May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Could Extend Murphy's Contract
A Mets insider called a deal that would buy out Daniel Murphy's final arbitration season and a few free agent years "possible."

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Schilling Tweets 'I Am In Remission'
Curt Schilling hadn't indicated the type of cancer or his prognosis, but has posted pictures of himself undergoing treatments.

ESPN

Mariners Expected To Discuss Dunn, Others With White Sox
Seattle could inquire about Adam Dunn, Alexei Ramirez and Dayan Viciedo.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Broken Leg Ends Carlos Correa's Season
Carlos Correa has had season-ending surgery after breaking his right fibula.

Associated Press

A's Agree To 10-Year Lease Deal
Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff says the club has reached a 10-year lease agreement with the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority to stay at the Oakland Coliseum.

Associated Press

Masterson Battling Sore Knee, Will Skip Start
Justin Masterson will not start for the Indians on Sunday as he battles a sore knee.

Associated Press

Price: I've Never Been As Good As I Am Right Now
David Price struck out 11 batters on Wednesday, becoming the first pitcher in a decade to fan at least 10 in five straight starts.

Associated Press

Tim Lincecum Throws No-Hitter
The Giants' Tim Lincecum throws another no-hitter against the Padres, winning 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco.

SFGiants.com

Cole To Come Off DL, Face Mets
Gerrit Cole will come off the disabled list and start for the Pirates against the Mets on Saturday.

David Adler/MLB

Padres Receiving Strong Interest In Street, Benoit
San Diego is 10 games under .500 and recently dismissed Josh Byrnes as general manager.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pirates, Polanco Still Discussing Extension
Gregory Polanco is hitting .344/.420/.410 in 70 plate appearances.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN Deportes

Ramirez Will Report To Cubs On Thursday
Manny Ramirez will join the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on Thursday as a player/coach, the team has announced.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Upton Brothers Homer To Tie MLB Record
The Upton brothers homered in the same game as teammates for the fourth time on Tuesday night, tying the Guerreros and Giambis in Major League history.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Trade Rumors Put Price In 'Bad Mood'
David Price's name will be involved in trade rumors up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, unless the Rays move him before.

Bill Chastain/MLB

Phillies Sign Grady Sizemore
The veteran outfielder was released by the Red Sox last week.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Stanton Wants To Compete In HR Derby
Giancarlo Stanton missed the event in 2012 because of injury and wasn't picked by National League captain David Wright last year.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Utley Not Planning To Wave No-Trade Rights
Chase Utley has no plans to waive his no-trade rights, which would allow him to veto a trade to another team.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Rays Prepared To Trade David Price
No trade is imminent, but the Rays are prepared to move David Price "right now" if the right offer is made, according to rival officials.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Angels Seeking Lefty Reliever, Maybe Closer
The Angels are seeking bullpen help as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline nears.

Jim Bowden/SiriusXM

Blue Jays Continue To Scout Samardzija
Much of the talk has been about Chicago's asking price, but the Cubs are reportedly interested in a package centered around right-hander Aaron Sanchez, left-hander Daniel Norris and center fielder Da

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Ortiz Given Hit, Apologizes To Scorer
David Ortiz saw his batting average increase by four points before even stepping to the plate on Monday night.

Ian Browne/MLB

Rangers Exploring Market For 'Core-Type' Players
The Rangers have begun exploring the trade market for some of their star players, according to a Major League source.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Hammel Open To Return If Cubs Trade Him
Jason Hammel, who will be a free agent after this season, is open to returning to the Cubs if he's traded over the next five weeks.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Strasburg To Give Up Chewing Tobacco
Stephen Strasburg is giving up smokeless tobacco following the death of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.

ESPN

Bautista, Tulowitzki Named Captains For HR Derby
Jose Bautista and Troy Tulowitzki have been named the captains for next month's Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game.

Associated Press

Cashner Lands On DL With Sore Shoulder
Andrew Cashner "wasn't feeling well" and the team decided to place him on the DL instead of just skip one start to make sure he recovers, according to Bud Black.

Associated Press

Only Eight First-Round Picks Are Unsigned, Without Agreement
Carlos Rodon, who the White Sox took third overall, is the highest pick without a deal in place.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Rollins Wants To Stay With Phillies
The Phillies are struggling and his name has come up in trade rumors, but Jimmy Rollins has no plans to play elsewhere.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Red Sox Aren't Targeting Matt Kemp
The Red Sox have been linked to Matt Kemp in the past, but there is nothing currently going on between the Dodgers and Red Sox, according to a source.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Brady Aiken To Sign With Astros
Aiken, who is from Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, was the No. 1 overall pick earlier this month.

Mark Berman/FOX Houston