However, no agreement between the two sides is imminent.
June 2019 - Baseball Wiretap
Clayton Kershaw Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
Clayton Kershaw has been slowed by shoulder inflammation this spring and has yet to pitch in an official Cactus League game.
Bryce Harper Bruises Foot, Phillies Aren't Concerned
Bryce Harper suffered a bruised right foot when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game Friday.
Luis Severino Likely Out Until May
The Yankees will likely be without Luis Severino until May as he deals with a shoulder injury.
White Sox Option Eloy Jimenez To Triple-A
Eloy Jimenez, 22, is universally ranked as one of the top prospects in baseball.
Tigers Sideline Michael Fulmer To Work On Mechanics
Specifically, the Tigers want him to work on lower-body mechanics.
Angels Shut Down Andrew Heaney With Inflamed Elbow
Andrew Heaney was a legitimate candidate to start on Opening Day.
Bryce Harper - A Career Timeline Video
Bryce Harper is only 26 years old still, but he's had a unique path in MLB as a former prodigy and early MVP who will now be with the Phillies for the remainder of his career.
MLB Changes Include $1M Prize For Home Run Derby Winner
A million-dollar prize for the Home Run Derby winner will be implemented for this season as part of an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLBPA, according to sources.
MLB, MLBPA Agree To Single Trade Deadline Starting In 2019
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are nearing an agreement that could eliminate the August waiver trades, creating a single trade deadline on July 31.
Albert Pujols On Verge Of Joining 2,000-RBI Club
Albert Pujols has 1,982 career RBIs, putting him just 18 short of the 2,000-RBI mark.
Marcus Stroman To Start Opener For Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have named Marcus Stroman their starter on Opening Day against the Tigers on March 28.
Charlie Morton Expecting To Retire After Current Contract
Charlie Morton, 35, signed a two-year, $30 million deal with Tampa this offseason.
Mets Re-Assign Tim Tebow To Minor League Camp
The 31-year-old hit .273 with six homers and 36 RBIs at Double-A Binghamton in 2018.
Astros' Francis Martes Suspended 80 Games
Francis Martes has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for the banned performance-enhancing drug Clomiphene.
Shohei Ohtani Gets $105K Raise From Angels
After winning the American League Rookie of the Year in 2018, Shohei Ohtani is getting a raise from the Angels.
Mike Moustakas To Start At Second For Brewers
He has never played a game at second in the professional baseball.
Nats' Bryce Harper Offer Had $100M In Deferred Money Until He Was 65
The Nationals offered Bryce Harper a 10-year, $300 million contract.
Blake Snell Receives $15.5K Raise After Winning Cy Young
The Rays have renewed Blake Snell's contract with a raise of just $15,500 after he won the American League Cy Young award in 2018.
Adam Jones, Diamondbacks Agree Upon One-Year, $3M Deal
Last July, Adam Jones vetoed a trade to the Phillies.
Felix Hernandez Upset He Won't Start Opening Day
Felix Hernandez hasn't pitched well this spring, but he's still upset that he isn't starting for the Mariners on Opening Day.
Royals, Martin Maldonado Agree Upon One-Year, $2.5M Deal
Martin Maldonado will serve as a replacement for Salvador Perez, who underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week and will miss the entire 2019 season.
Masahiro Tanaka Named Yankees' Opening Day Starter
Masahiro Tanaka will face the Orioles on March 28 with Luis Severino sidelined by shoulder trouble.
Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez Reveal Engagement
Alex Rodriguez revealed his engagement to Jennifer Lopez in an Instagram post on Saturday night.
Esteban Loaiza Gets Three-Year Prison Sentence For Cocaine
Esteban Loaiza pleaded guilty in August to possessing about 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds, of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Manny Machado: 'I Always Will Be The Villain'
Manny Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres last month.
Aaron Nola To Start On Opening Day For Phillies
Aaron Nola went 17-6 last year with a 2.37 ERA and 0.975 WHIP.
Astros Have Made Multiple Offers To Dallas Keuchel
The Astros have made one- and two-year offers to Dallas Keuchel but they weren't in the range the pitcher was seeking.
Tom Seaver Diagnosed With Dementia, Retiring From Public Life
Tom Seaver has been diagnosed with dementia and has decided to retire from public life, the Hall of Fame pitcher's family said in a statement.
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