May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Ryne Sandberg Resigns As Phillies Manager
Ryne Sandberg quit Friday with a record of 119-159 over parts of three seasons with the Phillies.

ESPN.com

Astros Haven't Received Subpoena As Part Of Federal Investigation
The Astros say they did not receive a subpoena as part of the government's investigation into the hacking of their private database and computer systems.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

MLB To Open Second Replay Center In San Francisco
The first replay center was opened at MLB Advanced Media's office in New York in 2008 and expanded it in 2014.

Associated Press

Mets To Promote Matz, Go Back To Six-Man Rotation
The Mets plan to promote left-handed prospect Steven Matz and will use some form of a six-man starting rotation, according to a source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Nationals Starters Set Club Record For Scoreless Innings
Washington's rotation has thrown a franchise-record 41⅓ consecutive scoreless innings over its past six games.

Associated Press

Sources: Mets, A's Have Discussed Zobrist
The Mets and Athletics have discussed a trade involved Ben Zobrist, according to sources on both sides.

John Harper/New York Daily News

Twins To Promote Alex Meyer
Minnesota hopes the right-hander will eventually work out of the rotation, but for now he's expected to throw out of the bullpen.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Could Move Wilmer Flores To Second Base
Wilmer Flores may not man shortstop for the Mets much longer.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Red Sox Send Joe Kelly To Triple-A Pawtucket
The Red Sox made a number of roster moves on Thursday, sending Joe Kelly to Triple-A Pawtucket in the process.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Giants Could Pursue Outfield Addition
The Giants have added an outfielder to their list of trade targets in the wake of Nori Aoki's injury.

Henry Sculman/San Francisco Chronicle

Red Sox Show Interest In Trading Clay Buchholz
Clay Buchholz has pitched well as of late, which has increased his value. His contract also allows for team options in 2016 ($13 million) and 2017 ($13.5 million).

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Did $5,000 Keep Yankees From Signing Maikel Franco?
Maikel Franco, who has been a sensation with otherwise struggling Phillies, nearly signed with the Yankees as an international free agent.

Daniel Popper/New York Daily News

Dodgers Focused On Acquiring Pitching Despite Offensive Slump
The Dodgers have been stuck in an offensive slump, but that hasn't changed their approach as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline looms.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Terry Collins Won't Point Fingers At Mets' Front Office
The Mets have lost seven straight games as Collins manages a roster littered with fringe Major Leaguers because of front-office inaction in acquiring serviceable stopgaps.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Joe Maddon Lashes Out At Replay System After Loss
Angry with a call on the final play of the Cubs' loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night, Joe Maddon lashed out at the replay system, calling for an overhaul that includes "nerds" well versed in ana

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Yankees Haven't Ruled Out Run At Hamels
The Yankees haven't ruled out making a trade offer for Cole Hamels, who is guaranteed $86.2 million through the 2018 season, according to a source.

David Lennon/Newsday

Phillies To Hire Andy MacPhail Soon
The Phillies plan to hire Andy MacPhail as their top decision-maker within the next week.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Marco Estrada Makes History With Consecutive No-Hit Bids
Marco Estrada retired the first 22 batters he faced for the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, following up another no-hit bid in his previous start.

Elias Sports Bureau

Can Padres Restock System By Selling?
The Padres mortgaged their future for 2015, but have disappointed and are currently on the outside of the National League playoff picture.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Astros Nearing Agreement With Daz Cameron
The Astros are getting closer to finalizing contract agreements with No. 2 pick Alex Bregman and No. 37 pick Daz Cameron.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Marlins Aren't Ready To Declare Themselves Sellers
The Marlins are 12 games under .500 and more than eight games back in the National League East, but they aren't ready to declare themselves sellers.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Terry Collins To Have 'Get-Together' With Mets
Terry Collins plans to meet with the Mets on Wednesday after the club failed to record a hit in the final six innings of a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday night.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Joe Girardi: CC Sabathia Is Staying In Rotation
CC Sabathia insists that he is healthy, but his 5.65 ERA has raised questions about his future with the Yankees.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Report: Hamels Would Accept Trade To Yankees
The market for Cole Hamels is heating up and potential destinations are beginning to appear.

Kevin Kernan/New York Post

Report: Hamels Blocked Trade To Astros
Cole Hamels has blocked a potential trade to the Astros, according to a report by KHOU-TV.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Royals Have Interest In Cueto, Leake, Zobrist
The Royals are looking for upgrades on the trade market and have cast a wide net.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Rangers Trade For Hamels Is 'Not On The Board'
The Rangers aren't close to a deal for Cole Hamels.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Should Cubs Trade Starlin Castro?
Starlin Castro can hit, but he has hurt the Cubs in the field.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Yankees Trying To Get A-Rod's 3,000th Hit Ball Back
The Yankees are negotiating with the fan who caught Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit ball, according to sources.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Dillon Gee Clears Outright Waivers
The right-hander remains shy of five years of service time, meaning that he had to accept the assignment or forfeit the remainder of his guaranteed salary.

Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors