved" in running the Giants at the Major League-level during the 2018 season.

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Eduardo Nunez Agrees To Re-Sign With Red Sox
The deal would be for one year with an option for 2019, according to a source.

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Blue Jays Sign Jaime Garcia To One-Year Deal
The Blue Jays have signed Jaime Garcia to a one-year, $10 million deal with a club option for 2019.

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Padres Optimistic In Pursuit Of Eric Hosmer
The Padres are willing to give up the financial flexibility to court anyone next offseason in order to land the first baseman.

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Diamondbacks Have Left J.D. Martinez's Locker Open
The Diamondbacks have left the door open for J.D. Martinez to return in free agency, keeping his No. 28 locker open in the clubhouse.

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Justin Verlander: 'American League Goes Through Us'
There has been a lot of talk about the Yankees and Indians, but Justin Verlander wants to remind people that the Astros are still the cream of the American League.

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Astros Haven't Discussed Extension With Dallas Keuchel
Dallas Keuchel has said that if a long-term deal is struck, it would have to come by Opening Day.

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Wade Miley Signs Minor League Deal With Brewers
Wade Miley will be guaranteed $2.5 million if he makes the Major League roster.

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Dodgers To Re-Sign Chase Utley
In 353 plate appearances last season, the infielder hit .236/.324/.405 with eight home runs.

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