June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Chapman Isn't Worried About Potential Trade
Aroldis Chapman, who pitched late for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at his home ballpark, may soon be changing addresses.

Associated Press

Bryce Harper Won't Participate In Home Run Derby Until 2018
Bryce Harper expects to skip the Home Run Derby the next two years.

ESPN

Orioles Won't Trade Chris Davis While In Contention
After internally discussing a possible Chris Davis trade, the Orioles have decided that they will not move him unless they fall out of playoff contention.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Phillies Confident They'll 'Get Some Things Done'
As the non-waiver trade deadline approaches, Ruben Amaro, Jr. says that he has had "great dialogue with a lot of clubs on several fronts" and expressed confidence in "get[ting] some things done."

Corey Seidman/CSN Philly

Manfred 'Committed' To Hearing Pete Rose's Class
Rob Manfred remains "committed" to giving Pete Rose a thorough hearing in Rose's bid for reinstatement to the game, and that he plans to meet with Rose at a yet-to-be-determined date.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Bryan Price States Case To Remain Reds' Manager
Bryan Price remains confident he's still the "right guy'' to get the Reds back in contention.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

David Price Doesn't Expect To Be Traded
David Price isn't aware of any active discussions on an extension between the Tigers and his agent.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Twins In Market For Reliever
Minnesota has been linked to Joaquin Benoit (Padres) and Steve Cishek (Marlins).

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Tigers Are 'Trying To Win This Year'
Dave Dombrowski, who doesn't have a contract beyond this season, says the Tigers are "trying to win this year."

Chris Iott/MLive

Cueto Believed To Be Houston's Top Target
The Astros could look to add before the non-waiver trade deadline and Johnny Cueto of the Reds appears to be their top target, according to people familiar with their thinking.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Source: Rob Refsnyder Will Remain With Yankees
The Yankees will keep Rob Refsnyder on the Major League roster after the All-Star break, according to a club source.

John Harper/New York Daily News

Orioles Have No Plans To Sell Amid 'Robust Trade Market'
Dan Duquette expects the countdown to the non-waiver trade deadline could and should be active throughout baseball this month.

Steve Melewski/MASN

Papelbon Still Wants Trade To Contender
Veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon is lobbying for the Phillies to trade him before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.

ESPN.com

Todd Frazier Wins Home Run Derby
Todd Frazier edged Joc Pederson in the final round 15-14 to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Cincinnati.

ESPN.com

Lawsuit Seeking Safety Netting In MLB Ballparks
The lawsuit has asked the commissioner to extend safety screens foul pole to foul pole to protect fans.

ESPN.com

MLB Moving Closer To New Domestic Violence Policy
The Players Association and the commissioner's office are working toward an agreement.

ESPN.com

All-Star Game Starting Lineups Announced
The AL lineup is exclusively right-handed, marking the first time ever that the AL has not had a left-handed hitter or a switch-hitter in its starting lineup.

Press Release

Yost, Ventura Agree On One-Inning For Sale
Chris Sale threw 115 pitches through seven innings on Saturday.

ESPN.com

Greinke, Keuchel To Start All-Star Game
Zack Greinke is 8-2 with a 1.39 ERA and Dallas Keuchel is making his first All-Star Game appearance.

ESPN.com

Pirates Option Wilfredo Boscan To Triple-A
The Pirates have sent pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Press Release

Royals Request Release Waivers On Jason Frasor
The Royals had designated pitcher Jason Frasor for assignment on July 6.

Press Release

Johnny Cueto Throws Tantrum
The frustrated Reds lost to the Marlins by the score of 8-1 on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Clayton Kershaw Just 'Happy' To Be An All-Star
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was added to the NL All-Star team on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Kyle Schwarber Leads U.S. To WIn Over World In Futures Game
The U.S. defeated the World by the score of 10-1 in the All-Star Futures Game.

ESPN.com

Ryan Braun Replaces Matt Holiday For NL All-Stars
Dodgers rookie Joe Pederson will replace Matt Holiday in the NL starting lineup.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Place Buchholz On DL; Recall Johnson From Triple-A
Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz has a strained flexor muscle on his right forearm.

ESPN.com

Max Scherzer Won't Pitch In All-Star Game
Max Scherzer will start for the Nationals on Sunday against the Orioles.

ESPN.com

Jason Grilli Ruptures Achilles Tendon
Braves reliever Jason Grilli suffered a season-ending injury during a loss to the Rockies on Saturday.

Yahoo.com

Bill Stoneman Isn't Opposed To Dealing As Angels GM
Bill Stoneman does not have a history of making midseason acquisitions, but isn't opposed to making moves as the Angels aim for the playoffs this season.

Jeff Fletcher/Orange County Register

Yankees Promoting Rob Refsnyder
Refsnyder, 24, has been a strong hitter in the Minor Leagues. He was hitting .290/.387/.413 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jack Curry/YES Network