June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Diamondbacks Unlikely To Make Further Moves
Arizona saved about $4 million in the trade that sent Aaron Hill and others to the Brewers for Jean Segura and more.

Steve Gilbert/MLB

Jonny Gomes Signs With Rakuten Golden Eagles
Jonny Gomes has signed a one-year contract with Japan's Rakuten Golden Eagles.

ESPN

Drew Smyly, Rays Argue First Arbitration Case Of Year
Drew Smyly, 26, asked arbitrators for a raise from $2.65 million to $3.75 million during a hearing Wednesday. The Rays argued for $3.2 million.

Associated Press

Mariners Sign Korean Slugger Dae-Ho Lee
The Korean slugger could earn up to $4 million with incentives if he makes the Major League roster.

Greg Johns/MLB

White Sox Seek Left-Handed Outfield Bat
A trade with the Dodgers for Andre Ethier has been mentioned as a possibility.

Phil Rogers/MLB

Dodgers Hire Greg Maddux, Raul Ibanez As Special Assistants
The Dodgers have hired Greg Maddux and Raul Ibanez as special assistants to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees Have No Concerns About Medical Procedures
The Yankees have received a pair of seemingly late diagnoses over the last year, but Brian Cashman has no concerns about the team's medical procedures.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Mark Buehrle Hasn't Ruled Out Comeback
Mark Buehrle doesn't plan to sign with a Major League club, but he isn't ready to officially retire from baseball either.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Indians Interested In Juan Uribe
The Indians are looking for a third baseman and continue to target Juan Uribe, according to a report.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Source: Braves Making Push For 'Lazarito'
The Braves are making a push to sign Cuban prospect Lazaro Robersy Armenteros Arango, who is expected to sign with a Major League team next week, according to a source.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Brendan Ryan To Sign With Nationals
Brendan Ryan exercised a $1 million option with the Yankees, but was traded to the Cubs in the Starlin Castro deal. Chicago released Ryan shortly after.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

MLB Owners Worried About Tanking
The subject of tanking was raised at the most recent Major League Baseball owners meetings, according to sources.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Carlos Quentin To Attempt Comeback With Twins
The Twins have agreed to a Minor League contract with Carlos Quentin.

Associated Press

White Sox Exploring Trade For Andre Ethier
The White Sox are exploring a trade for Andre Ethier, but it's unclear if they'll find a match with the Dodgers.

Phil Rogers/MLB

Cardinals Have Confidence In Stephen Piscotty
The Cardinals lost Jason Heyward in free agency, but are hoping they'll still get strong production in the outfield thanks to their confidence in Stephen Piscotty.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB

Giants Avoid Arbitation With George Kontos
The Giants have agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million deal with George Kontos.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

MLBPA Forbids Cabrera, Cano, Ortiz From Caribbean HR Derby
The Major League Baseball Players Association has forbid Miguel Cabrera, Robinson Cano and David Ortiz from participating in the Caribbean Series' inaugural Home Run Derby after it was announced that

Jorge Morejon/ESPN

Lucroy Has Nationals On No-Trade List
The Nationals are interested in Jonathan Lucroy, but they are one of the eight teams on the catcher's no-trade list, according to a report.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Yankees Lose Greg Bird For 2016 Season
Greg Bird will have surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday to repair a torn labrum.

RealGM Staff Report

Frank Thomas Returns To White Sox As Special Consultant
Frank Thomas is returning to the White Sox as a special consultant to business operations.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Nationals Teammates Don't Anticipate Problems With Papelbon
Despite issues towards the end of last season, Jonathan Papelbon's Nationals teammates doesn't anticipate any problems for the closer in 2016.

James Wagner/Washington Post

Corey Seager Named Top Prospect By BP, MLB
Corey Seager still qualifies for the lists since he retained his rookie eligibility by only making 113 plate appearances last season.

Mark Polishuk/MLB Trade Rumors

Vin Scully To Only Call Games In California
Vin Scully, who is entering his 67th season behind the microphone for the Dodgers, has said that this will likely be his final season.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Orioles Minor Leaguer Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Orioles Minor League infielder Ramon Ramirez was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday in the Dominican Republic.

ESPN

Ryan Braun Making Progress After Back Surgery
Ryan Braun started swinging a bat last week as he recovers from offseason back surgery.

ESPN.com

Price: Phillips Will Start At Second Base For Reds
Second baseman Brandon Phillips has vetoed two potential trades during the offseason.

ESPN.com