June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Cubs: 'Nothing To Report' On Dempster Trade
Despite reports that he has been traded to the Braves, Ryan Dempster is still a member of the Cubs.

Associated Press

Maholm Finds Rumor Of Return To Pirates 'Ironic'
The Pirates are reportedly interested in trading for Paul Maholm.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Mariners Demote Justin Smoak
The Mariners demoted Justin Smoak after his fourth-straight hitless game on Monday night.

Hard Ball Talk

Indians Don't Want To Rebuild, But Could Sell
Cleveland wants to contend next season, so there's no urgency to trade away all of their players.

Chris Cwik/CBS Sports

Pirates Linked To Chase Headley
The Pirates have asked about Chase Headley, but it would take a "significant package of prospects" to acquire him.

Chris Cwik/CBS Sports

Rays Have Interest In Ryan Roberts
Ryan Roberts could play third base for Tampa Bay with Evan Longoria still sidelined.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Orioles Have Had Talks About Acquiring Corner Infielder
In the past few weeks, the Orioles have had talks about San Diego's Chase Headley, Philadelphia's Placido Polanco and Chicago's Bryan LaHair.

Baltimore Sun

Marlins Open To Trading Hanley Ramirez
Hanley Ramirez has two years and $31.5 million remaining after 2012.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Colby Lewis Done For Season
Colby Lewis said doctors told him it could be nine to 12 months before he's 100 percent healthy.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Garza Likely To Miss Next Start
Matt Garza, who is dealing with triceps soreness in his right arm, is not expected to make his next scheduled start.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Ichiro Relieved By Standing Ovation At Safeco
Ichiro Suzuki was traded to the Yankees just hours before the team opened a three-game series against the Mariners in Seattle.

Associated Press

Tigers Acquire Infante, Sanchez From Marlins
The Tigers have acquired Omar Infante and Anibal Sanchez from the Marlins in exchange fo Jacob Turner and two prospects.

ESPN

Ichiro Suzuki Traded To Yankees
The Yankees will receive Ichiro Suzuki and cash for D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar.

Jack Curry/YES (via Twitter)

Blue Jays Still Looking For Starting Pitcher
Alex Anthopoulos may not be done dealing despite acquiring J.A. Happ from the Astros last week.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Dodgers, Phillies Have Discussed Victorino Trade
The Dodgers are looking to add before the deadline and have had discussions on Shane Victorino.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Giants Like Cleveland's Chris Perez
The Indians are 47-48 after four straight losses.

MLB Trade Rumors

Washington: Trout Is 'Not Willie Mays'
Ron Washington believes the comparisons of Mike Trout to Hall of Fame players have become excessive.

Blair Angulo/ESPN

Red Sox Showing Interest In Josh Johnson
It was reported earlier Monday that Boston and Detroit were both scouting Miami's Anibal Sanchez.

Joe McDonald/ESPN.com

Talks Between Phillies, Hamels Entering Sensitive Phase
The two sides took a brief hiatus over the weekend.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Braves Close To Trade For Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster has a 2.11 ERA this season in 98.0 innings of work.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Brewers Might Be Ready To Sell At Deadline
The Reds swept the Brewers this weekend, which might force Milwaukee to sell prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

MLB.com

Dodgers May Shift Focus To Morneau, Shields
If the asking price for Ryan Dempster remains too high, the Dodgers will shift their trade focus to Justin Morneau, James Shields and Matt Garza.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Pirates Waiting For Phillies To Decrease Price For Victorino
Philadelphia is believed to be asking for a lot for Shane Victorino.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (via Twitter)

Tigers, Red Sox Scouting Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez has a 3.96 ERA in July following a rough month of June.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Won't Trade Top Prospect Jurickson Profar
Jurickson Profar, 19, is currently playing shortstop for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Miguel Cabrera Hits Career Homers 299, 300
Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs on Sunday, the 299th and 300th of his career.

Associated Press

Back Tightness Forces Oswalt To Miss Start
Roy Oswalt will visit a doctor on Monday, but is not expected to land on the disabled list.

ESPN

Harvey To Make Debut For Mets Thursday
Mets pitching prospect Matt Harvey will debut Thursday in a start against the Diamondbacks.

Matthew Ehalt/ESPN.com

Larkin, Santo Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Barry Larkin and Ron Santo were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York on Sunday.

Associated Press

Aramis Ramirez Not Bothered By Trade Rumors
The Brewers have fallen further out of the National League Central race, and Aramis Ramirez doesn't have any no-trade protection.

Adam McCalvy/MLB.com