Sources say the deal between pitcher Cole Hamels and the Phillies remains hung up on the length of the contract.
May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Hamels' Agent, Phillies Still Talking
Indians Get Asencio From Braves For Cash
The Indians have acquired reliever Jairo Asencio from the Braves for cash.
CEO: Giants Committed To Keeping Cain
The Giants are committed to keeping Matt Cain in their rotation beyond the 2012 season.
Cepedes Hits First Home Run In A's Win
Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes hit his first major league home run on Thursday to lead the A's to a 4-1 win over the Mariners at the Tokyo Dome.
Nats' Storen To Begin Season On 15-Day DL
Nationals closer Drew Storen will begin the season on the DL because of trouble in his right elbow.
Rays Name Shields Opening Day Starter; Upton On DL
Pitcher James Shields will start Opening Day for the Rays against the Yankees.
Omar Vizquel Will Play For Blue Jays
Omar Vizquel has played his way on to the Blue Jays' roster for the upcoming season.
Magic Praised, Deal For Dodgers Being Disected
Many Dodgers fans are wondering how Frank McCourt could remain connected to the franchise he was forced to sell.
Blue Jays Shut Down Recently-Extended McGowan
The Blue Jays have shut down Dustin McGowan because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Indians Cut Guzman, Reassign Lewis
The Indians have released Cristian Guzman and reassigned outfielder Fred Lewis to their minor league camp.
Reds Lean Towards Closer Committee
Ryan Madson, signed this winter, will miss the season because of a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.
M's Need 11 Innings To Top A's In 2012 Opener
Ichiro Suzuki started off the new season with a four-hit game.
Kemp Praises Magic's Deal For Dodgers
Matt Kemp learned that Magic Johnson was his new owner on Tuesday night as he sat courtside at the Suns-Spurs game.
Yanks Acquire Craig Tatum Off Waivers From D-Backs
The Yankees have acquired catcher Craig Tatum off waivers from the D-Backs.
Rangers Close To Setting Up Rotation
Colby Lewis is the team's Opening Day starter and will be followed by Derek Holland, Matt Harrison, Yu Darvish and Feliz.
Casey Blake Cut By Rockies
Colorado signed the veteran infielder to a non-guaranteed $2 million contract in January.
Abreu Asked To Explain Comments To Venezuelan Outlet
Bobby Abreu told a Venezuelan publication that he didn't believe Mike Scioscia's prediction that he would get 400 plate appearances.
Granderson To Have MRI On Elbow
Curtis Granderson was scratched from the lineup because of right elbow soreness.
Joba Addresses Injury, Says His Life Was Never In Jeopardy
Joba Chamberlain addressed reporters on Tuesday to clarify misconceptions about the ankle injury he suffered recently.
Lackey Apologizes For Insensitive Remark
John Lackey issued a statement apologizing for using the word "retarded" in an interview that was part of a column in Tuesday's Boston Globe.
Magic's Group To Buy Dodgers For $2 Billion
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has announced an agreement to sell the team for $2 billion to a group that includes Magic Johnson and Stan Kasten.
Yankees Release Preston Mattingly
New York signed the son of Don Mattingly to a Minor League deal back in January.
Cubs Discussing Byrd With Braves, Nationals
The Cubs are trying to bolster their bullpen and have had discussions with the Braves and Nationals about the outfielder.
Report: MLB To Vote On Dodgers Bids
Major League Baseball owners have scheduled a teleconference to vote on the three remaining groups bidding to buy the Dodgers from Frank McCourt.
Phillies Insist They Aren't Hiding Information On Utley
Chase Utley's chronically injured knees have put his status in doubt.
Magglio Ordonez 'Very Near' Retirement
Magglio Ordonez is "very near" to retiring, according to two tweets he wrote in Spanish on Monday.
Pettitte Inching Closer To Seeing Game Action
Andy Pettitte, who is attempting a comeback after sitting out the 2011 season, may be getting closer to seeing game action.
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