May 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

A's Still Unsure If Kyler Murray Will Report
Kyker Murray has a locker and a No. 73 jersey waiting for him in the A's spring training clubhouse.

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Pirates, Melkey Cabrera Agree To Minor League Deal
Veteran outfielder Melkey Cabrera can make up to $2M in performance bonuses with the Pirates.

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Madison Bumgarner Nixes Opener Strategy
Giants ace Madison Bumgarner told manager Bruce Bochy "If you're using an opener in my game, I'm walking right out of the ballpark."

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Marlins President Wants Fans To Give Team A Chance
The Marlins gathered for the first time to greet fans on Saturday wearing new uniforms.

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Brett Lawrie Signs With Brewers
Infielder Brett Lawrie has not played since he was released before the 2017 season.

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Royals Sign Homer Bailey To Minor League Deal
The deal for pitcher Homer Bailey includes an invitation to the club's big league spring training camp.

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Francisco Lindor To Miss Start Of Season
Francisco Lindor will miss the start of the season with a strained right calf.

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Rangers Sign Hunter Pence To Minor League
Hunter Pence spent the last six-plus seasons with the Giants.

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MLB To Rename Disabled List As 'Injured List'
The league will make the change out of concern that the term "disabled" for injured players falsely conflates disabilities with injuries and an inability to participate in sports.

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Hal Steinbrenner Says Yankees Aren't Being Cheap
The Yankees aren't expected to land either of this offseason's two big free agents -- Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

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Phillies Acquire J.T. Realmuto From Marlins
The Marlins will receive Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospects Sixto Sanchez and Will Stewart, and an international bonus slot.

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Frank Robinson Dies At 83
Frank Robinson first African-American manager in Major League Baseball in history and the only player to win MVP in both leagues.

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Marlins Demanding Prospect From Phillies In J.T. Realmuto Trade
If the Phillies are going to acquire J.T. Realmuto from the Marlins, they are going to have to include Sixto Sanchez in the deal.

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MLB Finds 'No Credible Evidence' Of Discrimination By Mariners
The Mariners were accused of racism by former director of high performance, Dr. Lorena Martin, in November.

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Brad Boxberger Agrees To One-Year Deal With Royals
The contract is worth $2.2 million with $1 million in performance bonuses.

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Nationals, Jeremy Hellickson Agree Upon $1.3M Deal
Jeremy Hellickson could earn up to $4 million more through performance bonuses.

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Giants Meet With Bryce Harper
The Giants sent Larry Baer, Farhan Zaidi and Bruce Bochy to Las Vegas to meet with Bryce Harper.

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White Sox Keeping Offer To Manny Machado On Table
The White Sox have a "growing belief they'll land" Manny Machado.

Phil Rogers/Forbes

MLB, Union Discussing Major Rule Changes
A wide range of topics are being discussed including a three-batter minimum for pitchers, universal designated hitter, one trade deadline before the All-Star break and a 20-second pitch clock.

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Woman Died In August After Being Struck By Foul Ball At Dodger Stadium
A woman died in August as a result of being hit in the head by a batted ball at Dodger Stadium, according to a Los Angeles County coroner's report obtained by ESPN.

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Curtis Granderson Signs Minor League Deal With Marlins
If he's added to the 40-man roster, Curtis Granderson would earn $1.75 million on his one-year deal.

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Aaron Judge Would Welcome Bryce Harper On Yankees
Aaron Judge says he'd welcome Bryce Harper on the Yankees despite the fact that they play the same position.

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Cubs Respond After 'Racially Insensitive' Emails Are Leaked
Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Cubs, is distancing himself from what he characterized as "racially insensitive" email exchanges involving his father, Joe Ricketts.

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Phillies Remain Confident They'll Land Harper Or Machado
Teams have shuffled in-and-out of the mix for free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, but the Phillies remain confident they'll land one of the superstars.

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Mets, Jacob deGrom Haven't Discussed Extension Since December
Talks between the Mets and Jacob deGrom on a contract extension are at a standstill.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Nolan Arenado's Looming Extension Could Affect Harper, Machado
The value of Nolan Arenado's extension with the Rockies could drive up the demands of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

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Ozzie Guillen Wants To Manage Again
Ozzie Guillen, who hasn't managed since 2012, wants another Major League job.

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Indians Acquire Nick Wittgren From Marlins
Cleveland sent right-hander Jordan Milbrath to Miami in the deal.

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Francisco Liriano Agrees To Minor League Deal With Pirates
Francisco Liriano will make $1.8 million if he makes the Major League roster, according to a source.

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Bryce Harper Sends Cryptic Tweet After Super Bowl
After the conclusion of Super Bowl LIII, Bryce Harper posted a cryptic tweet simply saying "Loading..."

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