May 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Wade Davis May Be Logical Trade Target For Dodgers
It has been reported that the Royals are willing to listen to trade offers for a number of their core players, including Wade Davis.

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Red Sox Pick Up John Farrell's Option For 2018
The Red Sox had until 10 days after the end of the 2017 season to decide on the option, but doing so now avoids John Farrell managing next season with lame duck status.

Scott Lauber/ESPN

Nationals, White Sox Deep In Talks On Chris Sale Trade
Negotiations currently have the Nationals sending Lucas Giolito, Victor Robles and a low-level minor leaguer to the White Sox for Chris Sale.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Nationals Preparing To Lose Bryce Harper After 2018
Bryce Harper and the Nationals have been far apart on extension talks as he's seeking a 10-year deal worth more than $400 million.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Nationals, White Sox Meeting To Discuss Chris Sale
The Nationals have increased their efforts to acquire Chris Sale and were scheduled to meet with the White Sox to discuss the ace on Monday, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Pirates Seek Giolito, Robles From Nationals In Andrew McCutchen Deal
The Nationals declined the offer involving the two top prospects.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Phillies, Joaquin Benoit Agree Upon One-Year Deal
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with Joaquin Benoit.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Rangers Showing Interest In Mark Trumbo
The Rangers have shown interest in signing Mark Trumbo, but the extend of their interest isn't known.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Rich Hill's Deal With Dodgers Is Worth $48M Over Three Years
The Dodgers have officially re-signed Rich Hill, inking him to a new three-year, $48 million deal.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Blue Jays Sign Steve Pearce To Two-Year, $12.5M Deal
Steve Pearce, who had forearm surgery in September, hit 13 home runs in 302 plate appearances this past season.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Aroldis Chapman Seeking Six-Year Deal
Aroldis Chapman is looking for a six-year deal and says the Cubs haven't shown interest in re-signing him.

ESPN

Giants, Mark Melancon Agree To Four-Year, $62M Deal
Mark Melancon finished with a combined 47 saves and 1.64 ERA in 71⅓ innings over his 75 appearances, for the Pirates and Nationals last season.

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Nationals Seeking Trades For Both Andrew McCutchen, Chris Sale
The Braves are believed to be Washington's main competition for Chris Sale.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Mets Offered Jay Bruce, Curtis Granderson To Orioles For Reliever
The Mets offered Curtis Granderson or Jay Bruce to the Orioles in exchange for a reliever, but talks didn't advance.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Royals Willing To Listen To Offers For Key Players
The Royals have several important players scheduled to hit free agency after next season and they aren't planning to simply stand pat.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Several Teams Interested In Trading For Brian Dozier
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to Dozier, but the seriousness of those reports has come into question.

Darren Wolfson/5 Eyewitness News

Dexter Fowler, Blue Jays Apart In Talks; Cardinals Remain Possibility
Dexter Fowler is reportedly seeking a deal worth $18 million annually.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Rangers Interested In Trading For Billy Hamilton
The Reds are willing to listen to offers for Billy Hamilton and the Rangers are among the teams interested in a deal.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Indians Made Run At Signing Carlos Beltran
The Indians made a run at signing Carlos Beltran, but ultimately weren't able to compete with the one-year, $16 million deal he received from the Astros.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Padres 'Aggressively Shopping' Yangervis Solarte
The Padres are "aggressively shopping" Yangervis Solarte and the Dodgers are among the interested clubs.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Astros Won't Include Alex Bregman In Deal For Starting Pitcher
The Astros would like to add an ace-caliber pitcher via trade this offseason, but they won't include Alex Bregman as part of a package.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Players' Meal Money On The Road Takes Hit
Teams will provide pre-game and/or post-game meals in the visitors clubhouse on the road.

ESPN.com

Mark Melancon Has Multiple Long-Term Offers
The Giants, Nationals, and possibly one other team have reportedly made four year offers for free-agent closer Mark Melancon.

MLB.com

Bud Selig, John Schuerholz Elected To HOF
Bud Selig spent 22 years as the commissioner of major league baseball.

ESPN.com

Yankees, Matt Holliday Agree To One-Year, $13M Deal
The Cardinals did not pick up Matt Holliday's $17M option in late September.

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Source: D-Backs, Jeff Mathis Agree To Two-Year, $4M Deal
Jeff Mathis played the past four seasons as the No. 2 catcher for the Marlins.

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Dodgers Appear Close To Signing Rich Hill
Left-handed pitcher Rich Hill is considered one of the top free-agents starters on the market.

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Carlos Beltran Signs One-Year, $16M Deal With Astros
The Astros missed the playoffs last season, after winning the AL wild card in 2015.

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Albert Pujols May Miss Opening Day After Foot Surgery
Albert Pujols had the procedure on Friday to release his planter fascia.

ESPN.com

M's, Marc Rzepczynski Agree To Two-Year, $11M Deal
Lefty reliever Marc Rzepczynski posted a 2.64 ERA in 47 2/3 innings last year with the A's and Nationals.

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