June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Joe Panik Showing More Power, Patience At Plate
Joe Panik struggled in spring training, but as the calendar turns to June the Giants second baseman has more than turned things around.

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Mark Teixeira Has Enjoyed Success Against Felix Hernandez
Over his career, Mark Teixeira is 20-for-66 (.303) with four doubles, six home runs and 13 RBIs against Felix Hernandez.

Adam Lewis/ESPN

Kershaw Senses He's Building Positive Momentum
Clayton Kershaw struck out seven batters, walked one and gave up five hits on Monday against the Rockies at Coors Field, his second consecutive excellent start.

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Mark Trumbo Could Be Trade Bait Soon
The Diamondbacks will soon to have decide if they can trade away the power Mark Trumbo adds to their lineup.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Reds Haven't Indicated Whether They Are Ready To Trade Cueto
The Reds are fading out of the playoff picture, but they haven't indicated to Johnny Cueto's agent whether or not they plan to trade the pitcher.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers To Promote Joey Gallo
Joey Gallo, a power-hitting third baseman, began the season ranked as one of baseball's best prospects.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Ned Yost Wants DH Used In All Interleague Games
ed Yost would like to see the designated hitter in all interleague games regardless of where the games are played.

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Scout Compares Eduardo Rodriguez To David Price
The 22-year-old left-hander lasted 7.2 innings, struck out seven and allowed just three hits in his Major League debut on May 28.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Phillies Open To Taking On More Of Hamels' Salary In Trades
The Phillies still want an elite prospect in return, but they are willing to pay more of Cole Hamels' salary than they were at the start of the season.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Cubs Enjoying Success In One-Run Games
The Cubs have had issues with their bullpen and defense, but are enjoying a recent run of success in one-run games.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Twins Converting High Rate Of Save Chances
The Twins are 30-19 and have the best record in the American League by percentage points over the Astros.

Christina Kahrl/ESPN

Bartolo Colon Becomes NL's Top Winner
Bartolo Colon, 42, gave up six hits and three runs without walking a batter in seven innings to win his eighth game on Sunday.

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