June 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Cardinals Looking At Justin Turner, Payroll May Be Deterrent
The Cardinals are interested in Justin Turner, but payroll may prohibit them from signing the infielder.

Jon Morosi/MLB

Astros, Dodgers, Rangers, Yankees In 'Full Pursuit' Of Rich Hill
Rich Hill is drawing a lot of interest as a free agent as the Astros, Dodgers, Rangers and Yankees are in "full pursuit" of the left-hander.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Indians, Rangers, Red Sox Looking At Reunion With Mike Napoli
Several clubs have interest in Mike Napoli this offseason and all have employed him in the past.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Giants, Cardinals, Blue Jays Interested In Dexter Fowler
The Giants, Cardinals, Blue Jays are believed to be interested in Dexter Fowler, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Braves Acquire Jaime Garcia From Cardinals For Prospects
The Cardinals have traded Jaime Garcia to the Braves for three prospects.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Nationals, Pirates Have 'Ramped Up' Andrew McCutchen Talks
There have been indications that the Nationals would like to conclude talks as soon as Thursday.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Tigers Have Received Calls About Victor Martinez
The Tigers have received calls about Victor Martinez as they look to get younger and shed payroll.

Jason Beck/MLB

All-Star Game No Longer Decides Home-Field Advantage For World Series
The pennant winner with the better regular-season record will receive home-field advantage.

Associated Press

Mets Fielding Calls On Jay Bruce, Curtis Granderson
The Mets have begun fielding calls on Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson now that they've re-signed Yoenis Cespedes.

Anthony DiComo/MLB

Smokeless Tobacco Banned For New Major Leaguers
Major League Baseball and its players' union agreed to ban smokeless tobacco for all new Major Leaguers under the new collective bargaining agreement, according to a report.

Associated Press

No-Trade Clause In Deal With Mets Was Key For Yoenis Cespedes
Yoenis Cespedes would not have returned to the Mets without a full no-trade clause as part of his new four-year, $110 million contract, according to his agent.

Adam Rubin/ESPN