The Diamondbacks have hired Jared Porter as senior vice president and assistant general manager.
June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Diamondbacks Hire Jared Porter Away From Cubs
Phillies Hire Bryan Minniti As Special Assistant to GM
Bryan Minniti was the assistant GM with the Diamondbacks for seven years.
Qualifying Offers Down Significantly This Offseason
Only 10 players received a one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer before Monday's deadline.
Red Sox Interested In Carlos Beltran
The Red Sox have some level of interest in Carlos Beltran this offseason.
Rockies Expect To Have Franchise-Record Payroll In 2017
The Rockies will increase their payroll next season, according to owner Dick Monfort.
Blue Jays Have Had 'Fruitful' Discussions With Edwin Encarnacion
The Blue Jays are making a push to re-sign Edwin Encarnacion and the two sides have already have some "fruitful" contract discussions.
Indians Don't Extend Qualifying Offers To Rajai Davis, Mike Napoli
Rajai Davis and Mike Napoli did not receive a qualifying offer from the Indians before Monday's deadline.
Angels Exercise Yunel Escobar's $7M Option For 2017
Yunel Escobar, 34, had a .355 on-base percentage with five home runs and 39 RBIs in 2016, his first season with the Angels.
Red Sox Won't Break Bank To Replace David Ortiz
The Red Sox plan to replace David Ortiz internally or with a short-term free agent rather than spend excessively on a prominent long-term option.
Scott Kazmir Won't Opt Out Of Contract With Dodgers
Scott Kazmir has two years and $32 million left on the deal he signed with the Dodgers last winter.
Matt Silverman: Rays Are 'Open To Everything'
Matt Silverman says the Rays will approach the offseason with open eyes after a disappointing season.
Cubs Plan To Issue Qualifying Offer To Dexter Fowler
The Cubs will tender Dexter Fowler the one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer by Monday's deadline.
Source: M's Acquire Catcher Carlos Ruiz From Dodgers
Carlos Ruiz had a combined .264 batting average in 2016 with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs in 62 games with the Dodgers and Phillies.
Indians Decline Coco Crisp's $13M Option
Coco Crisp will receive a $750,000 buyout before becoming a free agent on Tuesday.
Giants Add Phil Nevin To Coaching Staff
Phil Nevin played under Bruce Bochy with the Padres from 1999 to the 2005 trade deadline.
Rockies Hire Bud Black As Manager
Bud Black was manager of the San Diego Padres for nearly nine seasons.
Cubs Decline Jason Hammel's Option
The Cubs have decided not to exercise the $12M option for pitcher Jason Hammel.
Yoenis Cespedes Opts Out Of Deal With Mets
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is walking away from $47.5 M to become a free agent, according to a source.
Indians Exercise Options For Manager Terry Francona
The Indians have locked up manager Terry Francona through the 2020 season.
Miguel Montero Critical Of Role During Postseason
Cubs catcher Miguel Montero wasn't happy with his role on the team or the lack of communication about it.
D-Backs Hire Torey Lovullo As Manager
The D-Backs are expected to introduce Tony Lovullo at a Monday news conference.
Tigers Will Have 'Wide Open Competition' In Center Field
After trading Cameron Maybin to the Angels, the Tigers plan to hold a "wide open competition" in center field.
Giants 'Legitimately Intrigued' By Greg Holland
The Giants are "legitimately intrigued" by Greg Holland and will attend his upcoming showcase, according to a report.
Rangers Likely To Have Joey Gallo Start 2017 In Minors
The Rangers don't have clear plans at first base, but it appears as though they'd prefer Joey Gallo to begin the season in the Minor Leagues.
Steve Bartman 'Overjoyed,' But Won't Attend Parade
Steve Bartman, who was vilified in Chicago for a failed attempt to catch a foul ball during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, is thrilled in the wake of the team's World Series win.
Dexter Fowler Plans To Become Free Agent
Dexter Fowler, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs last offseason with a mutual option for 2017, plans to become a free agent.
Angels Acquire Cameron Maybin From Tigers
The Angels, who plan to play Cameron Maybin in left field, also announced that they will exercise his $9 million contract option for 2017.
Jason Heyward Inspired Cubs With Speech During Rain Delay
The Cubs beat the Indians in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night in a classic that included dramatic hits, extra innings and even a brief rain delay.
Nationals Expected To Pick Up Gio Gonzalez's Option
Gio Gonzalez's contract includes a team option at $12 million for the 2017 season.
Bryce Harper Unlikely To Play In World Baseball Classic
Bryce Harper will likely decline the opportunity to play for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, according to sources.
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