May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers Targeting Victorino, Dempster, Soriano
The Dodgers remain interested in Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino and Alfonso Soriano.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Red Sox Fielded Calls About Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby Ellsbury will be eligible for free agency after the 2013 season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Red Sox Won't Trade Josh Beckett
The Rangers were the most likely partner, but Texas only had lukewarm interest in acquiring Josh Beckett.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Teixeira To Have MRI On Wrist
Forced to leave Monday night's loss to the Orioles, Mark Teixeira will undergo an MRI on his injured left wrist.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN`

Morales Homers From Both Sides In Same Inning
He is just the third player in baseball history to accomplish the feat.

Associated Press

M's Trade Brandon League To Dodgers For Two Prospects
The Mariners have traded relief pitcher Brandon League to the Dodgers for two prospects.

Seattle Times

Braves Send Two Prospects To Cubs For Maholm, Johnson
The Braves have acquired Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson from the Cubs in exchange for Arodys Vizcaino and Jayne Chapman.

Associated Press

Rangers Send Prospect To Cubs For Geovany Soto
The Rangers have acquired Geovany Soto from the Cubs for minor league pitcher Jake Brigham.

ESPN.com

Pirates Acquire Travis Snider From Jays
The Pirates have sent Brad Lincoln to the Blue Jays in exchange for Travis Snider.

Press Release

Orioles Debating Deal For Blanton
The Orioles are trying to decide whether to make an offer for Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton, according to sources.

MLB.com

Mariners Getting Calls About Brandon League
The White Sox, Dodgers and Giants are teams known to have interest in Brandon League.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Red Sox Willing To Eat Salary To Facilitate Beckett Trade
Josh Beckett has two years and $37.3 million left on his contract.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Source: Cliff Lee To Rangers 'Not Going To Happen'
The Phillies are believed to be looking for a large package of players in return for Cliff Lee.

Jayson Stark/ESPN (via Twitter)

Source: Beckett Isn't Headed To Rangers
The Red Sox are rumored to be shopping Josh Beckett.

Rob Bradford/WEEI.com (via Twitter)

Source: Rangers Chasing After Lee
Cliff Lee is in play on the trade market and the Rangers are considered the favorite to land the left-hander, according to a source.

ESPN.com

Brewers Fire Stan Kyles
Milwaukee's bullpen has struggled mightily as of late.

Associated Press

Battling Fatigue, Sale's Next Start Uncertain
The White Sox aren't sure when Chris Sale will make his next start as he battles fatigue.

ESPN.com

Rangers May Focus On Bullpen Help
Initially looking for a starter, the Rangers may have shifted their focus to the bullpen ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline.

MLB.com

Correia Desires Trade From Pirates
Kevin Correia wants a trade after he was moved out of the rotation last week to make room for Wandy Rodriguez.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Marlins Want Olt From Rangers In Deal For Johnson
The Rangers continue to scout Josh Johnson, but the asking price for the Marlins right-hander remains high.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Maddon Wouldn't Bet On Rays Making Trade
Tampa Bay right-hander James Shields has been mentioned often in trade rumors this month.

St. Petersburg Times

Mariners Considering Willingham, Craig
The Mariners would like to add a hitter that can help them over the next two or three seasons.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Padres Weighing Offers For Headley
San Diego is believed to have a number of offers on the table.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Red Sox 'Trying To Dump' Beckett
With the trade deadline looming, a Major League executive claims that the Red Sox are trying to trade Josh Beckett.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Francona Apologizes To Valentine Via Text
Terry Francona held court with members of the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

MLB.com

Mets, Cubs Discussed Geovany Soto
The Mets and Cubs have discussed Geovany Soto, but a deal is not likely between the two clubs, according to a source.

New York Daily News

Mariners May Soon Deal League
The right-handed reliever has a 3.05 ERA in 45 innings this season.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Extend Search To Include Choo
Texas has expanded their search to another hitter and a reliever ahead of Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Twins Listening To Offers For Span
Minnesota is not expected to deal the center fielder unless they receive a Major League starter back in return.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today (via Twitter)

Brian Roberts Out For Season
Brian Roberts will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.

Associated Press