Nick Swisher is set to make $15 million this season, but the Braves are set to receive $14,631,148 from the Indians by June 30 as part of last season's trade that brought Swisher and Michael Bourn ov
April 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Braves Release Nick Swisher
Mets Scratch Matt Harvey With Undisclosed Issue
Matt Harvey is dealing with an undisclosed medical issue that may place his Opening Day start for the Mets on Sunday in jeopardy.
David Murphy Opts Out Of Deal With Red Sox
There has already been speculation that the Orioles are interested in David Murphy.
Mariners Place Jesus Montero On Waivers
The Mariners will make an official announcement on Monday once the 48-hour waiver period has passed.
Jeff Samardzija Spoke With Cubs About Possible Reunion
Jeff Samardzija, who signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Giants, met with Theo Epstein in Chicago early in the offseason about a possible reunion with the Cubs.
Mariners Discussing Right-Handed Relievers With Padres
The Mariners have discussed a trade for a right-handed reliever with the Padres, according to a report.
Cubs Game Delayed When Jason Heyward Swarmed, Stung By Bees
Jason Heyward was surrounded by a swarm of bees and stung multiple times during the top of the third inning at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona.
Michael Brantley Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Michael Brantley will not be in the lineup for the Indians on opening day despite making major progress following offseason shoulder surgery.
Jose Oquendo Taking Medical Leave Of Absence
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny says that third base coach Jose Oquendo may miss the season.
Jake Arrieta Will Start Cubs' Opener
Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta had left his last spring outing with a blister on his right thumb.
A.J. Pollock May Begin Season On DL
A.J. Pollock is dealing with elbow soreness and beginning the season on the DL is an option for the D-Backs.
Will Smith Tears Ligament In Knee Taking Cleats Off
Will Smith was set to share closer during for the Brewers with Jeremy Jeffress.
Randy Levine: 'Unfair' Yankees Pay More Than Mets In Revenue Sharing
Randy Levine told Fox Sports that the Yankees paid approximately $90 million in revenue sharing for the 2015 season.
Joba Chamberlain Makes Indians' Roster
Joba Chamberlain has walked five and struck out seven and has an ERA of 3.38 during Spring Training.
Orioles Discussing James Shields Trade With Padres
The Red Sox have also been in contact with San Diego regarding starting pitching.
Diamondbacks Threaten To Leave If Chase Field Isn't Upgraded
The Diamondbacks are looking for a more lucrative stadium deal and are threatening to sue Maricopa County and leave downtown Phoenix if they aren't given a "state of the art" facility.
Shane Victorino Won't Make Cubs' Roster, Mulling Rehab Offer
Joe Maddon announced on Thursday that Shane Victorino won't be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster.
Madison Bumgarner, Jason Heyward Exchange Words
Madison Bumgarner thought Jason Heyward and Dexter Fowler were stealing signs during the spring game between the Giants and Cubs.
Jake Arrieta Leaves With Blister, Says He'll Be Ready For Opener
Jake Arrieta says he'll be ready for Opening Day on April 4 despite leaving Thursday's spring start against the Giants in the first inning with a blister on his thumb.
Mets: Yoenis Cespedes Misplay 'Just A Misunderstanding'
Yoenis Cespedes gave up on a spring training play on Thursday when a fly ball became wedged under the center-field wall, but the second-base umpire ruled the ball was live and A.J. Reed scored on an i
Josh Hamilton's Knee Is 'Best It Has Felt In Five Years'
Josh Hamilton is optimistic about his troublesome left knee as the 2016 season approaches.
Ken Giles Surprised By Magnitude Of Trade To Astros
The Astros raised some eyebrows when they traded five players to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ken Giles and 17-year-old infield prospect this winter.
Cubs May Make Kyle Schwarber Personal Catcher For Jason Hammel
The Cubs want Kyle Schwarber's left-handed bat in the lineup regularly and making him Jason Hammel's personal catcher is one way to accomplish that.
Jonathan Lucroy Was Nearly Traded In Three-Way Deal
Jonathan Lucroy is surprised to still be a member of the Brewers, who nearly traded him about a month ago.
Matt Bush Throwing 97 MPH For Rangers
Matt Bush spent 3 1/2 years in prison after a drunken driving incident that nearly killed another motorcyclist.
Roberto Osuna Would Prefer To Pitch Out Of Bullpen
Roberto Osuna says he would prefer to pitch out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays, who see him as a starter in the not so distant future.
A-Rod Says He Has No Retirement Plan
After a Wednesday report that Alex Rodriguez plans to retire after the 2017 season, when his contract expires, he told the New York Post that he hasn't made any plans.
Rob Manfred: Cuban Player Movement Will Be Addressed In CBA
Rob Manfred took this week's Major League trip to Cuba very seriously, ordering nearly every important official under him to join him on the trip.
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