June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Market For James Shields Remains Unknown
The Red Sox don't seem to be a significant player in the sweepstakes for James Shields.

MLB.com

Longtime Executive Hank Peters Dies At 90
Hank Peters died on Sunday of complications from a recent stroke.

ESPN.com

ESPN's Stuart Scott Dies At Age 49
The baseball world today is reflecting and honoring Stuart Scott's legacy.

ESPN.com

Royals, Ryan Madson Agree To Deal
Ryan Madson hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2011 because of elbow problems.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Finalize Coaching Staff
The Blue Jays added Dane Johnson and Eric Owens to their coaching staff on Friday.

Yahoo.com

Report: Giants Out On Shields, Scherzer; Have Interest In Zobrist
The Giants pursuit of starting pitcher James Shields is reportedly over.

CSNBayArea

Haren Still Wants Marlins To Trade Him Out West
Dan Haren has been weighing his options since he was traded to the Marlins from the Dodgers.

MLB.com

Byrd Wants To Cut Down On Strikeouts With Reds
Marlon Byrd had a strong offensive season in 2014 with the Phillies, but also posted a career-high 185 strikeouts.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

White Sox Trying To Move Dayan Viciedo
Chicago could make the move while looking to upgrade their bullpen and bench depth.

Scott Merkin/MLB

Source: Tigers May Have Chance To Match Scherzer Offers
Scott Boras has said that the Tigers will not be given a chance to match any and all offers Max Scherzer receives as a free agent.

Jason Beck/MLB

Orioles Focused On Signing Colby Rasmus
Buck Showalter is scheduled to meet with Colby Rasmus within the next few days at the player's home in Alabama.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun

Dodgers Claim They Won't Add Another Ace
The Dodgers have $88 million committed to six starters next season, including Dan Haren, who will pitch for another team.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Padres Pushed Hard For Kuroda
The Padres made a serious push to sign Hiroki Kuroda before the 39-year-old opted to return to Japan.

Jeff Sanders/San Diego Union-Tribune

Yankees Trade Banuelos To Braves For Two Relievers
The Yankees have traded Manny Banuelos to the Braves for relievers David Carpenter and Chasen Shreve.

ESPN

John Gibbons' 2016 Salary Now Guaranteed
Gibbons, 52, has guided the Blue Jays to a 462-472 record over parts of seven seasons.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN