June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Giants, Padres, Rockies Interested In Gee
The Mets have been actively discussing the 28-year-old right-hander in trade talks.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Hank Aaron Bidding For NBA's Hawks
Baseball legend Hank Aaron has joined a group of investors seeking to buy the NBA Atlanta Hawks.

ESPN.com

Ben Zobrist 'Emotional' Over Leaving Rays
Ben Zobrist said he was "sad to be leaving Tampa Bay," in a phone interview on Sunday.

MLB.com

Dan Haren Will Report To Spring Training With Marlins
The Marlins hadn't given up hope that Dan Haren would have a change of heart.

MLB.com

Yankees Hire Two New Hitting Coaches
The Yankees have hired Jeff Pentland as the main hitting coach, and Alan Cockrell as an assistant hitting coach.

ESPN.com

CC Sabathia Expects To Be Ready For Spring Training
CC Sabathia has been playing catch, and will probably begin bullpen sessions by the end of the month.

MLB.com

Padres Sign Valverde, Ebert, Mateo
Right-handed pitcher Jose Valverde appeared in 21 games for the Mets last season.

Baseball America

A's Trade For Zobrist, Escobar From Rays
The A's send John Jaso, Daniel Robertson, and Boog Powell to the Rays.

ESPN.com

Johan Santana Eyes 2015 Return
Johan Santana has a 139-78 career record over 12 seasons with the Twins and Mets.

ESPN.com

Farrell Sees Hanley Ramirez As Cleanup Hitter
John Farrell has three months to decide on a lineup for the Red Sox, but he is leaning towards hitting Hanley Ramirez in the cleanup spot.

Ian Browne/MLB

Mariners Grant Cano Permission To Play In Dominican Winter League
The Mariners have granted Robinson Cano permission to play a handful of games in the Dominican Winter League as he returns from a broken toe sustained during the MLB All-Star Series in Japan in Novemb

Greg Johns/MLB

Report: Pirates, Jung-ho Kang Nearing Deal
The deal is expected to be for four years as the Jan. 20 deadline approaches for an agreement.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Market For Axford Picking Up, Blue Jays Interested
The Blue Jays are one of four clubs believed to be pursuing John Axford.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Smoltz Makes HOF History Post-Tommy John Surgery
John Smoltz is the first pitcher who will gain induction to Baseball's Hall of Fame after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Abreu Eyes Playoff Berth For White Sox
Jose Abreu has been paying close attention to what the White Sox have been doing this offseason.

Scott Merkin/MLB

Mattingly: Dodgers 'More Of A Team' After Turnover
New management has turned over half the roster and Don Mattingly says the Dodgers are now "more of a team."

Ken Gurnick/MLB

Rockies Getting Calls About Drew Stubbs
Drew Stubbs, who is in his final season of arbitration, could be a valuable asset on the trade market.

Thomas Harding/MLB

Werth To Have Shoulder Surgery, Should Be Ready For Opener
The Nationals haven't made an official announcement, but Werth is expected to be ready by the start of the regular season in April.

Associated Press

Orioles Sign Arencibia To Minor League Deal
J.P. Arencibia, 29, will receive an invitation to Spring Training.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Source: No Progress On Extension Between Cueto, Reds
The right-hander will be a free agent after the 2015 season.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Kang's Agent Confident Of Deal With Pirates
The Pirates won the exclusive right to negotiate with the infielder after he was posted in December, and if he signs by Jan. 20, he could begin his season there once again.

Bill Brink/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Nationals Hire Ankiel As Minor League Mentor
The Nationals have hired Rick Ankiel as "life skills coordinator" to mentor players in the Minor Leagues.

Associated Press

Red Sox Sign Breslow To $2M Deal
Craig Breslow, who was a key part of Boston's 2013 World Series victory, struggled in 2014.

Ian Browne/MLB

Rollins Would Only Have Waived No-Trade Clause For Dodgers
Jimmy Rollins discussed his move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles on Tuesday, noting that the Dodgers were the only club he would have allowed the Phillies to trade him to this offseason.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Giants Inquired About Dan Haren
Dan Haren would prefer to pitch on the West Coast and the Giants checked in with the Marlins about the right-hander earlier this offseason.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Cardinals Looking To Upgrade Rotation
They are exploring trades for Cole Hamels and David Price and the possibility of signing Max Scherzer, according to sources.

Ken Rosenthal & Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Gaby Sanchez Signs To Play In Japan
Gaby Sanchez will join the Rakuten Eagles of Japan's Pacific League for the 2015 season.

Associated Press

Mets Avoid Arbitration With Parnell
The Mets have avoided arbitration with Bobby Parnell, settling for the same $3.7 million salary he earned last season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Braves Sign Josh Outman
The Braves announced Wednesday that they have signed Josh Outman to a one-year, Major League contract.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Randy Johnson: Vote Edgar Martinez Into Hall
Johnson and Martinez were teammates on the Mariners from 1989 to 1998.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN