June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

MLB To Unveil Plate Collision Guidelines
Major League Baseball wants to curb intentional contact regarding home plate collisions.

ESPN.com

Yankees Sign Brett Gardner To Extension
Brett Garner's extension with the Yankees is for four-years, and worth $50 million.

ESPN.com

Yankees Agree With Andrew Bailey On Minor-League Deal
Reliever Andrew Bailey has agreed to terms with the Yankees on a minor-league deal.

ESPN.com

Giants Sign Tyler Colvin To Compete For Outfield Job
Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tyler Colvin would compete this spring for the fifth job in the outfield.

San Jose Mercury News

Bonds To Help Giants As Special Intructor
Manager Bruce Bochy thinks Barry Bonds can help the Giants' hitters during spring training.

ESPN.com

Orioles Reach Deal With Nelson Cruz
The one-year $8 million deal for free-agent Nelson Cruz includes $750,000 in incentives.

ESPN.com

O's Close To Deal With Nelson Cruz
The Orioles are close to a one-year deal with free agent Nelson Cruz.

ESPN.com

Pirates Prospect Polanco Making Quick Impression
Gregory Polanco is rated as Pittsburgh's top prospect and is expected to fill their hole in right field.

Tom Singer/MLB

Cueto Wants To Help Lead Reds
Two seasons ago, Johnny Cueto went 19-9 with a 2.78 ERA in a career-high 33 starts and 217 innings.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Morales Drawing Increased Interest From Orioles
The Orioles are no longer concerned about losing a draft pick and Kendrys Morales has lowered his demands.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Either Agrees With Kemp: Everyone Wants To Start
Andre Either agrees with Matt Kemp in not wanting to be the odd man out when the Dodgers try to fit four outfielders into three spots.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Red Sox Begin Extension Talks With Ortiz
The two sides met in Fort Myers on Thursday.

Tim Britton/Providence Journal

Koufax Hit In Head By Foul Ball
Sandy Koufax was struck in the head by a foul ball as the Dodgers were taking batting practice.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Orioles Still Interested In Ervin Santana
The Orioles are still interested in Ervin Santana even after signing Ubaldo Jimenez earlier this week.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Kuroda Was Talked Out Of Retirement
Hiroki Kuroda seriously considered retirement this offseason, but Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera helped talk him into pitching in 2014.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Russell Wilson Will Report To Camp With Rangers
Russell Wilson has made it official, he will report to camp with the Rangers on March 3.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Despite New Deals, Braves Remain Under 2014 Budget
The Braves are currently set to spend at least $93 million on salaries and slightly more than $4 million in signing bonuses this season.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Mariners Could Trade Infielder Before Opening Day
After signing Robinson Cano, many have speculated that Nick Franklin or Brad Miller may be expendable.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals Among Several Clubs Interested In Aledmys Diaz
At least eight teams have been linked to the Cuban shortstop.

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

Hughes Looking Forward To Pitching At Target Field
Phil Hughes gave up a lot of home runs with the Yankees.

Associated Press

Stanton Seeking Long-Term Stability From Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton is sick of losing and is seeking long-term stability with the Marlins.

Associated Press

Red Sox Sign Capuano To Minor League Deal
The 35-year-old has spent all nine of his major league seasons in the National League, the past two with the Dodgers.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Harvey Cleared By Mets To Toss Baseball
Matt Harvey underwent Tommy John surgery Oct. 22.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Orioles: Jimenez Worth Surrendering Draft Pick
The Orioles introduced Ubaldo Jimenez, who they signed to a four-year, $50 million deal, on Thursday.

Associated Press

Simmons Latest To Get Extension From Braves
Andrelton Simmons has signed a new seven-year deal with Atlanta reportedly worth $58 million.

ESPN

Amid Rumors, Phillips Declines To Speak With Media
It was reported during the Winter Meetings that the Reds offered him to the Yankees for Brett Gardner, but New York declined.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Rollins Has No Plans To Waive No-Trade Clause
Jimmy Rollins has been mentioned in trade rumors for the better part of a year, but he has control over whether the Phillies deal him.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Buxton Tops Baseball America's Prospect List
The Twins outfielder, 20, is expected to make the Major Leagues this season.

Baseball America

Braves Extend Contracts Of Gonzalez, Wren
Frank Wren and Fredi Gonzalez were entering the final years of their contracts.

Associated Press

Trout Won't Discuss Possible Landmark Contract
Mike Trout has no comment on the status of contract talks with the Angels and a possible $300 million deal.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN