June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Pirates' Jordy Mercer Carted Off Field
Jordy Mercer collided with Carlos Games attempting to break up a double play on Sunday.

Nori Aoki's Right Fibula 80 Percent Healed
Giants outfielder Nori Aoki has been on the DL since June 24.

ESPN.com

Yankees Activate Beltran From DL; Send Down Refsnyder
It appears Stephen Drew returns to the Yankees' starting lineup as the second baseman.

ESPN.com

Wil Meyers Progressing Toward Baseball Activities
Wil Myers had surgery in mid-June to remove a bone spur from his left wrist.

ESPN.com

Liriano Scratched With Neck Tightness
The Pirates started RHP Vance Worley on Saturday night against the Brewers.

ESPN.com

Kris Bryant Signs Memorabilia Deal With Fanatics Authentic
Cubs rookie star Kris Bryant has agreed to a autograph and memorabilia exclusive with Fanatics.

ESPN.com

Clay Buchholz To Seek Second Opinion On Forearm
Clay Buchholz plans to see Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday in Pensacola.

ESPN.com

Lighting Failure Causes Nats-Dodgers Game Suspension
The Nationals were leading the Dodgers by the score of 3-2 when the game was suspended Friday night.

Yahoo.com

D-Backs Beat Deadline To Agree With Top Pick
Shortstop Dansby Swanson agreed Friday to a $6.5M signing bonus with the Diamondbacks.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Have Continually Discussed Hamels With Phillies
The Dodgers could be the biggest buyers on the trade market this month. Johnny Cueto of the Reds is believed to be their top target.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Braves Extend Fredi Gonzalez, Staff Through 2016
Fredi Gonzalez's new contract contains a club option for 2017.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Reds Prefer Not To Package Cueto, Chapman In Trade
Aroldis Chapman still has one season left of club control, while Johnny Cueto will hit the free agent market this winter.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Rangers Unlikely To Trade For Cole Hamels
The Rangers have been connected to Cole Hamels since Yu Darvish was lost to Tommy John surgery, but they are unlikely to acquire the left-hander in a trade with the Phillies.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Angels Finding Asking Prices For Offensive Help To Be Too High
The Angels are actively trying to acquire offensive help ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, but they currently find the asking prices to be too high.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times

Justin Upton Hasn't 'Given Up' On Padres
Justin Upton's name has been rumored as a potential bat available on the trade market, but the outfielder says he hopes to stick with the Padres.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Cubs To Recall Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber will take Miguel Montero's place on the roster as the latter player will be put on the 15-day disabled list with a jammed thumb.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Royals, Astros Have Las Vegas Concerned
Las Vegas sports books are worried about the Royals and Astros as the Major League Baseball season winds down.

David Purdum/ESPN

Smoltz: Mets' Rotation 'Way Better' Than 1990s Braves
The Braves of the 1990s had three Hall of Fame pitchers in their starting rotation, but John Smoltz believes the Mets rotation has more talent.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Giants Sign Everth Cabrera To Minor League Deal
Everth Cabrera could provide middle infield depth for the San Francisco Giants.

San Jose Mercury News

Royals Hoping Miguel Almonte Will Bolster Bullpen In September
The Royals have promoted Miguel Almonte to Triple-A Omaha. They are hoping the 22-year-old right-hander could contribute in the Major Leagues as a reliever in September.

Andy McCullough/Kansas City Star

Mets Unlikely To Acquire Outfielder
Aside from Curtis Granderson, the Mets have received little offensive production from their outfielders this season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Union Monitoring Whether Cardinals Hacking Affected Player Market
As the federal investigation into the Cardinals continues for hacking into the computer database of the Astros, the player's union has an interest to learn whether any information obtained may have a

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Angels, Mariners, Royals Interested In Justin Upton
Justin Upton is believed to be the best hitter available on the trade market and he has drawn trade interest from the Angels, Mariners and Royals.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Rangers Could Swing Big Deal Before Deadline
If the Rangers play well over the next few weeks, they could swing a big deal before the non-waiver trade deadline.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Dodgers Covet Cueto, But Won't Deal Top Prospects
The Dodgers won't be content with simply another playoff appearance this fall, they have eyes on playing in the World Series.

Tim Kurkjian/ESPN

Manfred Open To Idea Of Expansion
Rob Manfred is open-minded about the possibility of Major League Baseball expanding for the first time since the Diamondbacks and Rays came on board in 1998.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Rangers To Release Ross Detwiler
The Rangers have requested unconditional release waivers for Ross Detwiler after he rejected an outright assignment.

Stefan Stevenson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

All-Star Game Draws Record-Low TV Rating
The American League's 6-3 win over the National League on Tuesday night earned a 6.6 rating and 12 share on Fox, a record-low television rating.

Associated Press

Mariners, Red Sox Interested In Jason Frasor
Jason Frasor was designated for assignment by the Royals and opted for free agency.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Could Rockies Finally Deal Carlos Gonzalez?
The Rockies aren't usually very active in the trade market, but that could change this month since they are so far out of the playoff picture.

Patrick Saunders/Denver Post