June 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

MLB, Union To Discuss Pace Changes Next Week
Officials from both Major League Baseball and the Players Association plan to meet next week in New York to discuss new pace-of-play initiatives, according to a source.

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Orioles Haven't Been Impressed With Any Offer For Manny Machado
The Orioles have been listening to offers for Manny Machado, but they haven't been impressed enough to seriously consider dealing the third baseman, according to a report.

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Braves Have Asked Marlins About Christian Yelich, J.T. Realmuto
Atlanta has one of baseball's top farm systems and new general manager Alex Anthopoulos hasn't been afraid to deal young prospects in the past.

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Giants, Pirates Have Discussed Andrew McCutchen Deal
The Giants and Pirates have had recent contact regarding a trade centered around Andrew McCutchen, according to a source.

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Business Plan Doesn't Have Marlins Increasing Payroll Until 2021
Derek Jeter's business model for the Marlins has involved shedding payroll in his first offseason.

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Padres, Tyson Ross Agree Upon Minor League Deal
Tyson Ross, 30, has thrown just 54.1 innings over the last two seasons.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Astros Accept Invitation To Visit White House
The Astros have accepted an invitation to visit the White House to be honored as World Series champions.

ESPN

Royals Offer Eric Hosmer Seven-Year, $147M Deal To Stay
Reports have indicated that Hosmer also has a seven-year, $140 million deal on the table from the Padres.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Red Sox Make Five-Year Offer To J.D. Martinez
Boston hit an American League-low 168 home runs last season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Cards Interested In Dealing For Josh Donaldson, Signing Eric Hosmer
The Cardinals want to add a bat to their lineup and have two targets in mind.

Jon Paul Morosi/MLB

Dodgers To Hire Mark Prior As Bullpen Coach
Mark Prior has served as the Minor League pitching coordinator for the Padres.

Daniel Kramer/MLB

Cubs Remain In Touch With Alex Cobb, Yu Darvish
The Cubs still have some innings to fill assuming Jake Arrieta isn't re-signed and they remain in contact with free agents Alex Cobb and Yu Darvish.

Bruce Levine/670 The Score

Jeter's Plan Is For Marlins To Turn Profit In 2018
Derek Jeter sees the Marlins becoming profitable this season, according to documents obtained by the Miami Herald.

ESPN

Yankees Could Seriously Consider Yu Darvish
The Yankees appear focused on possible rotation upgrades, having been linked to Gerrit Cole in trade talks and now Yu Darvish in free agency.

Jon Heyman/FanRag Sports

Orioles Approached Zach Britton About Moving Back Into Rotation
The Orioles are looking to add to their starting rotation this offseason and they have at least considered additions from within.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Mariners Own Longest Playoff Drought In American Pro Sports
With the Bills making the NFL playoffs for the first time since 1999, the Mariners now own the longest postseason drought in American professional sports.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Kodai Senga Eyeing Eventual Jump To Major Leagues
Kodai Senga, 25, owns a career 2.52 ERA with 10.1 K/9 against 3.2 BB/9 in 418 innings.

Japan Times

Diamondbacks Want Catchers Focused On Pitchers, Gameplan
The Diamondbacks saw their pitchers experience a sharp bump in effectiveness last season, something Mike Hazen credits to an emphasis on defense-first catchers.

Steve Gilbert/MLB

Athletics Hire Haley Alvarez As Scouting Coordinator
The A's sent her to scout school after her internship and she's now the first female talent evaluator in their front office.

Alyson Footer/MLB

Vegas Sportsbooks Lost Record $11.4M On Astros' Win
The Astros cost Las Vegas sportsbooks a record amount in November.

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