June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox Prioritizing Young Controllable Arms
Cole Hamels and Johnny Cueto may be unlikely targets for the Red Sox this summer.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Josh Hamilton Isn't Preparing Differently For Series With Angels
Josh Hamilton will get his first chance for revenge this weekend when the Rangers face off against the Angels.

ESPN

Blue Jays Sign Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.
The 16-year-old is the son of 2004 American League MVP Vladimir Guerrero.

Associated Press

Cardinals Fire Scouting Director Amid Scandal
The Cardinals have fired scouting director Chris Correa, the first known fallout from the hacking scandal that has resulted in a federal investigation into whether the team illegally got inside the pl

Associated Press

Victor Martinez Has 'No Respect' For Pirates
Victor Martinez specifically named Gerrit Cole, who hit him with a fastball in the ribs an inning after Justin Verlander plunked Starling Marte.

Anthony Fenech/Detroit Free-Press

Orioles Seeking Trade Partner For Delmon Young
The Orioles designated Delmon Young for assignment on Wednesday, but Dan Duquette is confident he'll be able to find a trade for the veteran outfielder.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Brewers Realistic About Stance At Trade Deadline
Aramis Ramirez, Gerardo Parra, Adam Lind and Kyle Lohse could all be moved.

Adam McCalvy/MLB

Cubs Meet With Joe Torre To Discuss Issues In Baseball
One topic that was discussed was the ever changing strike zone -- especially an expanding lower half.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Jose Fernandez's Velocity Puts His Elbow At Risk
About one-third of Tommy John surgeries were revisions in 2014.

Stephania Bell/ESPN

Mike Scioscia Denies 'Power Struggle' With Jerry Dipoto
After Jerry Dipoto stepped down on Wednesday, the Angels and Mike Scioscia denied that the long-time manager had a role in the general manager's departure.

ESPN

Angels Name Bill Stoneman Interim GM
The Angels have officially announced that Jerry Dipoto has resigned as the club's general manager.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Dipoto Decides To Step Down As Angels GM
Jerry Dipoto decided to step down from his position as general manager of the Angels on Wednesday, according to a source.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Mets Aren't In Hurry To Trade Jon Niese
The Mets haven't engaged in serious talks with the Cubs or Dodgers about Niese, according to two sources.

David Lennon/Newsday

Encarnacion Achieves 10 And 5 Rights With Blue Jays
Edwin Encarnacion has 10 years of service time in the big-leagues, the last five with the same team.

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet

Source: Dipoto Could Step Down As Angels GM
Jerry Dipoto packed up his office and left early Tuesday, according to sources.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Cuban Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez Defects
Yadiel Hernandez has left Cuba's national team -- which was playing in North Carolina -- in hopes of achieving Major League Baseball free agency.

Ben Badler/Baseball America

Mets Pay Bobby Bonilla $1.2M On July 1
Bobby Bonilla hasn't played in a Major League game since 2001, but the Mets pay him $1,193,248.20 annually on July 1.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

David Ortiz Insists He Hasn't Lost Bat Speed
David Ortiz, who has hit seven home runs in his last 19 games, fired back at critics who questioned his bat speed earlier this season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Joe Maddon Entertains Cubs With Magician To 'Lighten Things Up'
Joe Maddon brought in a magician to perform for the Cubs before Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN