May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Interest In Rafael Soriano Increasing
Rafael Soriano, 35, saved 32 games for the Nationals in 2014 and pitched to a 3.19 ERA.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Frasor Mulled Offer From Twins Before Re-Signing With Royals
Jason Frasor entertained a one-year offer from the Twins before re-signing with the Royals this past winter.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Mets Acquire Dan Rohlfing From Twins
Minnesota will receive cash considerations in return.

Rhett Bollinger/MLB

Dodgers Claim Interference Before Giants Scored Winning Run
Don Mattingly was fuming after Giants third-base coach Roberto Kelly made contact with pinch runner Gregor Blanco while holding him up a few minutes before Blanco scored the winning run.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Bonds Has Obstruction Conviction Thrown Out
After more than 11 years in court, Barry Bonds has been cleared in a federal court of appeals.

Associated Press

Matt Harvey Has Sprained Ankle, Won't Miss Start
Matt Harvey had his ankle examined by team doctors Wednesday, but insisted his mild left ankle sprain will not affect his ability to face the Yankees this weekend.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Bautista Out For A Few Days With Shoulder Strain
Jose Bautista reportedly aggravated the injury throwing to first base. He had been playing through the injury.

Tom Dakers/Blue Bird Banter

Joe Nathan Leaves Rehab Appearance After 10 Pitches
Joe Nathan appeared to re-injure his right elbow after throwing just 10 pitches during a Minor League game Wednesday morning.

ESPN

Bernie Williams To Retire Nine Years After Final Game
Bernie Williams hasn't played since Oct. 1, 2006, but never signed his retirement papers.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Pence Unlikely To Return To Giants By May 1
Hunter Pence suffered a broken left forearm after getting hit by a pitch during spring training.

ESPN

Rangers Examine Medical, Training Procedures
The Rangers have been suffering injuries at an alarming rate the last two seasons, which has led to an examination of their medical and training procedures.

Jeff Wilson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Lucius Fox Declared Free Agent By MLB
Lucius Fox, an 18-year-old shortstop from the Bahamas, has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

Kiley McDaniel/FanGraphs

Ike Davis Throws Perfect Inning For A's
Ike Davis, who had a 2.25 ERA at Arizona State, retired Collin Cowgill, C.J. Cron and Chris Iannetta on ground balls while throwing just nine pitches.

Associated Press

Addison Russell Goes Hitless In Debut
The infielder went 0-for-5, but the Cubs came from behind to beat the Pirates 9-8.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Loria Declines To Give Redmond Vote Of Confidence
Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria declined to issue a vote of confidence to Mike Redmond, amid speculation that the manager's job is in jeopardy.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Price Apologizes For Vulgarities, But Stands By Message
Bryan Price, after using the F-word 77 times and 10 more variants of other vulgarities during a rant to media members, apologized Tuesday for "inappropriate language."

ESPN

David Ortiz Suspended For Making Contact With Umpire
David Ortiz made contact with umpire John Tumpane during the fifth inning of Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Associated Press

MLB Suspends Kelvin Herrera For Five Games
Kelvin Herrera has been suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch behind Brett Lawrie's head during Sunday's game between the Royals and Athletics.

ESPN

Angels Have Comeback Plan In Place For Hamilton
The Angels have a comeback plan in place for Josh Hamilton that could have him in the Major Leagues in June.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Brewers Place Jonathan Lucroy On DL
The Brewers have placed Jonathan Lucroy on the disabled list with a broken left big toe.

Adam McCalvy/MLB

Brian Wilson Takes Part In Live Read Of Major League
Brian Wilson recently took part in a live read of Major League at the Film Independent Live Read series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Dave Schilling/Grantland

Source: Cubs To Promote Addison Russell
He has primarily been a shortstop but moved over to second base recently in preparation for a promotion to the Major Leagues.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Bryan Price Goes On Expletive-Laced Rant
Bryan Price lashed out in front of a group of media members on Monday, using the F-word 77 times and 10 more variants of other vulgarities in a five-and-a-half minute rant focused on Reds roster infor

ESPN

Fan 'Alert' After Being Struck By Foul Ball At PNC Park
Monday night's game between the Cubs and Pirates at PNC Park was delayed 23 minutes when a fan was hit by a foul ball.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Hanley Ramirez Exits Game With Illness
Hanley Ramirez was replaced by Allen Craig in left field at the start of the third inning on Monday afternoon.

Alec Shirkey/MLB

Rodon Bringing Plus-Slider To White Sox
The White Sox have promoted Carlos Rodon, who will make his Major League debut as some point this week.

Mike Bertha/MLB

Braves' McKirahan Suspended 80 Games
Andrew McKirahan was suspended for using Ipamorelin, a cream, during Spring Training.

MLB

Utley Wants To Remain In Philadelphia
Major League clubs have been told over the last year that Chase Utley won't accept a trade from the Phillies.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Could Dodgers Discuss Extension With Howie Kendrick?
Howie Kendrick has been such an excellent fit with the Dodgers that there may be the possibility of a contract extension before he hits free agency in the fall.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Marlins Have Considered Firing MIke Redmond
The Marlins have already considered firing the manager amid a slow start.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald