May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Royals Cruise To Win Over Giants, Force Game 7
The Royals defeated the Giants 10-0 on Tuesday night behind rookie pitcher Yordano Ventura.

ESPN.com

Aroldis Chapman Changes Agents
Aroldis Chapman has changed agents and will now be represented by Relativity Baseball.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Logan White Leaves Dodgers To Work For Padres
The Padres have hired longtime Dodgers amateur scouting director Logan White to work in their front office, according to sources.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Yankees, Mets Donate Berra Replicas
The Yankees and Mets will donate replicas of the priceless items that were stolen from the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Little Falls, New Jersey on Oct. 9.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Braves Hire Kevin Seitzer From Blue Jays
The Braves have hired Kevin Seitzer away from the Blue Jays to serve as hitting coach.

Associated Press

Aaron Lewis Apologizes For Botching Anthem
Aaron Lewis has apologized for botching the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during his performance before Game 5 of the World Series.

Associated Press

Bumgarner Could Pitch Out Of Bullpen In Game 6
Madison Bumgarner pitched a four-hit shutout in Game 5 on Sunday night.

ESPN

Blue Jays Likely To Make Buehrle Available
There is $19 million remaining on Buehrle's contract, so Toronto may have to assume some of the money.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Sources: Sternberg Has Discussed Moving Rays To Montreal
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg has been frustrated in his efforts to get out of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg and move to a new stadium in Tampa.

Bill Madden/New York Daily News

Perez Learns Of Friend's Death, Comes Up Big For Giants
As Juan Perez prepared for a possible spot role for the Giants in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night, he learned of the tragic death of his friend, Oscar Taveras.

Anthony DiComo/MLB

Giants Could Give Sandoval Deal Similar To Pence
The Giants have repeatedly shown a willingness to pay big money in order to re-sign their most identifiable players.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Maddon Was Unaware Of Opt Out Clause
Joe Maddon only learned of the opt-out clause in his contract with the Rays when the front office was obligated to inform him of the exit window in his contract.

Bill Chastain/MLB

Wainwright Has Minor Elbow Surgery
Adam Wainwright has had minor surgery on his right elbow, according to the Cardinals.

Associated Press

Bumgarner Pitches Shutout To Give Giants 3-2 Series Lead
Jake Peavy gets the first chance to seal it for the Giants when he starts Game 6 on Tuesday night against Royals' rookie Yordano Ventura.

ESPN.com

Oscar Taveras Killed In Car Accident
Taveras was driving in his native Dominican Republic.

RealGM Staff Report

Pence, Sandoval Lead Giants Past Royals To Even Series
The Giants rallied from three runs down to defeat the Royals 11-4 on Saturday night to tie the World Series at two games apiece.

ESPN.com

Stanton Wins Hank Aaron Award, Expects Normal Offseason
Giancarlo Stanton expects to have a normal offseason as he recovers from his facial injuries.

ESPN.com

Royals Find Giants' Infield Dirt 'Extra Wet'
The Royals felt the area around first base to be a bit mucky for Game 3 of the World Series.

ESPN.com

Royals Claim Moises Sierra Off Waivers From White Sox
The Royals have claimed Moises Sierra off waivers from the White Sox and have desingnated Liam Hendricks for assignment.

Press Release

Giants To Stick With Vogelsong As Game 4 Starter
Bruce Bochy has faith in Ryan Vogelsong to pitch Game 4 for the Giants on Saturday night.

ESPN.com

Pirates Acquire Justin Sellers From Indians For Cash
The Pirates have acquired infielder Justin Sellers from the Indians for cash considerations.

Press Release

Royals Edge Giants To Take 2-1 Series Lead
Jeremy Guthrie out-pitched Tim Hudson on Friday night as the Royals defeated the Giants 3-2.

ESPN.com

Royals Move Cain To Right For Game 3
Lorenzo Cain will be moved from center field to right for Game 3 of the World Series to boost defense in one of AT&T Park's trickiest positions.

Associated Press

Miguel Cabrera Has Ankle Surgery
Miguel Cabrera has undergone successful surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle and to repair a stress fracture.

Associated Press

Joe Maddon Steps Down As Manager Of Rays
Joe Maddon will become free to work on a deal with any club.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Perez Praised For Being Best-Smelling Catcher
Earlier this season Salvador Perez admitted to wearing perfume to get on the good side of umpires.

Mike Bertha/MLB

Blue Jays Getting Calls About Adam Lind
Lind had the highest batting average among left-handed hitters in the Major Leagues this year.

Bob Elliott/Toronto Sun

Giants Will Extend Qualifying Offer To Sandoval
The club hasn't had contract talks with Pablo Sandoval since spring training and that won't change until after the World Series ends.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Brewers Hire Coles As Hitting Coach
Darnell Coles returns to Milwaukee after spending this season as the assistant hitting coach for the Tigers.

Associated Press

Lincecum's Back Feeling Better; MRI Negative
Tim Lincecum underwent an MRI and the results showed no structural damage.

Jim Caple/ESPN