June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Astros Reportedly Making 'Big Push' For Cole Hamels
Despite acquiring Scott Kazmir last week, the Astros are still pursuing Cole Hamels in a trade with the Phillies.

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Cubs, Padres Have Discussed Starlin Castro
San Diego hasn't been reported as a buyer ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, but they view Starlin Castro as a long-term starter.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Yankees Want Hamels, But Won't Part With Top Prospects
The Yankees have inquired with the Phillies about Cole Hamels, but they are unwilling to part with several of the organization's top prospects.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Diamondbacks Reach Out To Phillies About Cole Hamels
Arizona is interested in adding Cole Hamels for the future. They entered play on Monday five games under .500.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Blue Jays Showing Strongest Interest In Jeff Samardzija
It was reported last week that the White Sox have become "increasingly willing" to move Jeff Samardzija, who is owed $9.8 million this season and will become a free agent this winter.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Mets Acquire Tyler Clippard From A's
The Mets have acquired Tyler Clippard from the Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-hander Casey Meisner.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Red Sox Trade Shane Victorino To Angels
Boston will pay $3.8 million of the $4.9 million remaining on Shane Victorino's contract, according to a Major League source.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Orioles, Padres Have Discussed Justin Upton Deal
The deal could expand to include one of San Diego's starters -- Tyson Ross or Andrew Cashner.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Indians, Rangers Have Inquired About Carlos Gomez
The Indians and Rangers are among the teams that have inquired with the Brewers about Carlos Gomez, according to Major League sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets Asked Braves About Andrelton Simmons; Price 'Unreachable'
The Braves placed such a high asking price on Simmons that it was "basically unreachable."

Buster Olney/ESPN

Orioles 'Listening To Everything' In Case They Decide To Sell
Baltimore is 3.5 games back of the Twins for the second Wild Card spot.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Giants Shopping For Elite Starting Pitcher
The Giants are looking to add a starting pitcher and would prefer to add an elite one to start a potential second playoff game behind Madison Bumgarner in October.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Mets Making Progress On Tyler Clippard Trade
Other teams are still in play for Tyler Clippard, including the Nationals, but Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Yankees are out on the reliever.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Cardinals, Brewers Have Discussed Adam Lind
The Cardinals are still looking for a replacement at first base for Matt Adams.

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Astros, Blue Jays, Nationals Have Interest In Kimbrel
The Astros, however, are concerned with the money Craig Kimbrel is owed going forward.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pirates Looking At Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino
The Pirates have considered trading for Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino of the Red Sox.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Angels Linked To Indians' David Murphy
Murphy, 33, is hitting .299/.347/.443 in 224 plate appearances. He is owed $6 million this season and has a $500,000 buyout on his $7 million team option for 2016.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Royals Interested In Martin Prado
The Royals have interest in acquiring Martin Prado from the Marlins.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Padres 'Pushing Hard' To Trade Star Players
There have been no storage of names mentioned in trade rumors.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Blue Jays, Indians Nearly Completed Carlos Carrasco Trade
Carlos Carrasco could have been a long-term fix for the Blue Jays. He's signed through 2018 with team options for the next two seasons.

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet

A's Expected To Trade Tyler Clippard Soon
The deal could take place soon, perhaps as early as Monday.

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

Angels Could Turn Pitching Depth Into Hitter
The Angels are talking to clubs about trading some of their pitching depth for a left fielder, according to Major League sources.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Gerrit Cole Becomes Majors' First 14-Game Winner
Gerrit Cole and the Pirates defeated the Nationals by the score of 3-1 on Sunday.

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Tim Hudson Beats A's, Now Has Win Against All 30 Teams
Giants veteran Tim Hudson became only the 15th pitcher to defeat all 30 current teams in major league baseball.

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Biggio, Pedro, Big Unit, Smoltz Join Hall Of Fame
Craig Biggio is the first Astro to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Sources: Rangers, Dodgers Likely To Trade For Hamels
The Phillies continue to discuss Cole Hamels with a number of teams.

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Scott Van Slyke Hurts Neck In NYC Taxi Incident
Scott Van Slyke's head hit the partition between the front and back seats of the cab.

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Greinke's Scoreless Streak Ends At 45 2/3 Innings
The Mets scored a run off Zack Greinke in the third inning on Sunday afternoon.

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Royals Send Finnegan, Two Prospects To Reds For Cueto
Johnny Cueto is 7-6 with a 2.62 ERA this season.

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Reggie Jackson Denies Physical Dispute With Fan
Reggie Jackson was involved in an altercation with an autograph seeker, according to an New York Daily News Report.

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