Two More Yomiuri Giants Found To Have Bet On Games - RealGM Wiretap
Nippon Professional Baseball announced on Wednesday that two more pitchers from the Yomiuri Giants had bet on professional baseball games.
The announcement comes just days before Japan's version of the World Series begins.
It follows revelations two weeks ago that Giants pitcher Satoshi Fukuda had bet on games involving his team as well as Major League Baseball. Fukuda did not appear for the top team this season Wholesale NCAA Jerseys China , so there is no suspicion that he fixed games, but gambling is a violation of NPB's charter.
Royals Sign Endy Chavez - RealGM Wiretap
The Royals have signed Endy Chavez to a minor league contract.
San Francisco also had some interest in the outfielder.
Chavez signed a one-year, $1.5MM deal with the Orioles last offseason and hit .203.236.278 in 169 plate appearances for Baltimore in 2012.
Tigers Clinch Playoff Spot With Seattle Loss - RealGM Wiretap
The Detroit Tigers clinched a playoff spot with a loss by the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.
Justin Verlander helped the Tigers along, allowing a single run in Detroit's 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The worst the Tigers can do now is one of the American League Wild Card spots. They are looking to win their fourth-straight division title and hold a two-game lead over the Kansas City Royals.
Ross Ohlendorf Leaves Game With Groin Injury - RealGM Wiretap
Ross Ohlendorf exited after two innings with right groin tightness, Texas' fifth starting pitcher injured in spring training, and the Rangers beat the Brewers on Sunday.
Ohlendorf joins Yu Darvish, Ross Detwiler, and Anthony Ranuado as departing starts prematurely with injuries. Derek Holland has been limited to one inning in a "B" game after experiencing a sore shoulder early in camp.
"I don't know when I'll be back Wholesale MLB Jerseys China ," Ohlendorf said. "I'll be fine at some point soon. I hurt my groin just a little bit. It was real slight. I just felt like I would irritate it if I stayed in."
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