The BWAA has revealed the top three finalists for the American League and National League for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and Most Valuable Player.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Major Individual Award Finalists Announced
Maddon Extended Olive Branch Offer To Rays
Before leaving for the Cubs, Joe Maddon is said to have made an offer to the Rays to remain their manager.
Burnett Declines Option, Has No Plans To Retire
A.J. Burnett became a free agent when he declined to exercise his $12.75 million player option with the Phillies, but he is not ready to retire.
Molitor: Twins 'Where I'm Supposed To Be'
Paul Moliter is in the Hall of Fame as a player, but he's entering a new world as manager of the Twins.
Indians Sign Francona To Extension Through 2018
The Indians have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Terry Francona.
Cruz Receives QO For Second-Straight Year
Nelson Cruz declined last year's qualifying offer from the Rangers ($14.1 million) and this year's offer is for $15.3 million in 2015.
Cuddyer Surprisingly Gets Qualifying Offer From Rockies
No player has ever accepted a qualifying offer, but many believe Michael Cuddyer is a candidate to do so.
Giants Give Sandoval Qualifying Offer
The Giants have extended a $15.3 million qualifying offer to Pablo Sandoval.
Kershaw Voted Player, Man Of Year By Players
The Dodgers left-hander was 21-3 with a Major League-best 1.77 ERA this season.
Documents: A-Rod Paid Cousin $1M For Silence
Alex Rodriguez paid nearly $1 million to his cousin, Yuri Sucart, in exchange for Sucart's silence regarding A-Rod's illegal PED use in June 2013.
Scherzer, Martinez Get Qualifying Offers
The Tigers have extended $15.3 million qualifying offers to Max Scherzer and Victor Martinez.
Rays Exercise Peralta's $2.5M Option
Peralta was 3-4 with a 4.41 ERA in 2014. He was second on the Rays staff with 69 appearances.
Trammell Returns To Tigers As Special Assistant
The Tigers have named Alan Trammell as special assistant to team president, CEO and general manager Dave Dombrowski.
Maddon's Deal With Cubs Is For Five Years
Joe Maddon is the Chicago's fifth manager since the start of the 2010 season.
Royals Extend Qualifying Offer To Shields
If a club wants to sign James Shields as a free agent, they'll have to surrender a compensatory draft pick.
Cuban Prospect Moncada Petitioning For Free Agency
Yoan Moncada, a switch-hitting infielder, has established residency in Guatemala and has a Major League showcase tentatively scheduled for Nov. 12.
A's Unlikely To Make Lowrie Qualifying Offer
The Athletics don't have a Major League ready shortstop for next season.
Janssen Excited To Experience Free Agency
His 2.77 ERA over the last four seasons ranks 24th among relievers with at least 200 innings, while he converted 83 of 95 save opportunities.
Marlins Hope To Extend Stanton Before Winter Meetings
The Marlins hope to sign Giancarlo Stanton to a long-term extension before the start of the Winter Meetings, president Michael Hill told MLB Network Radio.
Braves To Offer Ervin Santana $15.3M
Ervin Santana is expected to reject the $15.3M qualifying offer from the Braves.
Maddon's Agent: Cubs Didn't Tamper
The Rays are considering filing tampering charges against Theo Epstein and the Cubs.
Blue Jays Extend $15.3M Offer To Melky Cabrera
The Blue Jays extended a qualifying offer to outfielder Melky Cabrera on Saturday.
Report: Twins To Name Paul Molitor Manager
The Minnesota Twins are expected to name Paul Molitor their next manager on Monday.
President Obama Congratulates Giants
President Barack Obama called Giants manager Bruce Bochy on Saturday to congratulate the team on their recent World Series victory.
Brett Anderson's Option Declined By Rockies
Brett Anderson went 1-3 with a 2.91 ERA this season with the Rockies.
Royals Decline Option On Billy Butler
Billy Butler hopes that he'll be able to agree with the Royals on a deal deal for 2015.
Blue Jays Trade Lind To Brewers For Estrada
Adam Lind hit .321 with six home runs and 40 RBIs in 96 games for the Blue Jays last season.
Orioles Decline Markakis' Option
Nick Markakis will receive a $2 million buyout as part of a deal signed with the Orioles in 2009.
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