April 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Acquire Yoenis Cespedes

Aug 1, 2015 2:36 PM

The New York Mets will acquire Yoenis Cespedes in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, according to a report.

New York will send two Minor League players to Detroit and keep Zack Wheeler.

It's being reported that the Tigers will receive right-handers Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa.

Bruce Levine/CBS Chicago

Tags: Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Twins Get Kevin Jepsen From Rays

Jul 31, 2015 3:20 PM

The Minnesota Twins will acquire Kevin Jepsen from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report.

Tampa Bay will receive two Minor League players in return.

Jepsen has a 2.81 ERA in 41.2 innings this season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tags: Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Phillies Trade Ben Revere To Blue Jays

Jul 31, 2015 3:17 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired Ben Revere from the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report.

Revere is expected to play left field for the Blue Jays and could hit first.

He is controllable through arbitration through 2017.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Tags: Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Report: Arizona No Longer Discussing Aroldis Chapman

Aug 1, 2015 2:36 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks' trade talks regarding Aroldis Chapman are now dead, according to a report.

The Houston Astros have also been discussing the reliever with the Cincinnati Reds.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Rangers Leaning Towards Keeping Gallardo

Jul 31, 2015 3:12 PM

The Texas Rangers are leaning towards keeping Yovani Gallardo, according to a report.

Texas has been accepting offers for Gallardo, but have never been against holding onto him.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to Gallardo.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Tags: Texas Rangers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Cubs To Acquire Dan Haren From Marlins

Aug 1, 2015 2:33 PM

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to acquire Dan Haren in a trade with the Miami Marlins, according to a report.

The Marlins will receive two Minor League players in the deal.

Haren, 34, has a 3.42 ERA, 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.52 strikeout-to-walk ratio this season.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Tags: Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Mets Have Contacted Tigers About Yoenis Cespedes

Jul 31, 2015 1:33 PM

The New York Mets have talked with the Detroit Tigers about Yoenis Cespedes, according to a report.

New York is considering many options to boost their outfield. They were close to acquiring Carlos Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week, but the deal broke down.

The Mets also have some concern that Michael Cuddyer won't return this season.

They have also been linked to Jay Bruce, Justin Upton, Will Venable and Rajai Davis.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tags: New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Blue Jays Add Mark Lowe From Mariners

Jul 31, 2015 1:29 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays will acquire Mark Lowe from the Seattle Mariners, according to a report.

Seattle will get three Minor League players from Toronto in the deal.

Lowe has a 1.00 ERA, 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings and a 36.5 ground ball rate for Seattle this season.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Tags: Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Brewers Trade Gerardo Parra To Orioles

Jul 31, 2015 10:49 AM

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed traded Gerardo Parra to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitching prospect Zack Davies.

The deal is pending physicals.

Baltimore was looking for an outfielder to use down the stretch.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Padres Feel No Urgency To Trade Shields, Feel He'd Clear Waivers

Jul 31, 2015 9:30 AM

The San Diego Padres feel no urgency to trade James Shields before Friday's non-waiver deadline.

San Diego believes Shields, who they signed this past offseason, would clear waivers and could still be moved in August.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: San Diego Padres, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Red Sox Discussing Kimbrel, Ross With Padres
The Red Sox continue to search for controllable pitching and have discussed a trade with the Padres.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cubs, Red Sox Discussing Carlos Carrasco With Indians
Carlos Carrasco is signed through 2018.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets, Reds Worked Overnight On Bruce Deal
The issue between the two clubs as of Thursday night was whether or not Zack Wheeler alone was enough to complete a trade.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Astros, Padres Working On Significant Deal
Tyson Ross and Craig Kimbrel have both been discussed. Houston is still looking for bullpen help after adding Scott Kazmir to the rotation and Carlos Gomez to the outfield.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Astros Looking To Acquire Bullpen Help
Reports have linked the Astros to Craig Kimbrel, Joaquin Benoit, Brad Boxberger, Jake McGee and Aroldis Chapman.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Justin Upton Gives Out Fake Trade Hugs In Dugout
Justin Upton decided to pull a fast one on baseball fans Thursday, giving out fake pre-trade hugs to his Padres teammates in the dugout.

Chris Landers/MLB

Giants Acquire Mike Leake From Reds For Adam Duvall, Keury Mella
Mike Leake was 9-5 with a 3.56 ERA in 21 starts for the Reds this season.

ESPN.com

Cubs, Mariners Discussing Unknown Players
The conversations reportedly didn't involve Starlin Castro and there are a wide range of targets at play here.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Giants Still Looking To Make 'Significant Upgrade'
The Giants continue to search for a starting pitching upgrade, although most of the options remaining are rentals.

Alex Pavlovic/CSN Bay Area

Yankees In Play For Craig Kimbrel
The Padres are still willing to move Craig Kimbrel.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Orioles, Brewers Discussing Gerardo Parra
Doug Melvin recently said that trading Carlos Gomez, who was dealt to the Astros on Thursday evening, wouldn't keep him from moving Parra as well.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Sources: Mets Trying To Land Jay Bruce
If the Mets are able to land Bruce, Zack Wheeler would most likely be headed to the Reds.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Source: Diamondbacks Waiting For Answer From Reds On Chapman
The Diamondbacks made a proposal to the Reds for Aroldis Chapman and are awaiting an answer, according to a source.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Astros Get Carlos Gomez, Mike Fiers From Brewers
The Astros will acquire Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers from the Brewers in exchange for outfield prospects Brett Phillips and Domingo Santana, right-hander Adrian Houser and lefty Josh Hader.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yankees Get Dustin Ackley From Mariners
The Yankees have acquired infielder Dustin Ackley from the Mariners in exchange for outfield prospect Ramon Flores and right-hander Jose Ramirez.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

White Sox Pursuing Hitter; Looking At Cespedes, Upton
The White Sox are pursuing a hitter ahead of Friday's non-waiver deadline, a reversal in what their approach was expected to be.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pirates To Acquire Joakim Soria From Tigers
Pittsburgh will send a Minor League player to Detroit for the reliever, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs Aggressively Shopping Starlin Castro
Joe Maddon told Castro earlier this week that he didn't have to worry about trade rumors.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Blue Jays To Acquire David Price
Toronto will send Daniel Norris, Matt Boyd and Jairo Labourt to Detroit for Price.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cardinals Acquire Brandon Moss
St. Louis will send left-handed pitching prospect Rob Kaminsky to the Indians to complete the deal.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors