Jose Valverde had an opt-out clause in his deal.
June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Troy Tulowitzki Wants To Stay With Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki has become a fixture in trade rumors, but he insists that he wants to remain with the Rockies.
Rangers Willing To Move Yovani Gallardo
The Rangers are listening to trade offers for Yovani Gallardo, according to a report.
No Ongoing Talks Between Mets, Athletics On Zobrist
A previous report had suggested that the two clubs had reached the stage of discussing prospects in a deal.
Astros Have Discussed Acquiring Cashner, Ross From Padres
The Astros and Padres have had at the very least preliminary trade discussions regarding Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross, according to a report.
Brewers Turned Down Extension Overtures From Jonathan Lucroy
Jonathan Lucroy says he was turned down by the Brewers when his representatives raised the possibility of a second extension last offseason.
Blue Jays Sign Joba Chamberlain To Minor League Deal
Chamberlain, 29, was released by the Tigers on July 10.
Adam Wainwright Pitches At Daughter's Softball Game
The pitching machine failed at his daughter's young softball game on Monday, so Adam Wainwright took the mound and pitched.
Twins Monitoring Market For Catchers
The Twins are looking at A.J. Pierzynski, Derek Norris, Jonathan Lucroy and Alex Avila.
Pirates Showing Interest In Zobrist, Barmes, Pennington
The Pirates have expressed interest in acquiring Ben Zobrist, Clint Barmes and Cliff Pennington with Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer sidelined.
Royals Option Yordano Ventura
Kansas City locked Ventura up with a five-year, $23 million deal prior to the 2015 season.
Albert Pujols Passes Mike Schmidt On Home Run List
Albert Pujols hit three home runs in one doubleheader on Monday for the Angels.
Angels Prioritizing Control In Search For Bat
The Angels have long been linked to a bat as the trade deadline approaches and they continue to cast a wide net.
Orioles Sign First Player From MLB's China Development Center
The Orioles signed the first prospect from one of Major League Baseball's China development centers on Monday, something the league hopes becomes a trend.
Ian Desmond Gets Pep Talk From Cal Ripken Jr.
Ian Desmond is hoping to get a boost from a chance meeting with Cal Ripken Jr. amid a disappointing season.
Tigers Reportedly To Make David Price, Yoenis Cespedes Available
The Tigers could position themselves as sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in years, according to a report.
Blue Jays Have 'Strong Interest' In Mike Fiers
No deal is close and the Milwaukee Brewers aren't especially motivated to move the right-hander.
White Sox Now Listening To Trade Offers
The White Sox are open to "listening" to trade offers after a series loss to the Royals over the weekend.
Bryce Harper Says Umpire Favored Zack Greinke
After the Dodgers topped the Nationals 5-0 on Sunday, Bryce Harper asserted "when you're getting 6 inches off the plate, it's tough to face him."
Brian Cashman: 'Strong Possibility' Yankees Stand Pat
There is a good chance the Yankees allow the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline to pass without making a big move, according to Brian Cashman.
Orioles Are Interested In Jay Bruce, Justin Upton
Dan Duquette is serious about adding an outfield bat, according to Major League sources.
Could Giants Go After Zack Greinke In Free Agency?
Zack Greinke may only opt out of his contract at the end of the season to negotiate a higher guarantee with management, which currently owes him $71 million over the next three years.
Tigers Inquire With Rockies About John Axford
Miguel Cabrera is currently on the disabled list and the Tigers, 10.5 games out of first place in the American League Central, aren't certain to be buyers at the deadline.
Cubs, Dodgers, Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox Scout Hamels
The Dodgers have been linked to top-level starters as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches, while the Cubs, Rangers and Red Sox contacted the Phillies about Cole Hamels in recent weeks.
Reds Didn't Want Cueto Pitching For Another Team In ASG
One of the reasons why the Reds didn't trade Johnny Cueto prior to the All-Star break is that they didn't want him pitching in the All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park for another club.
Padres, Rockies Postponed By Rainout
The game between the Rockies and Padres was stopped in the top of the fifth inning, the first rainout at Petco Park since 2006.
Angels Rained Out At Home For First Time Since '95
The Angels had played 1,609 straight home games without being rained out.
Hamels Lasts Only Three-Innings Amid Trade Talk
Cole Hamels is 0-2 with a 19.91 ERA over his last two starts, allowing 20 hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Greinke Extends Scoreless Streak To 43 2/3 Innings
Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke leads the major leagues with a 1.30 ERA.
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