May 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

Joe Maddon: Home Run Boom Is 'Extraterrestrial'
Joe Maddon is among those wondering what's going on with the baseball this season.

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David Ortiz May Not Have Been Target Of Shooting
David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman last week who mistook him for the real target, according to Dominican Republic officials.

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Max Scherzer Posts Seven Shutout Innings With Broken Nose
Despite suffering a broken nose and black eye one day prior, Max Scherzer tossed seven shutout innings for the Nationals on Wednesday.

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Nationals Would Want 'Franchise-Altering Return' For Max Scherzer
There are a number of factors at play when considering whether or not the Nationals will trade Max Scherzer before next month's deadline.

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Howie Kendrick Could Be Coveted Trade Target
He is hitting .333/.383/.602 with 12 home runs. His career high of 18 came in 2011.

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Max Scherzer Breaks Nose During Bunting Drill
Max Scherzer suffered a broken nose when he took a ball off his face during batting practice on Tuesday.

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White Sox Plan To Extend Netting To Foul Poles
The decision comes a week after a woman at Guaranteed Rate Field was struck in the head by a foul ball and hospitalized.

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Royals Would Put 'Crazy' Asking Price On Whit Merrifield
It appears unlikely that the Royals will trade Whit Merrifield at this year's deadline.

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Edwin Encarnacion: Being A Yankee 'Is Going To Be Fun'
After acquiring him over the weekend, the Yankees had Edwin Encarnacion in the lineup for the first time on Monday night.

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Dallas Keuchel Expected To Make Debut For Braves On Friday
After two Minor League starts, Dallas Keuchel is expected to make his debut with the Braves on Friday versus the Nationals.

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Latest AL All-Star Results Have Astros With Three Starters
The latest American League voting results are in with the All-Star Game just three weeks away.

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Manny Machado Says He Didn't Bump Umpire, Will Appeal Suspension
Manny Machado denies he made contact with plate umpire Bill Welke on Saturday night after being ejected and said he'll appeal his one-game suspension and fine.

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Charlie Blackmon Breaks 58-Year-Old Hitting Mark
Charlie Blackmon had 15 hits in the Rockies' four-game series against the Padres.

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Christian Yelich Hits Double Through Outfield Fence
The hit had an exit velocity of 117.9 mph, the fifth-highest base hit in Major League Baseball this season.

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Giancarlo Stanton To Return To Yankees On Tuesday
Giancarlo Stanton has been sidelined since April 1.

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Padres, Rockies Break Four-Game Series Scoring Record
The Padres and Rockies combined to set a modern-era record by scoring 92 runs in a four-game series.

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Yankees Option Clint Frazier To Triple-A
Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier was "pretty surprised" to find out he was being sent down.

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Angels Expect Justin Upton To Make Season Debut Monday
Justin Upton hist 30 home runs for the Angels last season.

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Twins Retire Joe Mauer's No. 7
An emotional Joe Mauer has his No. 7 jersey retired on Saturday night.

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Dallas Keuchel Eyes Braves After Shaky Minors Outing
Pitcher Dallas Keuchel said he felt good physically and eyes his debut with the Braves.

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Mets Place Noah Syndergaard On IL
The Mets have also activated second baseman Robinson Cano from the injured list.

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Rockies Option Brendan Rodgers To Triple-A
Infielder Brandon Rodgers was the Rockies' top prospect when he was recalled on May 17.

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Sources: Cubs Considering Sportsbook At Wrigley Field
The Illinois' new sports betting law prepares to take effect.

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Sources: M's Trade Edwin Encarnacion To Yankees
Edwin Encarnacion leads the AL with 21 home runs this season.

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Babe Ruth Yankees Jersey Sells For Record $5.64M At Auction
The Babe Ruth jersey sold at auction dates to around the 1928-30 period.

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Yu Darvish: Return To Dodger Stadium 'A Big Deal'
Yu Darvish will take the mound at Dodgers Stadium on Saturday night against his old teammates.

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Angles Designate Cody Allen For Assignment
Cody Allen has a 6.26 ERA over 23 innings in his first season with the Angels.

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Zack Greinke: Throwing No-Hitter Would Be 'A Hassle'
Zack Greinke has made 429 Major League starts, but he's never thrown a no-hitter.

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Ben Zobrist Could Return To Cubs This Season
Theo Epstein says there's a path for Ben Zobrist to return to the Cubs this season.

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Shohei Ohtani Becomes First Japanese Player To Hit For Cycle
Shohei Ohtani is the seventh different Angels player to hit for the cycle and the first since Mike Trout in 2013.

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