
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees, Angels, Cubs Opt Out Of StubHub Deal


Major League Baseball has reached a new contract agreement with StubHub as the league's primary secondary ticket market, but three teams have opted out of the deal.
MLB Renews Deal With StubHub
Major League Baseball has agreed to a new five-year deal with StubHub as the league's secondary ticket market.
Agent: Yankees' Offer To Youkilis 'Very Legitimate'


Kevin Youkilis is believed to be considering an offer from at least one other team.
Source: Shields Receives $750K Bonus For Trade


James Shields is under contract for 2013 with a team option for 2014.
Royals Tried To Use Myers To Get Brett Anderson


The Royals tried to pry Brett Anderson away from the Athletics for Wil Myers earlier this offseason.
Rays Rejected Shields-For-Myers Straight Up


Kansas City approached Tampa Bay about swapping Wil Myers for James Shields straight up, but the Rays passed.
Mariners 'Continue To Target' Hamilton


As the Mariners search for offense, they remain interested in Josh Hamilton.
Mets Asked Rangers For Olt In Exchange For Dickey


The Mets have had conversations with the Rangers about R.A Dickey.
Ryu's Deal With Dodgers Worth $36M Over Six Years


Los Angeles paid a $25.7-million posting fee to Ryu's Korean team just for the right to negotiate with the left-hander.
Phillies Believe Young Will Benefit From Consistent Position


Michael Young struggled in 2012 and Philadelphia thinks he'll thrive with consistent playing time at one position.
Report: Indians Agree To Deal With Reynolds


Mark Reynolds would likely take over at first base for Cleveland, but he also could be used as the designated hitter.
Rays Trade Shields To Royals For Myers, Others


The Rays have traded James Shields and Wade Davis to the Royals in exchange for top prospects Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi and two other minor leaguers
Source: Dodgers Have Deal For Ryu


With a Ryu deal in place, Chris Capuano or Aaron Harang could be dealt in coming weeks
Sources: Yankees 'All Over' Ichiro


"They are all over him," one source says. "That (a deal with Ichiro) will happen."
Astros Have Payroll Of Just $800,000


The Dodgers already have more than $210 million committed to their payroll for the 2013 season.
Dodgers Aren't Considering Youkilis


The Dodgers will consider adding someone to the left side of their infield, but they aren't currently talking to Kevin Youkilis.
Yankees Aren't Currently In On Hamilton


They'd only consider Josh Hamilton if he fell into their lap at a low number.
Rangers Paying $10.5M Of Young's Salary With Phillies


Michael Young, who the Rangers traded to the Phillies this weekend, has $16 million left on his contract.
Rays May Get More For Shields After Greinke Deal


The Rangers, Royals, Diamondbacks and Rockies have been linked to James Shields in talks.
Rangers Thought They Had Justin Upton Last Week


The Rangers have been so involved in talks for Upton that on Wednesday night a team official called an Astros official and told him they had Upton.
Rangers: Young Trade Made Sense For Roster


A day after Michael Young waived his no-trade clause, the Rangers shipped the veteran to the Phillies in exchange for two pitchers.
Sources: MLB Seeking Behavioral IDs
Data shows that 80 Major League players or former players have committed suicide, 54 from self-inflicted gun wounds.
Dodgers Still Seeking Agreement With Ryu


The Dodgers still want to sign Ryu Hyun-jin despite agreeing to a deal with Zack Greinke on Saturday night, according to a source.
Source: Rangers Hoping To Land Justin Upton


After losing out on Zack Greinke, the Rangers are looking to acquire Justin Upton in a trade with the Diamondbacks, according to a source.
Talks Between Liriano, Twins Moving 'Backwards'


The Twins have yet to offer Francisco Liriano a contract and it is being reported that talks between the two sides have gone "backwards."
Source: Greinke Has Opt Out Clause After 2015 Season


The Dodgers reached a six-year, $147 million deal with Zack Greinke on Saturday night.
Dodgers Have $570M Committed To Five Players


The Dodgers have five players that are owed at least $85 million in the coming years.
With Greinke, Dodgers Projected To Set NL Payroll Record


No National League team has ever had a payroll of more than $200 million, but the 2013 Dodgers are projected to have just that.
Yankees Waiting On Answer From Youkilis


Kevin Youkilis has offers on the table from the Yankees and hometown Indians.
Dickey Likely To Stay With Mets, But Extension Not Assured


New York has trade options, but a source familiar with the situation said there is a growing sense that they will pass because the prospective deals aren't good enough.