May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Cosart Subject Of MLB Grambling Probe
MLB is looking into possible sports-related gambling ties involving Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart, a league official has confirmed.

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Matt Cain Admits To Lingering Discomfort
Matt Cain continues to progress in his recovery from elbow surgery, but admitted Tuesday that he is dealing with lingering discomfort.

Chris Haft/MLB

Padres Want To Sign Upton To Long-Term Deal
Justin Upton is entering the final season of the six-year, $61.25 million deal he signed with the Diamondbacks in 2010.

Barry M. Bloom/MLB

Rays To Retire Don Zimmer's No. 66
The Rays will honor Don Zimmer before their April 6 opener.

Associated Press

Lester May Be On Pitch Count In Opener
Jon Lester could be "restricted" on Opening Day for the Cubs as he continues to build his pitch count up after missing a recent spring start due to arm fatigue.

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Lester Confident He's On Track After Bullpen Session
Jon Lester, scratched from his last start because of a tired arm, threw a bullpen session on Monday.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Indians, Kluber 'Not Close' To Extension
The two sides have been discussing a deal over the past few weeks.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Koji Uehara Could Miss Opening Day
The Red Sox closer is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Hector Olivera Signs With Dodgers
The Dodgers have signed Hector Olivera to a six-year contract worth $62.5 million, according to multiple reports.

ESPN

Twins Sign Brian Dozier To $20M Extension
The 27-year-old hit .242/.345/.416 with 23 home runs and 21 stolen bases in 2014.

RealGM Staff Report

Maddon Has 'Epiphany' About Makeup Of Cubs Roster
Joe Maddon says he had an "epiphany" about the makeup of the final roster for the Cubs to begin the 2015 season.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Yovani Gallardo Excited For 'New Chapter' With Rangers
The Brewers traded Yovani Gallardo to the Rangers this offseason, giving the right-hander a chance to pitch closer to his hometown of Fort Worth.

Quinn Roberts/MLB

Nationals Release Heath Bell
The Nationals have released Heath Bell, who they signed to a Minor League contract in December.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Jackie Bradley Calls Swing 'Work In Progress'
The Red Sox are expected to send Jackie Bradley to Pawtucket to begin the season after he hit .198 last season despite playing excellent defense.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Ryu Shut Down By Dodgers
The Dodgers shut down Hyun-Jin Ryu's throwing program and sent him back to Los Angeles after he experienced discomfort in his left shoulder when he tried to play catch Sunday.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Madison Bumgarner Has No Regrets Over Team-Friendly Contract
Madison Bumgarner agreed to a five-year contract with two club options that would guarantee him $35 million back in 2013.

Andrew Baggarly/San Jose Mercury News

Phillies Scouting Austin Romine Of Yankees
The Phillies have scouted Austin Romine as they hunt for a backup to starting catcher Carlos Ruiz.

George A. King III/New York Post

Wilson Buys Louisville Slugger For $70M
Wilson Sporting Goods has announced that it will acquire the intellectual property of Louisville Slugger from its original owner, Hillerich & Bradsby.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Scherzer To Start Opener For Nationals
Washington will open the season on April 6 against the Mets.

Associated Press

Dodgers Looking To Add Pitching Depth
They sent Hyun-jin Ryu back to Los Angeles on Sunday to see a doctor after he reported discomfort in the shoulder that ailed him at times last season.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Cubs Could Play Kris Bryant In Outfield
Kris Bryant has played well at third base this spring and now the Cubs will most likely give him some time in the outfield.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Dodgers To Sign Pablo Millan Fernandez
The Dodgers have agreed to sign Cuban right-hander Pablo Millan Fernandez to an $8 million minor-league contract.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Rockies Release Jhoulys Chacin
After going 1-7 with a 5.40 ERA last year, Chacin had a 6.52 ERA in four appearances in Cactus League games.

Associated Press

Yankees Prospect Released From Hospital After Crashing Into Wall
Jose Pirela crashed into the center field wall in the first inning that ended up an inside-the-park home run for Juan Lagares.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Send Hyun-Jin Ryu Back To L.A.
Hyun-Jin Ryu will begin the season on the DL with shoulder discomfort, according to manager Don Mattingly.

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Miguel Cabrera Goes 1-For-3 In Tigers' Spring Debut
Miguel Cabrera made his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday.

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Marlins Sign Christian Yelich For The Longterm
The Marlins and Christian Yelich have agreed to a seven-year, $49.5 million deal.

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Kris Bryant Hits Seventh And Eighth HRs Of The Spring
Cubs top prospect Kris Bryant hit a first-inning home run off Felix Hernandez on Saturday.

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Cory Rasmus To Miss Six To Eight Weeks
Cory Rasmus has a core injury that will require surgery.

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Strasburg Tweaks Ankle, To Miss Next Spring Start
Stephen Strasburg injured his left ankle during conditioning drills on Friday.

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