June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Feliz Refuses Assignment, Becomes Free Agent
The Rangers designated the reliever for assignment on July 3.

Associated Press

Matt Holliday Won't Play In All-Star Game
Matt Holliday will not play in the All-Star Game because of the quadriceps injury that has sidelined the slugger for more than a month.

ESPN

Marlins Fielding Offers For Latos, Haren, Others
The Marlins are telling clubs that they are willing to listen to offers for Mat Latos, Dan Haren, Brad Hand and Jeff Baker.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald

Mets Have Discussed Ramirez, Segura With Brewers
The Mets and Brewers have had recent trade discussions regarding Aramis Ramirez and Juan Segura.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Vin Mazzaro To Sign Deal With Braves
Vin Mazzaro will head to Triple-A upon signing his contract.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pirates Could Add Talent Prior To Deadline
The Pirates could add to their Major League roster this month in the wake of Josh Harrison's thumb injury, according to Clint Hurdle.

Tom Singer/MLB

Casey McGehee Expected To Sign With Marlins
The Marlins are expected to sign Casey McGehee when he clears release waivers on Friday.

Andy Slater/940 AM-WINZ

Braves To Sign Kolby Allard
The Braves are expected to sign first-round pick Kolby Allard despite recent reports that he might instead attend UCLA.

Charlie Wilmoth/MLB Trade Rumors

Astros Pleased With Draft Haul After Issues In 2014
The Astros have signed all their top picks after an impressive 2015 amateur draft, a welcome development after a disappointing run last year.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Samardzija Doesn't Want White Sox To Trade Him
The White Sox may have already decided to field offers for Jeff Samardzija, but the right-hander hopes the club is given a full season before a final evaluation is made.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Jose Fernandez Ties Consecutive Wins Mark
Jose Fernandez pitched seven innings Thursday and tied the modern record for most consecutive home victories by a starter to begin a career as the Marlins defeated the Reds.

Associated Press

Reds Could Trade Jay Bruce
The Reds could sell off a number of parts this month, but Jay Bruce is as good a bet as anyone to be traded.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Teams Scouting Toronto's Pitching Prospects
Jeff Hoffman and Daniel Norris both pitched for Toronto's Minor League affiliates on Tuesday.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Orioles Release Delmon Young
They designated him for assignment on July 1.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Padres Prepared To Buy And Sell At Deadline
The Padres are prepared to take two different approaches as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Brett Gardner Replaces Alex Gordon On All-Star Roster
Brett Gardner has been named to the American League team after a spot opened up when Alex Gordon of the Royals went on the disabled list.

Danny Knobler/ESPN

Phillies May Have Been Close To Papelbon Trade In June
The Phillies were close to dealing Jonathan Papelbon last month before ending talks, according to other Major League clubs.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Marketing For Hitting Taking Shape
The trade market for hitting is taking shape as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, according to Sandy Alderson.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Carter Capps Becoming Close To Unhittable
Carter Caps threw a pitch to Xander Bogaerts on Tuesday night with a perceived velocity of 105.55 mph, the highest number of any pitch in the Major Leagues this season.

Jeff Sullivan/FanGraphs

Don Newcombe At Home After Hospital Stay
Don Newcombe has been released from a hospital two days after becoming ill at Dodger Stadium.

Associated Press

Blue Jays Open To Dealing From Major League Roster
The Blue Jays are open to dealing from their Major League roster in order to fortify their pitching staff.

Jeff Simmons/Sportsnet

Astros Looking For Hard-Throwing Bullpen Arm
The Astros have one of the better bullpens in baseball, but Jeff Luhnow says he's still on the lookout for additions.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Cardinals Left Fuming Over Game-Tying Hit In Loss To Cubs
The Cardinals are upset that Addison Russell's game-tying single was called fair on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Phillies May Not Give Utley Regular At-Bats Upon Return
Chase Utley has been on the disabled list for two weeks and may not return soon.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Dellin Betances Allows Second Home Run, Rest Needed?
Dellin Betances didn't allow a run in April or May (27 1/3 innings), but has surrendered eight earned runs in just 16.1 innings pitched in June and July.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Royals Off To Best Start In 35 Years
Kansas City also improved to 48-33, their best record through 81 games since 1980.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

A-Rod 'Disappointed' By All-Star Omission
Alex Rodriguez was hoping to make the American League All-Star team, but he's content to have a few days off next week.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Cubs Have 'Financial Resources' For Trade
The Cubs have the financial resources to add players to the Major League roster at the trade deadline, according to president of business operations Crane Kenney.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Orioles Seek Pitching, Still Looking To Trade Delmon Young
The Orioles are looking to add pitching ahead of the July 31 non-waiver deadline, according to executive Dan Duquette.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Rangers To Sign Cuban Free Agent Andy Ibanez
The infielder, 22, showcased for Major League teams at the University of Miami earlier this year.

Jeff Wilson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram