June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Darvish Leaves Appearance With Triceps Tightness
Yu Darvish left his spring training debut with tightness in his right triceps on Thursday after pitching a scoreless first inning.

ESPN

Stanton Pleased With First ABs Since HBP
Giancarlo Stanton went 0-for-2, but was pleased with his first at-bats of the spring.

ESPN

Giants Believe Pence Has Broken Forearm
Hunter Pence was hit in the arm by a pitch on Thursday afternoon.

Alex Pavlovic/CSN Bay Area

Cashman: Jeter Should Be Final Yankees Captain
Derek Jeter was the longest-tenured captain in the history of the Yankees and might be the last.

Bill Price/New York Daily News

Cespedes Battling Lower Back Tightness
Yoenis Cespedes hit a grand slam on Tuesday and wasn't on the travel roster on Wednesday.

Jason Beck/MLB

Rollins Could Have Been Dealt To Mets, Padres, Yankees
Jimmy Rollins is entering his first season with the Dodgers, who were one of four teams that showed interest in him when the Phillies began taking calls for the veteran.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Rosario Getting Comfortable At First For Rockies
Wilin Rosario could increase his playing time this season by playing first base for the Rockies.

Thomas Harding/MLB

Cubs Add Phil Coke To Bullpen
Coke, 31, appeared in 62 games for the Tigers last season.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Dodgers Willing To Pay Half Of Ethier's Contract In Trade
The Dodgers are willing to pay as much as half of the $56 million remaining on Andre Ethier's contract to facilitate a trade, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Polanco '90 Percent' Retired, Open To Coaching
Placido Polanco, who didn't play baseball last season, considers himself to be "90 percent" retired.

Jorge Ebro/El Nuevo Herald

Rusney Castillo Out Indefinitely After MRI
Rusney Castillo will be out indefinitely after an MRI showed a strained left oblique muscle, according to Red Sox manager John Farrell.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Source: Arbitrator To Decide On Hamilton's Rehab
Josh Hamilton suffered a drug relapse involving the use of cocaine and alcohol in the offseason, according to multiple reports.

ESPN

Cobb To Start Opener For Rays
The Rays have announced that Alex Cobb will start on Opening Day against the Orioles on April 6.

Associated Press

A-Rod Singles, Walks In Spring Debut
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a walk in his first game back with the Yankees in 18 months.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Hanrahan Needs Tommy John, Released By Tigers
The Tigers have released Joel Hanrahan, who will have his second Tommy John surgery on March 18.

Associated Press

Oakland's Venditte Records Out With Each Arm
Pat Venditte signed a Minor League deal with the Athletics this spring after spending seven seasons in the Yankees organization.

Jane Lee/MLB

Chris Young Reviewing Offers, Nearing Decision
Young, who will be 36 in May, is the reigning AL Comeback Player of the Year.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Josh Johnson Will Throw To Catcher Next Week
Josh Johnson could return to Major League action around June 1.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Andrus Took This Offseason More Seriously
Elvis Andrus is the longest-tenured member of the Rangers.

Associated Press

Wright Scolds Syndergaard Over Faux Pas
Mets prospect Noah Syndergaard was scolded by David Wright for eating lunch during a team scrimmage on Tuesday.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Yankees Could Use Ellsbury-Gardner Tandem
The Yankees could use Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner at the top of their batting order in 2015.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Mattingly Views Rollins As Leadoff Hitter
The Dodgers acquired Jimmy Rollins in a trade with the Phillies this offseason.

Ken Gurnick/MLB

Twins Making Progress On Dozier Extension
There were strong indications on Tuesday that solid progress is being made.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Wrigley Renovations May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
The Cubs will seek permission to work longer hours on renovations at Wrigley Field.

Associated Press

Indians Sell Out Opener In 11 Minutes
The Indians said that Progressive Field, which has been remodeled this winter, will be packed to capacity for the 22nd straight year for the opener.

Associated Press

Rays Prospect Smashes Smyly's Windshield With Home Run
Rays prospect Tim Beckham smashed a windshield with a batting practice home run on Monday.

Matt Monagan/MLB

Nationals Sign Tony Gwynn Jr.
The Washington Nationals have signed Tony Gwynn Jr. to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins Offered Francisco Rodriguez $10M
Rodriguez agreed to a two-year deal with the Brewers worth at least $13 million.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Dodgers Will Start Kershaw In Opener
Clayton Kershaw will start on Opening Day for the Dodgers on April 6 against the Padres.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Cespedes Wants To Remain In Detroit Over Long-Term
Yoenis Cespedes has a chance to hit free agency this offseason.

Jason Beck/MLB