The Braves were seriously interested in signing Justin Upton this winter for a second tenure with the club, according to a report.
June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Braves Had Serious Interest In Justin Upton
Troy Tulowitzki Leaves Game With Bruised Hand
The Blue Jays received a scare on Wednesday when Troy Tulowitzki left the team's spring training game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand.
Rangers Name Cole Hamels Opening Day Starter
Texas will begin the season on April 4 against the Mariners.
Rays Experience Delayed Return From Cuba
The Rays experienced a delayed return home from Tuesday's historic trip to Cuba.
Peter O'Brien Slugs Hardest-Hit HR Ever Recorded By Statcast
Peter O'Brien made history on Tuesday night with an eighth inning home run in a spring training game between the Diamondbacks and Giants.
Marcus Stroman To Start Opener For Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will send Marcus Stroman to the mound for their April 3 opener against the Rays.
Forbes: Yankees Worth MLB-High $3.4 Billion
The Yankees have been at the top of the list since Forbes began forming it in 1998.
Alex Rodriguez To Retire After 2017 Season
Alex Rodriguez will retire when his current deal with the New York Yankees expires after the 2017 season.
Time Warner Cable Lowers Price Of Dodgers Channel
Time Warner Cable is offering a proposal designed to end the stalemate over distribution of the sports channel owned by the Dodgers so fans in Southern California can see games this season.
Tigers Were In On Yoenis Cespedes
The Tigers were in on Yoenis Cespedes before they signed Justin Upton this winter, according to a report.
Dave Dombrowski Says Contracts Won't Dictate Playing Time
Dave Dombrowski has told the Red Sox coaching staff that playing time and roster spots will not be determined by contracts.
Jon Gray Set For MRI On Abdominal
The Rockies got a scare on Tuesday when prospect Jon Gray left with abdominal tightness after facing only three batters in a spring training game against the Brewers.
Andre Ethier Out 10-14 Weeks With Fractured Tibia
Andre Ethier will be out for 10-14 weeks after fracturing his right tibia during a spring training game on Friday.
Jose Fernandez Looks Great Over Five Hitless Innings
Jose Fernandez issued a two-out walk to Travis Shaw in the first inning but was otherwise perfect, striking out four on 60 pitches.
Red Sox Content With Current Starting Rotation
The Red Sox plan to use some mix of Rick Porcello, Joe Kelly, Clay Buchholz and Eduardo Rodriguez behind David Price, who signed a $217 million contract this offseason.
Nationals May Find Time For Michael Taylor At Jayson Werth's Expense
The Nationals owe Jayson Werth $42 million over the next two seasons, which hampered their ability to add a slugger in free agency this offseason.
Blue Jays, John Gibbons Agree On Contract Restructure
John Gibbons' new contract includes a pay raise and guarantees through the 2017 season.
Indians Exploring Trade Market For Outfielders
A deal may seem unlikely at this point, but the Indians are exploring all means to upgrade an outfield unit that enters the 2016 season with question marks.
Giants, Brandon Belt Set To Open Contract Talks
The Giants plan to open talks with Brandon Belt on a possible multiyear extension this week.
Report: Padres Intially Planned To Hire Billy Eppler As GM
While deciding on a new general manager in August 2014, the Padres initially planned to hire Billy Eppler over A.J. Preller, according to a report.
Jarrod Parker Has 'No Doubt' He'll Return From Third Tommy John
Since Jarrod Parker has already had two Tommy John surgeries, the question will be whether there is an adequate area to anchor a new ligament or even the existing one.
Rangers Have Attempted To Extend Rougned Odor's Contract
The Rangers have tried to sign Rougned Odor to a contract extension, but the two sides are no longer actively talking after finding themselves far apart on terms.
David Murphy Considering Retirement With Opt-Out Looming
David Murphy has until this coming Sunday to decide on his opt-out clause with the Red Sox.
Rangers Send Three Top Prospects Down To Minors
The Rangers have decided to send top position player prospects Joey Gallo, Jurickson Profar and Nomar Mazara to Triple-A Round Rock.
Astros Looking For Catching Help
The Astros are looking for a catcher outside the organization in the wake of an injury to reserve Max Stassi.
Rangers No Longer Searching For Catcher
The Rangers are content with Robinson Chirinos as their Opening Day starter at catcher.
White Sox Have No Plans To Trade Chris Sale
Rick Hahn has received a few calls about the team's ace as Opening Day nears.
Pablo Sandoval: 'Every Year I Have To Prove Myself'
John Farrell says Pablo Sandoval must earn back his job as the club's everyday third baseman.
Chone Figgins To Retire With Angels
Chone Figgins has signed a one-day contract with the Angles and will retire on Monday.
Wei-Yin Chen To Start Marlins' Season Opener
New Marlins manager Don Mattingly said ace Jose Fernandez will pitch the next day.
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