June 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox Still Waiting On Craig Kimbrel?
The Red Sox don't have a definite closer with Spring Training less than two weeks away.

MLB

Rockies Optimistic They'll Sign Nolan Arenado Long-Term
The two sides finalized a one-year, $26 million deal last week.

Thomas Harding/MLB

HR Ball From Jose Bautista's Bat Flip Sells For $28,252
The home run ball that prompted Jose Bautista's famous bat flip in 2015 has sold at auction for more than $28,000.

Associated Press

Nationals Ban Backpacks From Ballpark
It's a step farther than other Major League clubs have gone in an era of enhanced security at stadiums.

Associated Press

Pirates Legend Bob Friend Dies At 88
Bob Friend pitched more innings than anyone else in Pirates history.

ESPN.com

A's Blake Treinen To Receive $6.4M In 2019
A's closer Blake Treinen has won his arbitration case, getting a raise of $2.2M for the coming season.

ESPN.com

Rangers, Matt Davidson Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rangers will use Matt Davidson as an infielder and could pitch as well.

ESPN.com

Wade Miley, Astros Agree Upon $4.5M Deal
The agreement includes an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, in $100,000 increments for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 games started and $100,000 if he reaches 25, 35, 45, 55 and 60 relief appearances

ESPN

Nolan Arenado, Rockies Settle On One-Year, $26M Deal
Over his past four seasons, Nolan Arenado's 158 home runs rank third in the Major Leagues and his 503 RBIs first.

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Shohei Ohtani Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Shohei Ohtani has been making progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he will not be ready by Opening Day.

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN

Bryce Harper Meets With Padres In Las Vegas
Bryce Harper remains linked to the Phillies, White Sox and Nationals.

Jeff Passan/ESPN