April 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

Chances 'Very Slim' Mookie Betts Will Play Second Base
The Red Sox will lose the designated hitter when the World Series shifts to Dodger Stadium for Games 3, 4 and 5.

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Brad Ausmus Ready To Embrace Analytics With Angels
Over the last year, Brad Ausmus says he's developed a deeper understanding of how traditional beliefs aren't always correct.

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Longtime Giants' Broadcaster Hank Greenwald Dies At 83
Hank Greenwald was the Giants’ lead radio announcer from 1979-86, returning in 1989 — after two season with the Yankees — through the 1996 season.

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Doug Melvin Would Likely Keep Mickey Callaway
If hired as the Mets new GM, Doug Melvin likely would retain Mickey Callaway as manager.

Mark McGwire Stepping Down As Padres' Bench Coach
Mark McGwire won't return as bench coach next season so he can spend more time with his family.

Red Sox Outlast Dodgers To Win Game 1
Andrew Benintendi and Eduardo Nunez led the Red Sox to a 8-4 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday night.

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Red Sox Add Drew Pomeranz To WS Roster
The Dodgers have added pitcher Scott Alexander to their roster, replacing Caleb Ferguson.

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Mets' GM Finalists Named
Brodie Van Wagenen, Doug Melvin, and Chaim Bloom appear to be the finalists for the Mets' GM position.

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LA To Start Clayton Kershaw In Game 1
Clayton Kershaw will oppose Chris Sale of the Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday.

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D-Backs, Eduardo Escobar Agree To Three-Year Deal
Eduardo Escobar's new three-year deal is worth $21 million.

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Lenny Dykstra Pleads Not Guilty To Drug, Terroristic Charges
Lenny Dykstra appeared in court Monday to answer charges of drug possession as well as making terroristic threats.

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Marlins Sign Cuban Prospects Victor Victor Mesa And Victor Mesa Jr.
The Marlins have signed top international outfielders Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. from Cuba.

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Reds Hire David Bell As New Manager
David Bell has agreed to a three-year deal with a team option for 2022.

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Angels Name Brad Ausmus As New Manager
Brad Ausmus was already working in the Angels' front office as an assistant to GM Billy Eppler.

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Cora: Mookie Betts Could Move To Second Base
Alex Cora didn't rule out the possibility of using Mookie Betts at second base when the World Series shifts to a NL ballpark next week.

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Marlins To Introduce Cuban Brothers
The Marlins will confirm the sighings of Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. on Monday.

Chris Sale Says Belly-Button Ring Caused Irritation
Red Sox ace Chris Sale said some belly-button bling was behind his hospital stay last weekend.

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Red Sox Open As Slight Favorites To Win World Series
The Red Sox open as minus -135 favorites in early betting in Las Vegas, while the Dodgers made plus-115.

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Cody Bellinger Named MVP Of The NLCS
Cody Bellinger hit a key home run in Game 7 against the Brewers and was named MVP of the series.

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Dodgers Power Their Way Back To World Series
The Dodgers beat the Brewers by the score of 5-1 on Saturday night to capture another NL pennant.

Jose Altuve Undergoes Knee Surgery
Astros star Jose Altuve underwent knee surgery on Friday, and is expected to be ready for spring training.

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Walker Buehler To Face Jhoulys Chacin In Game 7
Walker Buehler will start Game 7 for the Dodgers, opposing Jhoulys Chacin for the Brewers.

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Joe Girardi Withdraws Name From Reds' Managerial Search
Joe Girardi reportedly was one of three candidates to be considered for second interviews.

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Brewers Beat Dodgers To Force Game 7
The Brewers defeated the Dodgers by the score of 7-2 on Friday night to even the NLCS at three games apiece.

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Red Sox To Pitch Chris Sale In Game 1
Red Sox manager said on Friday that David Price will "probably" start Game 2 of the World Series.

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Chris Sale Ready For Next Start
Red Sox ace Chris Sale appears ready to pitch the World Series opener next Tuesday.

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Bregman: ALCS Loss Will Motivate Astros
The Astros bid to repeat as World Series champions is over after a 4-1 loss on Thursday night.

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Cardinals, Adam Wainwright Put Contract 'On Hold'
Pitcher Adam Wainwright will have to become a free agent before the agreement with the Cardinals can be finalized.

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Behind David Price, Red Sox Advance To World Series
David Price won his first postseason start on Thursday, as the Red Sox beat the Astros 4-1, and advance to the World Series for the first time since 2013.

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Red Sox Hold Off Astros, Take 3-1 Series Lead
The Red Sox needed a diving catch by Andrew Benintendi for the final out to edge the Astros 8-6 on Wednesday night.

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