May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Ruben Amaro Apologizes For Saying Fans 'Don't Understand The Game'
Ruben Amaro has apologized for making critical comments about the fans in Philadelphia earlier this week.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Mets Have Insurance On David Wright's Contract
The Mets have insurance on David Wright's contract that will cover 75 percent of the money he is owed for the time he misses due to injury once he is sidelined for 60 or more days.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Callaspo, Uribe Swap Between Braves, Dodgers Finalized
The Braves and Dodgers have finalized a trade that hit a roadblock early Tuesday.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Indians Shave Their Heads In Support Of Mike Aviles' Daughter
Adriana Aviles, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this month.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Marlins Shuffle Staff, Name Harris Third Base Coach
Lenny Harris will take over as third-base coach. He had been the assistant hitting coach.

Spencer Fordin/MLB

Phillies Aren't Close To Dealing Any Veterans
The Phillies have a number of players that might receive interest on the trade marketing including Jonathan Papelbon, Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Alberto Callaspo Nixes Trade To Dodgers
Alberto Callaspo has blocked a trade that would have seen the Braves deal the infielder to the Dodgers in exchange for Juan Uribe, according to a source.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Cubs Plan To Keep Kyle Schwarber At Catcher
The Cubs selected Kyle Schwarber in the first round of last June's Major League Baseball draft.

Tommy Birch/Des Moines Register

Masahiro Tanaka Won't Alter Pitching Style
Masahiro Tanaka is more concerned about remaining healthy for the rest of the season than rushing back to the struggling Yankees.

Dan Martin/New York Post

Braves Working On Alberto Callaspo Trade
The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Braves prior to the 2015 season.

Mark Bowman/MLB

David Wright To See Back Specialist In California
David Wright will travel to California to see a back specialist in an effort to gain clarity on the back issue that has kept him out of the lineup.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Joe Maddon Upset Over Memorial Day Schedule
Joe Maddon wasn't happy the Cubs played an early-afternoon game on Memorial Day after playing a day game in Phoenix on Sunday and then traveling through "two time zones" to get home.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Matusz Appeals 8-Game Suspension For Sticky Substance
Brian Matusz, who was ejected Saturday for using a sticky substance that was on his right arm, was suspended eight games by Major League Baseball on Monday.

ESPN

Strasburg Admits Frustration, But He'll 'Keep Grinding'
The Nationals are rolling, but Stephen Strasburg is struggling.

Associated Press

Hamilton Will Start In Left For Rangers
Josh Hamilton is expected to hit either second or fifth for the Rangers.

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Phillies May Be Able To Sell Howard As DH Upgrade
Ryan Howard is showing signs of an offensive resurgence, which may allow the Phillies to trade him to an AL team looking for an upgrade at designated hitter.

Corey Seidman/CSN Philly

Marlins Showed Interest In Trading For Papelbon
The Marlins showed some interest in trading for Jonathan Papelbon around the time they fired Mike Redmond, according to a report.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Walt Weiss Isn't On Hot Seat In Colorado
Rockies manager Walt Weiss' job is safe for now, according to general manager Jeff Bridich.

ESPN

Brian Matusz Ejected For Foreign Substance
Brian Matusz of the Orioles was ejected in the 12th inning on Saturday night for using a sticky substance that was on his right arm.

ESPN

Josh Hamilton Ready To Join Rangers
Josh Hamilton is set to join the Rangers in Cleveland for the start of a series with the Indians.

ESPN.com

White Sox Retire Paul Konerko's No. 14
Paul Konerko spent 16 season with the Chicago White Sox.

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David Wright Aggravates Lower Back
The Mets have shut down David Wright from baseball activity for a week.

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A's Place Coco Crisp On DL With Cervical Strain
The A's have recalled pitcher Kendall Graveman from Triple-A Nashville.

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Justin Verlander To Throw Simulated Game
Justin Verlander has not pitched this season due to a triceps strain.

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Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers Knew Of Tear In 2012
Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent surgery on Thursday that will keep him out until at least next spring training.

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Marlins Continue Losing Ways, Place Two Starters On DL
The Marlins have placed Henderson Alvarez and Mat Latos on the disabled list.

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A-Rod Ties Babe Ruth For Fourth On RBIs List
Alex Rodriguez drove in the 1,992nd run of his career on Friday night.

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Marlins Fail To Show At Charity Event
Marlins players were to attend an event to benefit an inner-cities baseball program.

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Red Sox Recall Rusney Castillo; Option Jackie Bradley Jr. To Triple-A
The Red Sox are hoping Rusney Castillo helps their struggling offense.

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MLB Suspends Will Smith Eight Games
Brewers pitcher Will Smith has appealed the eight game suspension.

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