May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Moore: 'Doubtful' Royals Will Re-Sign Shields
At this point, it's "doubtful" that the Royals will re-sign James Shields.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Orioles Will Receive 'Substantial' If Duquette Goes To Blue Jays
If the Blue Jays are able to wrestle Dan Duquette away from the Orioles, his incumbent club will receive "substantial" compensation.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Johan Santana Has Shoulder Soreness
Johan Santana, who is attempting a comeback, has experienced shoulder soreness following a Venezuelan Winter League outing.

ESPN

Pedro Will Represent Red Sox In Cooperstown
Pedro Martinez will represent the Boston Red Sox in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

ESPN

Braves, Kelly Johnson Agree To Minors Deal
Kelly Johnson, 33, will attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee and compete for roster spot as a utility player.

Associated Press

Giants Maintaining Contact With Vogelsong
Ryan Vogelsong has been linked to a number of other clubs, but the Giants have maintained contact with the right-hander.

Chris Haft/MLB

Reds Sign Jason Marquis To Minors Deal
Marquis, 36, spent much of 2014 recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Rockies Didn't Make Offer To Shields
There were rumors earlier this month that the Rockies may have been the mystery team that offered James Shields a five-year, $110 million contract.

Patrick Saunders/Denver Post

Mariners Interested In Reunion With Endy Chavez
The Mariners have a lot of outfielders, but are reportedly still interesting in bring back Endy Chavez.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Marlins Haven't Reached Offers For Haren
Dan Haren has stated his preference to pitch on the West Coast.

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Brewers Sign Willis To Minor League Deal
Dontrelle Willis hasn't appeared in a Major League game since 2011.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Giants Designate Marco Scutaro For Assignment
The club plans to retain Scutaro and continue working with him through his rehabilitation following back surgery that could end his career.

Associated Press

A-Rod Getting Hitting Tips From Bonds
Alex Rodriguez has met with Barry Bonds multiple times to get hitting tips as he prepares for his return to the Major Leagues.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Phillies: Nothing Imminent Involving Hamels
The Phillies are not close to dealing Cole Hamels, according to Ruben Amaro, Jr.

AJ Cassavell/MLB

Yoan Moncada Works Out For Yankees
The switch-hitter has also worked out for the Giants and had a total of seven workouts scheduled this month.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Braves Pursuing Jonny Gomes
The Braves are interested in Jonny Gomes as a potential platoon option in left field.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Executive 'Can't Imagine' Shields Getting Less Than $80M
James Shields remains on the free agent market as the best pitching option available.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Astros, Rangers Discussing Corporan Trade
The Astros and Rangers are discussing a Carlos Corporan trade after he was designated for assignment on Tuesday.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

MLB Looking To Shorten Inning Breaks
Under a new proposal by Major League Baseball, pitchers would be required to finish their warm-up pitches and be ready to make their first pitch of an inning 30 seconds before the end of all between-i

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Sandoval Says He Left Money On Table In San Francisco
Pablo Sandoval told MLB Network Radio on Tuesday that he didn't give the Giants a chance to make a final offer before he left for the Red Sox.

Cash Kruth/MLB

Yankees Were Never In On Scherzer
Max Scherzer is finalizing his seven-year, $210 million deal with the Nationals.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Colby Rasmus Nearing Deal With Astros
Rasmus, 28, is a .246 career hitter with 116 home runs in six big-league seasons with the Cardinals and Blue Jays.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Tigers Held No Negotiations With Scherzer
Scott Boras reached out to the Tigers to indicate Max Scherzer's interest in a reunion, but Dave Dombrowski said no negotiations took place.

James Schmehl/MLive.com

Rangers, Phillies Discussed Hamels Before Gallardo Deal
The Rangers held "in-depth trade talks" with the Phillies regarding Cole Hamels before they acquired Yovani Gallardo from the Brewers.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Could Nationals Trade Strasburg?
The Nationals made headlines when they agreed to terms on a seven-year deal with Max Scherzer on Sunday night, giving them the flexibility to deal a starter.

John Perrotto/USA Today

Cubs Aren't Ready To Name Bryant Third Baseman
The Cubs traded Luis Valbuena to the Astros in the Dexter Fowler deal on Monday, creating a void at third base.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Vogelsong, Astros May Be Close To Deal
Ryan Vogelsong, who has been in talks with the Astros, arrived in Houston on Monday.

Brian McTaggart/MLB

Rangers Acquire Gallardo From Brewers
The Rangers have traded three Minor Leaguers to the Brewers for Yovani Gallardo.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN

Cubs Acquire Dexter Fowler From Astros
The Cubs have acquired Dexter Fowler from the Astros in exchange for infielder Luis Valbuena and right-hander Dan Straily.

Charlie Wilmoth/MLB Trade Rumors

Johan Santana Has Offer, But It's Not From Twins
Johan Santana, who pitched two innings in the Venezuelan Winter League last week, already has an offer from a Major League club.

Darren Wolfson/1500 ESPN