June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Kershaw Had 15 Strikeout, No-Hitter As Prep Star
Clayton Kershaw struck out 15 batters while throwing a no-hitter against the Rockies on Wednesday night, but it actually wasn't the first time he accomplished the feat.

Dakota Gardner/MLB

Mets To Sign Michael Conforto
The Oregon State outfielder will receive a $2.97 million bonus.

Jim Callis/MLB

Quentin Open To Waiving No-Trade Clause
Carlos Quentin makes $9.5 million this year, and is due $8 million next year, with a $10 million mutual option in 2016 that vests if he plays 360 over the 2013, 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Michael Brantley Diagnosed With Concussion
Michael Brantley has been diagnosed with a concussion and likely won't play for the Indians until Saturday.

Associated Press

Three-Year-Old Marlins Park Leaks
Water has been dripping from multiple spots at Marlins Park.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Samardzija Rejected $85M Extension Offer From Cubs
The Cubs recently reengaged in extension talks with Jeff Samardzija, who has been prominent in trade rumors all season.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Cashman: Yankees To Be Active In Trade Market
Brian Cashman admitted Wednesday that the Yankees need improvements to make a strong run at a 28th World Series title.

Barry M. Bloom/MLB

Phillies Prepared To Trade Utley If It Makes Sense
The Phillies are struggling yet again and both Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley, who have started 1,129 games together, have been mentioned in rumors.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Ausmus Apologizes For 'Beat My Wife' Joke
The Tigers have lost 20 of their last 29 games.

Associated Press

Abreu Becomes Third-Fastest To 20 HRs
Jose Abreu slugged his 20th home run on Wednesday night, making him the third-fastest player to reach the mark in Major League history.

Associated Press

Clayton Kershaw No-Hits Rockies
Clayton Kershaw pitched his first no-hitter on Wednesday night, striking out a career-high 15.

ESPN.com

Cubs Promote Kris Bryant To Triple-A
Bryant, who was the second overall pick in 2013, was hitting .355 with 22 home runs and 58 RBIs in 68 games in the Southern League.

Carrie Muskat/MLB

Penny Agrees To Minor League Deal With Marlins
Brad Penny won 14 games for the Marlins during the 2003 season, when they won the World Series.

Associated Press

Braves Move La Stella To Leadoff Spot
Tommy La Stella, who was called up in May, is hitting .343/.410/.371.

Associated Press

Giancarlo Stanton Leaves With Bruised Wrist
Stanton, who hit his 20th home run earlier in the game, left in the sixth inning.

Associated Press

Verlander Not Ready To Change Approach Despite Struggles
Justin Verlander allowed seven runs for the second straight start on Monday night as he endures the toughest stretch of his career.

James Schmehl/MLive.com

Astros Agree To $1.5M Bonus With Fifth-Round Pick
Jacob Nix, the No. 136 pick, receives a bonus much larger than the $370,500 slot bonus for his draft position.

Jim Callis/MLB

Mariners Advancing In Talks With Alex Jackson
The Mariners are getting closer to signing first-round pick Alex Jackson.

Bob Dutton/News Tribune

Moreland Leaning Towards Season-Ending Surgery
Mitch Moreland is "leaning toward" undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left ankle, according to Jon Daniels.

Gerry Fraley/Dallas Morning News

Royals In Rare Position After Grabbing First Place
The last time the Royals had sole possession of first place at 70 games or beyond was on Aug. 29, 2003, after the 124th game.

Dick Kaegel/MLB

Rangers Beat Writer Durrett Dies Suddenly
Richard Durrett, who had been an ESPN writer since 2009, died suddenly on Tuesday.

ESPN

A's Pomeranz Breaks Hand On Chair
Drew Pomeranz broke his right hand when he punched a chair Monday night after the Athletics lost to the Rangers.

ESPN

Hanley Ramirez Leaves With Bruised Finger
Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday night's game against the Rockies with a bruised right finger after taking a sharp grounder off his hand.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Indians Sign Bradley Zimmer
The Indians drafted Zimmer in the first round with the No. 21 pick. The slot value for the pick is $2,008,100.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Red Sox Designate Sizemore For Assignment
Grady Sizemore has a .216/.288/.324 line through 205 plate appearances this season.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Rangers Sign Carlos Pena To Minor League Deal
The first baseman will be active at Triple-A Round Rock either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Cubs Approach Samardzija About Extension Amid Trade Rumors
Recently, the Cubs have engaged in early trade talks with teams about Samardzija and Jason Hammel.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Chavis To Sign With Red Sox
Chavis, taken with the 26th overall pick, will get $1,870,500 to forgo his commitment to Clemson.

Ryan Hannable/Metro Boston

Reds Interested In Raisel Iglesias
The right-hander was granted an extended signing window by Major League Baseball recently, and will be free to sign through July 1 without being subject to international spending limitations.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

Dodgers Nearing Deal With Grant Holmes
Holmes said he has an agreement in place pending a physical. The slot value for the No. 22 pick is $1.98 million.

Mark Saxon/ESPN