Ryne Sandberg is aware of Chase Utley's vesting option for 2016, but says the contract issue won't dictate who he puts in the lineup.
May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Phillies Won't Let Utley's Vesting Option Dictate Playing Time
Cubs Looking For Starting Pitching
Chicago has reached out to a number of clubs, among them the Mets and Angels, in search of a match.
Rangers, Phillies Have 'Ongoing Dialogue' Regarding Hamels
Cole Hamels is open to waiving his no-trade clause for such a deal, according to the report.
FBI Struggling To Pinpoint Who Hacked In Astros' System
FBI agents are struggling to pinpoint exactly who within the Cardinals organization repeatedly hacked into the Astros' closely guarded baseball intelligence network.
Pujols' Revival A Result Of Swing Adjustments
Albert Pujols will never again be the hitter he was in his prime, but a series of adjustments have allowed him to be a productive force for the Angels this season.
Mark Appel Near Promotion To Triple-A
The Astros are close to promoting Mark Appel to Triple-A Fresno and may do so before his next start, according to sources.
Red Sox Unlikely To Drop Porcello From Rotation
The Red Sox and Rick Porcello both insist the pitcher is healthy, which make his struggles this season all the more frustrating.
Work With Mental Coach Has Helped Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt believes that a majority of his success at the Major League level can be attributed to his mental approach.
Nationals Interested In Arizona's Middle Infielders
The Nationals have expressed interest in acquiring a middle infielder from the Diamondbacks, according to a report.
Cabrera Overtakes Hosmer In All-Star Voting
Miguel Cabrera has overtaken Eric Hosmer in the latest results of All-Star fan voting, leaving seven Royals on track to start the game next month.
Hanley Ramirez Has 'Irked' Members Of Red Sox
Some members of the Red Sox have grown tired of Hanley Ramirez, according to a report.
Outside The Lines Has Evidence Pete Rose Bet On Games As Player
ESPN's Outside The Lines claims to have betting slips that prove Pete Rose bet on baseball as a player during the 1986 season.
Tigers Will Be Patient With Nick Castellanos
The Tigers won't send the struggling Nick Castellanos to Triple-A as a way to work through his issues.
Darryl Hamilton Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Investigators said it appeared Darryl Hamilton had been shot more than once.
Can Todd Frazier Sustain His Power Explosion?
The Reds third baseman has a 22.4% home run/fly ball rate, which may be primed for regression.
Mariners Release Rickie Weeks
Weeks, 32, signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Mariners in the offseason to serve as Robinson Cano's backup and a utility man.
Justin Masterson Won't Ask Red Sox To Trade Him 'Right Now'
If the Red Sox can find a team that is willing to take a chance on Justin Masterson before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, a trade may be an option.
Schwarber Happy To Help Cubs, Not Disappointed By Demotion
Kyle Schwarber finished his six-game stint with the Cubs on Sunday, finishing his brief Major League debut 8-for-22 with a home run and six RBI.
Yunel Escobar Hitting Like He Did As A Rookie
After several seasons with a sub-.260 batting average, Yunel Escobar has looked like a different hitter. He’s hitting .331 with a .381 on-base percentage in 2015.
Big Papi Moves Into 29th On Career HR List
David Ortiz homered on Sunday to move past Stan Musial and Willie Stargell on the all-time home run list.
Angels Place Jered Weaver On DL
The Angels have decided to give pitcher Jered Weaver time for his sore hip to rest.
Mets Place Dillon Gee On Waivers
Despite interest from other clubs, the Mets have failed to trade pitcher Dillon Gee.
Red Sox Claim Erik Kratz Off Waivers From Royals
Catcher Erik Kratz was designated for assignment by the Royals on June 11.
D-Backs Trade Arroyo, Toussaint To Braves For Gosselin
Bronson Arroyo has not pitched since having Tommy John surgery last July 18.
Devin Mesoraco To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco will have surgery on June 29 to repair his left hip impingement.
Red Sox Lose Pablo Sandoval, Blake Swihart To Injuries
Pablo Sandoval left Saturday's game in the bottom of the fifth inning with a left ankle sprain.
Zack Hample Doesn't Plan To Return HR Ball To A-Rod
Known "ballhawk" Zack Hample, 37, has caught more than 8,000 baseballs.
M's Hire Edgar Martinez As New Hitting Coach
The Mariners have reassigned Howard Johnson to the minor league system.
Max Scherzer Throws No-Hitter Against Pirates
Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer lost his chance at a perfect game by hitting Jose Tabata with a pitch with two outs in the ninth inning on Saturday.
Giancarlo Stanton Willing To Participate In Derby If Asked
Giancarlo Stanton was ousted in an upset by Todd Frazier in last year's derby semifinals, with Yoenis Cespedes winning the title for the second straight year.
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