May 2018 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees Believe Luis Severino Tipped Pitches Against Red Sox
A number of people within the Yankees organization believe Luis Severino was tipping his pitches in the team's season-ending loss to the Red Sox this week.

Jon Heyman/Fancred Sports

David Robertson Will Represent Himself In Free Agency
David Robertson will be a free agent this offseason and plans to represent himself.

Mark Feinsand/MLB

Adam Wainwright To Return To Cardinals For 15th Season
The Cardinals have agreed to a one-year deal with Adam Wainwright.

ESPN

Cubs Fire Hitting Coach Chili Davis
The Cubs saw a notable drop in offensive production, especially in the second half of the season.

ESPN.com

Kris Bryant Rejected $200M Extension Offer From Cubs
Kris Bryant recently rejected a $200 million multi-year contract extension offer from the Cubs, according to a report.

Dave Kaplan/ESPN

Back Remains An Issue For Carlos Correa
While he is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALCS, Carlos Correa remains bothered by a back injury that sidelined him earlier this season.

Associated Press

Nationals Acquire Kyle Barraclough From Marlins
The Nationals have acquired Kyle Barraclough from the Marlins for an unknown amount of international bonus money.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Chris Sale, Justin Verlander Will Face Off In ALCS Game 1
When the Red Sox and Astros kick off the ALCS on Saturday night, Chris Sale and Justin Verlander will be on the mound.

Associated Press

Francona Bristles At Suggestion That Jose Ramirez 'Killed' Indians
Terry Francona doesn't believe Jose Ramirez's struggles were the reason why the Indians were eliminated at the hands of the Astros last week.

Associated Press

MLB Wants 'Integrity Fee' From Casinos
Major League Baseball believes it's only fair that they should get a cut from wagers placed on the sport following the repeal of a federal ban on sports betting earlier this year.

Associated Press

Anibal Sanchez Hopes To Continue Pitching
Anibal Sanchez didn't sign a contract as a free agent until March this past offseason, but he reset his value with the Braves and hopes to continue pitching.

Gabriel Burns/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Red Sox Blast 'New York, New York' After Eliminating Yankees
The Red Sox took an extra shot at the Yankees after eliminating them and advancing to the ALCS with a 4-3 win in the Bronx.

ESPN

CC Sabathia Critical Of Angel Hernandez Following Loss
CC Sabathia was critical of home plate umpire Angel Hernandez after the Yankees' season-ending loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Rays Sign Kevin Cash To Multiyear Extension
The Rays had their best season since 2013.

ESPN

George Springer Matches Reggie Jackson's Playoff Home Run Stretch
After clubbing two home runs on Monday, George Springer now has eight in his last nine playoff games.

Alyson Footer/MLB

CC Sabathia Plans To Pitch In 2019
CC Sabathia plans to pitch next season, even if it means leaving the Yankees to find a contract.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Marlins Will Make Several Coaching Changes
The Marlins won't retain pitching coach Juan Nieves, first base coach Perry Hill, assistant hitting coach Frank Menechino or strength and conditioning coach Ty Hill for next season.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Brock Holt First To Hit For Cycle In Postseason
Brock Holt did something on Monday night that hadn't been done in 1,562 Major League playoff games.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Luis Severino Insists Pregame Warm-Up Wasn't Rushed
Luis Severino said he wasn't rushed as he went through what he considered a normal pregame warm-up routine prior to his start against the Red Sox on Monday night.

Coley Harvey/ESPN

Astros Set Record With Home Run In 12th Straight Playoff Game
The Astros made Major League history during Monday's ALDS game against the Indians.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Eric Chavez Is Top Candidate To Manage Angels
The top candidate to manage the Angels is special assistant Eric Chavez.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Giants Believe Buster Posey Will Continue Catching
The Giants expect Buster Posey to catch more games next season.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Ryan Braun Pledges: 'Lights Will Get Brighter'
The Brewers finished a three-game sweep of the Rockies on Sunday, earning just their second trip to the NLCS since 1982.

Eddie Matz/ESPN

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Historic Grand Slam
Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr., 20, has become the youngest player to hit a grand slam in the post season, surpassing Mickey Mantle.

ESPN.com

Braves Win To Stay Alive, Will Start Foltynewicz In Game 4
The Braves beat the Dodgers by the score of 6-5 on Sunday to fend off elimination in the NLDS.

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Twins' Miguel Sano Arrested In Dominican Republic
Miguel Sano was arrested on Sunday after an incident that left a police officer with a broken leg.

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Red Sox To Start Nathan Eovaldi In Game 3
Red Sox manager Alex Cora chose Nathan Eovaldi for the start over Rick Porcello in Game 3 in New York on Monday.

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Brewers Sweep Rockies, Advance To NLCS
The Brewers advance to their first NLCS since 2011.

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Gerrit Cole Records 12 Ks Without A Walk In Win
Gerrit Cole became only the second player in MLB history to record at least 12 Ks without a walk in a postseason game Saturday.

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Aaron Hicks To Undergo MRI On Right Hamstring
Aaron Hicks was removed from the game on Friday night in the fourth inning due to right hamstring tightness.

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