Mike Napoli is a better option than Mitch Moreland against left-handed pitchers.
June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Rangers To Use Mike Napoli In Platoon At First Base
David Ortiz Says He'll Return To Red Sox For 2016
David Ortiz is now guaranteed a base salary of $11 million for 2016.
Starlin Castro Hesitant to Change Positions
If the Cubs ask Starlin Castro to change positions, the shortstop plans to sit down with the team's front office.
Jose Fernandez To Have Shoulder Examined
Jose Fernandez is headed back to Miami to be examined by a doctor after feeling stiffness in his right shoulder following Friday night's outing against the Braves.
Astros Acquire Oliver Perez From Diamondbacks
The Astros have acquired Oliver Perez from the Diamondbacks for a Minor League pitcher.
Tigers Downplay Spat Between Iglesias, McCann
The Tigers are downplaying a dugout spat between Jose Iglesias and James McCann that took place on Friday night.
Red Sox Trade Mike Napoli To Rangers
The Red Sox have traded Mike Napoli to the Rangers along with cash in a waiver deal.
Braves Get Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher From Indians
The Braves have acquired Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn from the Indians in exchange for Chris Johnson.
Kyle Lohse To Be Placed On Trade Waivers
The Brewers will place Kyle Lohse on revocable trade waivers in the hope that someone will claim the remainder of his contract.
White Sox Sign John Maryberry, Jr.
The Mets released Mayberry, Jr. after acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson via trade last month.
Nationals Sending Doug Fister To Bullpen
Washington will use Doug Fister as their long reliever, while keeping roster Joe Ross in the starting rotation.
Reds Had Cueto Trade Done With Another Team Before Royals Stepped In
Walt Jocketty told MLB Network Radio that he nearly dealt Johnny Cueto to an undisclosed team before the Royals stepped in with a better offer.
Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees Could Pursue Chase Utley
The Cubs, Dodgers and Yankees are the teams most likely to pursue Chase Utley before the end of August, according to an industry source.
Jed Hoyer Expects August Trades To Be Tougher Than Usual
The Cubs would like to add pieces for the stretch run during the August waiver period, but Jed Hoyer believes that doing so could be tougher than some other years because of parity this season.
Qualifying Offer Expected To Be $15.7M-$16M
A club is required to issue a qualifying offer to free agents if they want to recoup a draft pick should he sign elsewhere.
Mark Buehrle Has 'Special Feeling' About Blue Jays
He ended up in the World Series with the White Sox the last time he felt this way.
David Ortiz Nearing $11M Guarantee For 2016
David Ortiz is just 10 plate appearances shy of the 425 needed to guarantee his $11 million for 2016 with the Red Sox.
Brewers Move Kyle Lohse To Bullpen
The veteran has reportedly handled the demotion well and there are rumors that the Brewers are trying to trade him.
Astros Designate, Option Dan Straily
The Astros have optioned Dan Straily, indicating that he was only designated off of the active roster for purposes of passing him through optional assignment waivers.
Carlos Correa Has More HRs Through 50 Games Than Any Other Shortstop
Carlos Correa has 13 home runs in his first 50 Major League games, more than any other shortstop in history.
Astros Re-Sign Joe Thatcher
Joe Thatcher had elected free agency after being designated for assignment late last month.
Blue Jays Inquired About Cole Hamels Several Times
As they searched for pitching ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, the Blue Jays inquired with the Phillies about Cole Hamels.
Dombrowski: No Talks Of New Deal With Tigers
Dave Dombrowski says there had been no talks with Tigers ownership about a new contract, so he began to have doubts about his future with the team.
Trout On Pace For Highest WAR Through Age-23 Season Ever
Mike Trout is quietly putting together the best season of his young career, which is saying something when you consider the historic numbers he put up in his first few years.
Cespedes Open To Long-Term Deal With Mets
Since Sandy Alderson took over as general manager after the 2010 season, the Mets have only handed out two contracts worth more than $60 million in total.
Rays Claim Daniel Nava Off Waivers
Boston had designated the 32-year-old for assignment on July 30th.
Cubs Re-Sign Clayton Richard
After recently being designated for assignment by Chicago, Clayton Richard declined an outright assignment and elected free agency.
Yankees Tempering Expectations For Luis Severino
The right-hander is the team's best pitching prospects in a decade, but Brian Cashman is trying to temper expectations.
Mets Acquire Eric O'Flaherty From Athletics
The Mets have acquired left-handed reliever Eric O'Flaherty and cash from the Athletics for a player to be named later or cash.
Brad Ausmus Will Manage Tigers For Remainder Of Season
Brad Ausmus will be evaluated after the season like everyone else within the organization.
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