April 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

Dan Jennings Signs Minors Deal With Angels
The Angels have signed Dan Jennings to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.

Associated Press

Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo Dies At 62
Longtime Boston Globe reporter Nick Cafardo died Thursday after collapsing outside the team's spring training clubhouse.

ESPN

Bryce Harper Has Turned Down 'Multiple' $300M-Plus Offers
Bryce Harper has turned down "multiple offers over $300 million in recent weeks," according to a report.

Jon Heyman/Fancred Sports

Tim Anderson: Machado 'Might Have' Missed By Passing On White Sox
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was asked on Wednesday whether Manny Machado "missed the boat" when he picked the Padres over the club.

ESPN

Tigers, Josh Harrison Agree Upon One-Year Deal
The Pirates declined a $10.5 million option on Josh Harrison for 2019 back in November.

ESPN

Manny Machado Jerseys Were Briefly On Sale At Petco Park
Manny Machado has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres that is pending a pair of physicals.

ESPN

Cardinals To Re-Evaluate Carlos Martinez On March 5
The Cardinals have shut down Carlos Martinez for two weeks so that he can build up shoulder strength.

Associated Press

MLB Adding Rules To Prevent Sign Stealing
Major League Baseball is implementing new rules to guard against high-tech sign stealing, according to a source.

ESPN

Rob Manfred Again Downplays Slow Free-Agent Market
The commissioner predicts top free agents will all get deals and the second slow free-agent market won't have lasting significance.

ESPN

Manny Machado Agrees To Sign 10-Year, $300M Deal With Padres
Manny Machado finished last season with the Dodgers.

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Sean Doolittle Voices Support For New Era's Union Workers Losing Jobs
New Era is closing its Western New York factory, eliminating approximately 200 union jobs in favor of non-union workers at a new plant in Florida.

David Robinson/The Buffalo News

Mike Trout On Phillies Speculation: I Can't Predict The Future
Mike Trout won't be a free agent for a few years, but he's already being asked about potentially ending up with the Phillies.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Red Sox, Chris Sale Have Discussed Extension
The Red Sox would like to keep Chris Sale from hitting the open market and have discussed a long-term deal with the pitcher's representation.

R.J. Anderson/CBS Sports

Tony Clark: Some Teams Don't Justify Ticket Costs
Tony Clark, the head of the players' union, says baseball fans should question whether it makes sense to purchase tickets for some teams.

Associated Press

Rockies Moving Charlie Blackmon To Right Field
Charlie Blackmon has logged more games in center than anyone else in franchise history.

Associated Press

Red Sox Owner: Spending More Money Helps
John Henry says that, while there is not a perfect correlation between a bigger payroll and winning, "spending more money helps."

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Bruce Bochy To Retire After 2019 Season
Bruce Bochy has led the Giants to three World Series championships, in 2010, 2012, and 2014.

ESPN.com

Padres Have Made Serious Bids For Bryce Harper, Manny Machado
The Padres have reportedly made the largest offer to Manny Machado in free agency.

A.J. Cassavell/MLB

Talks 'Intensifying' Between Bryce Harper, Phillies
Nothing appears to be imminent as Bryce Harper's free agency drags on and reports come and go.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Khris Davis Wants To Stay With A's 'At Least Three More Years'
Khris Davis hit a Major League-best 48 home runs last season.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Mets, Adeiny Hechavarria Agree To Minor League Deal
Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria has agreed to a minor league contract and an invitation to the Mets' spring training camp.

ESPN.com

MLB To Use Pitch Clocks In Spring Training Games
Pitchers will have 20 seconds to deliver the ball to the plate when teams begin spring training games this week.

ESPN.com

Robinson Cano: "I Feel Like I'm 25'
Robinson Cano, 36, reported to training camp on Sunday, a day ahead of the team's first full-squad workout.

ESPN.com

Aaron Judge Fully Healthy For Spring Training
Aaron Judge's once-broken wrist if fully healed and reported to spring training in good physical condition.

ESPN.com

Pujols, Ohtani Have Opening Day Goal
It may be unrealistic for Shoehei Ohtani to be ready for Opening Day.

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Padres, Aaron Loup Agree To One-Year, $1.4M Contract
The deal between Aaron Loup and the Padres includes a team option for the 2020 season.

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Brewers Sign Mike Moustakas To One-Year, $10M Deal
The Brewers and third baseman Mike Moustakas have a mutual option on a second year.

ESPN.com

Tim Tebow Feels Ready For Spring Training
Tim Tebow is fully committed to the game of baseball and feels more comfortable on the field.

ESPN.com

Ichiro Suzuki Back In M's Camp
Ichiro Suzuki is working toward the chance to play for the Mariners in his home country.

ESPN.com

Giants, Cameron Maybin Agree To Deal
The Giants will bring outfielder Cameron Maybin to camp as a non-roster invitee.

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