May 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

Kenley Jansen Sent Back To L.A. With Irregular Heartbeat
Kenley Jansen went to the hospital with an irregular heartbeat on Thursday and the Dodgers have sent him back to L.A. for more tests.

Associated Press

Yu Darvish Could Return To Cubs By Early September
Yu Darvish, who hasn't pitched since May 20 because of elbow pain, threw a 33-pitch, two-inning simulated game Wednesday without issue.

Gordon Wittenmeyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Derek Jeter: Marlins Are 'Headed In The Right Direction'
The Marlins are 20 games under .500 and playing before small crowds, but Derek Jeter says the franchise is on the right path.

Associated Press

Mariners Unsure If Felix Hernandez Will Make Next Start
The Mariners aren't sure if Felix Hernandez will take his next turn in the rotation after he struggled through one of the worst losses of his career on Tuesday.

ESPN

Bartolo Colon Eyes Juan Marichal's Innings Mark
Bartolo Colon has more wins than any other Major League pitcher from Latin America, but he has another lofty goal.

Associated Press

Jayson Werth Called Every Team But Mets While Looking For Job
Jayson Werth has retired after 15 Major League seasons, but he didn't enter 2018 planning to hang up his cleats.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Braves Broadcaster Sorry For Doubting Juan Soto's Age
Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson found himself in the middle of controversy Tuesday after he questioned the age of 19-year-old Nationals rookie Juan Soto.

ESPN

Bartolo Colon Sets Wins Mark For Latin American Pitchers
Bartolo Colon pitched seven strong innings as the Rangers defeated the Mariners 11-4 on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Joe Mauer, Logan Morrison Clear Waivers
Joe Mauer and Logan Morrison were placed on waivers by the Twins and have passed through unclaimed, according to a report.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Brewers Still Looking For Starting Pitcher
The Brewers were busy prior to the non-wavier trade deadline, but they are still active.

Adam McCalvy/MLB

Rick Ankiel Considering Comeback As Reliever
Rick Ankiel plans to take the next three to four months to get into the best pitching shape he possibly can, and "see what it feels like."

David Adler/MLB

Red Sox Within Striking Distance Of Mariners' Win Record
The Red Sox have baseball's best record at 79-34 and are within striking distance of the Major League wins mark.

Andrew Simon/MLB

Shohei Ohtani Getting 'Closer' To Pitching Again
The two-way rookie has incurred no setbacks while throwing regularly in the outfield in recent days, according to Mike Scioscia.

ESPN

Tigers Trade Mike Fiers To Athletics
The Tigers will receive two players to be named later or cash considerations.

ESPN

Matt Harvey Declined Minor Request From Mets Prior To Return
Matt Harvey will return to Citi Field with the Reds on Monday for a series against the Mets.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Adam Jones Covers Travel Costs For Little League Team
Adam Jones has agreed to donate $8,500 to cover the travel costs for Washington, D.C.'s Mamie Johnson Little League team.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Robinson Cano Working Out At Third Base
Robinson Cano can return from his 80-game suspension for violating major league baseball's joint drug agreement on Aug. 14.

T.J. Cotterhill/News Tribune

Roberto Osuna Addressed Astros In Closed-Door Meeting
The Astros acquired Roberto Osuna on Monday in exchange for three pitchers.

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN

A's Acquire Shawn Kelley From Nationals
The Nationals had designated Shawn Kelly for assignment after a mound tantrum last week.

ESPN.com

Report: Nationals, Greg Holland Reach Agreement
Reliever Greg Holland was released by the Cardinals last week.

ESPN.com

Padres Let Tyson Ross, Jordan Lyles Go On Waiver Claims
The Cardinals claimed Tyson Ross, while the Brewers claimed Jordan Lyles from the Padres.

ESPN.com

Mike Scioscia Dismisses Report As 'Poppycock'
Angels manager Mike Scioscia on Sunday dismissed a report he would step down at the end of the season.

ESPN.com

Mike Scioscia To Step Down As Manager Of Angels In Offseason
Mike Scioscia is completing a 10-year, $50 million contract.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

2017 No. 2 Pick Hunter Greene Shut Down With Elbow Injury
Hunter Greene was the No. 13 prospect in all of baseball by Keith Law.

Brad Ziegler Becomes First Arizona Reliever To Use Bullpen Cart
The Diamondbacks brought back the bullpen cart this season but nobody had wanted to use it.

ESPN

Pablo Sandoval Out For Season With Torn Right Hamstring
Pablo Sandoval returned to the Giants last season.

ESPN

Yankees Place J.A. Happ On DL With Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease
J.A. Happ will miss his next start, which was scheduled for Saturday at Fenway Park.

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Adrian Beltre Open To Trade To Right Situation
Adrian Beltre said there weren't many teams willing to meet his requirements.

ESPN

Johnny Cueto To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Johnny Cueto recently met with team doctors regarding a sore elbow.

ESPN