May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Ortiz: Red Sox Shouldn't Trade Lester
There have been rumors that the Red Sox are listening to offers for Jon Lester ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

Joe McDonald/ESPN

Blue Jays Get Valencia From Royals
The Blue Jays have acquired Danny Valencia from the Royals in exchange for Liam Hendriks and Erik Kratz.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Jeter Passes Yastrzemski On All-Time Hits List
Derek Jeter had three hits on Monday night, moving ahead of Carl Yastrzemski for seventh place on baseball's all-time hit list.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Red Sox Tell Contenders Lester Is Available
The asking price for Lester may be high, but it isn't believed to be at the level of what the Rays want for David Price.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Indians 'Very Willing' To Trade Masterson
The Indians are "very willing" to trade Justin Masterson, who won't be activated from the disabled list until Friday, according to sources.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Cardinals, Mets Remain In Touch With Rockies On Tulowitzki
New York is willing to include top pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard as part of a package for the shortstop, but Colorado isn't ready to move him unless Tulowitzki actually requests a trade.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Dodgers Floating Crawford's Name In Talks
Carl Crawford is owed nearly $70 million through the 2017 season.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Phillies Make Cole Hamels Available
For weeks all indications had been that Philadelphia wouldn't move the left-hander.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Rusney Castillo Will Have Private Workouts With Four Teams
Rusney Castillo had 28 Major League teams watch him during his showcase this weekend.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

Dodgers Acquire Barney From Cubs
The Dodgers have acquired Darwin Barney and cash considerations from the Cubs for a player to be named later.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Source: Red Sox Considering Lester For Kemp Trade
The Red Sox are considering a trade with the Dodgers centered around Jon Lester and Matt Kemp, according to a team source.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Source: Tulowitzki Would Welcome Trade To Red Sox
Troy Tulowitzki, who is currently on the disabled list, has a .340/.432/.603 slash line in 375 plate appearances this season.

Pete Abraham/Boston Globe

Brewers Could Make Play For David Price
One source described their inquiry as putting their "foot in the water."

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Giants Remain Interested In Zobrist
The Giants gave up two prospects to get Jake Peavy from the Red Sox over the weekend, but that hasn't tempered their desire to land Ben Zobrist should the Rays look to move him.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Tulowitzki Creates Stir With Appearance At Yankee Stadium
Troy Tulowitzki, who is currently on the disabled list, caused a stir on Sunday afternoon when he sat nine rows behind home plate at Yankee Stadium.

Ian O'Connor/ESPN

Blue Jays Win First Series In Bronx Since 2012
The Blue Jays snapped a 17-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a victory on Saturday.

Associated Press

Draft Spending Up From 2013, But Shy Of 2011 Record
Major League teams increased their spending on draft picks 1.5 percent from a similar point last summer, but the total dollars spent remained below the record set in 2011 before restraints were put in

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Six Legends Join 2014 Hall Of Fame Class
Frank Thomas, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, and Tony La Russa were inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday.

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Yastrzemski: 'I Would Put Ortiz Ahead Of Me'
Carl Yastrzemski believes David Ortiz is a better hitter than he was.

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Dodgers Listening To Inquires On Their Extra Outfielders
The Dodgers are inquiring about starting pitching and bullpen help for the stretch drive.

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Cherington Doesn't Rule Out Trading Lester
The Red Sox expect to listen to offers on numerous players before Thursday's trading deadline.

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Jerry Reinsdorf Feeling Better After Fainting
Jerry Reinsdorf's fainting spell on Friday night was brought on by a combination of exhaustion and dehydration.

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HOF Changes Player's Eligibility To Ten Years
Mark McGwire has a maximum of two more appearances on the baseball writer's ballot.

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Red Sox Trade Peavy To Giants For Prospects
Jake Peavy will make his Giants debut against the Dodgers on Sunday night in San Francisco.

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Lester Open To Re-Signing With Red Sox, If Traded
Jon Lester would not be surprised if the Red Sox trade him before Thursday's deadline.

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Pierzynski Reaches Deal With Cardinals
Veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski is expected to join the Cardinals on Saturday in Chicago.

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Uggla In Giants' Lineup Against Dodgers
Dan Uggla was released last week by Atlanta after hitting just .162 and losing his starting job.

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Mets Willing To Pay $2M Of Colon's Contract In Trade
Under his two-year, $20 million deal, Bartolo Colon will make $11 million in 2015.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Orioles, Cardinals Looking At Kurt Suzuki
The Twins have tried to extend Suzuki's contract, but the talks haven't gone very far.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Rusney Castillo To Showcase For Teams
He will reportedly work out at center field and shortstop.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors