June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers Could 'Mix It Up' Soon
Jon Daniels has admitted that the Rangers could be headed for a shakeup.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Cardinals Sign Dan Johnson To Minors Deal
The recently-released 35-year-old began the season in the Cincinnati Reds' system.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Blue Jays Demote Miguel Castro To Triple-A
The rookie right-hander, who has a team-high four saves, allowed two runs in 1 1/3 innings in a mop-up role Sunday.

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Brewers Name Craig Counsell As Manager
Craig Counsell was given a contract through the 2017 season.

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Abreu: Blame Players, Not Ventura For Struggles
The White Sox are 8-14 and occupy last place in the American League Central.

Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune

Padres To Promote Austin Hedges
It's uncertain exactly where the catcher fits on the roster.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Jameis Winston's Rookie Contract Bans Him From Baseball
The Buccaneers have made sure they don't have to worry about Jameis Winston chasing his dream of playing professional baseball.

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Yankees Complete First Sweep Of Red Sox Since 2006
The Yankees have won 13 of 16 games since starting the season 3-6.

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Brewers Fire Roenicke; Counsell Will Be Replacement
The Brewers will name Craig Counsell as Ron Roenicke's replacement, according to a FoxSports report on Sunday.

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Gattis Leads Astros To 10th Straight Win
The 18-7 Astros have the best record in the American League.

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Hamilton To Bat In Extended Spring Game
Josh Hamilton took live batting practice for the first time this spring on Saturday.

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Cashman: Yankees Won't Pay A-Rod $6M Bonus
Yankees GM Brain Cashman says the club has no intention of paying A-Rod for hitting his 660th home run.

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A-Rod Ties Willie Mays With No. 660
Alex Rodriguez joined Willie Mays in the 660 home run club on Friday night.

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Drafted Players Now Eligible To Be Traded After World Series
Major League Baseball informed all 30 teams Friday that players selected in the amateur draft will be permitted to be traded beginning the day after the conclusion of the World Series.

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Carlos Quentin In Process Of Retiring
The outfielder left Triple-A Tacoma last night as his injuries will no longer allow him to play.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Manfred: Injuries To Pitchers Don't Change DH View
Rob Manfred says the recent instances of pitchers injuring themselves while batting haven't changed his opinion that the sport benefits from the two leagues playing under different rules.

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Rangers Impressed By Hamilton's Workouts
Josh Hamilton has worked out with the Rangers twice this week and the organization has come away impressed.

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Homer Bailey To Have Tommy John Surgery
Homer Bailey tore a ligament in his right elbow and will have Tommy John surgery next Friday.

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Medlen Preparing To Face Live Hitters
Kris Medlen is inching closer in his comeback bid from his second Tommy John surgery.

Jeffrey Flanagan/MLB

Byung-Ho Park Hoping To Jump To MLB In 2016
Park, a two-time KBO MVP, told reporters prior to the season that he's long dreamed of playing in Major League Baseball.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees Shut Andrew Bailey Down With Shoulder Strain
The Yankees have shut down Andrew Bailey after an MRI revealed a shoulder strain and there is no timetable for him to return to the mound.

Chad Jennings/Lo Hud

Jed Lowrie Out Until After All-Star Break
Jed Lowrie will have surgery Friday for a torn ligament in his right thumb.

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