May 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers Interested In Trading For Jake Diekman
Jake Diekman, 32, can become a free agent at the end of the season.

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Cubs Could Shake Things Up Prior To Trade Deadline
The Cubs are leading the National League Central, but Ken Rosenthal believes that the club could shake things up this month.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Brewers Have 'Identified' Will Smith As Top Trade Target
The Brewers and Giants are talking with and scouting each other.

Robert Murray/The Athletic

MLB Likely To Introduce Advertising Patches Within Three Years
Advertising patches would need the MLBPA's approval and the current collective bargaining agreement does not expire until December 2021.

Terry Lefton/Sports Business Daily

Luis Severino Open To Pitching Out Of Bullpen
Luis Severino is itching to get back on a Major League mound and says he's open to pitching out of the bullpen for the Yankees.

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Mike Trout Day-To-Day With Calf Strain
The Angels are listing Mike Trout as day-to-day.

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Cubs Trade Montgomery To Royals For Maldonado
Martin Maldonado, a defensive-minded catcher, should be an immediate replacement for Willson Contreras.

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Yankees Among Those Scouting Noah Syndergaard
The Yankees were among those scouting Noah Syndergaard during his start against the Marlins on Saturday.

Kevin Kernan/New York Post

Trade Prices Continue To Be 'Enormous,' Even For Rentals
The trade market hasn't yet picked up despite the fact that teams aren't able to make trades in August anymore.

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Cardinals Move Michael Wacha Back To Bullpen
The Cardinals have moved Michael Wacha from the starting rotation for the second time this season.

Rick Hummel/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Angels 'Playing It Safe' With Mike Trout's Sore Calf
Mike Trout left Sunday's game early with a sore right calf.

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A's Acquire Homer Bailey From Royals
In exchange, the Royals received Kevin Merrell, a Double-A infielder from the Athletics.

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Bob Gibson Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer
Hall of Famer Bob Gibson is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time.

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Red Sox Acquire Andrew Cashner From O's
The Orioles will receive minor leaguers Elio Prado and Noelberth in the deal with the Red Sox.

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Francisco Cervelli Denies He Wants To Stop Catching
Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli says it "was a misunderstanding."

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Angels Honor Tyler Skaggs With No-Hitter
Taylor Cole and Felix Pena combined to no-hit the Mariners in a 13-0 win at Angel Stadium on Friday night.

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Mets Release Matt Kemp
Matt Kemp appeared in eight games for Triple-A Syracuse, hitting .235, with one home run and three RBIs.

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Mets GM: 'We Are Incredibly Disappointed'
The Mets season has not gone the way they wanted with a 40-51 record after losing Friday night.

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Nationals Push Back Max Scherzer's Next Start
Nationals ace Max Scherzer is dealing with back soreness.

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Corey Kluber's Right Arm Is Healing
Indians starter Corey Kluber could begin throwing bullpen sessions soon.

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Dwight Gooden Arrested For Cocaline Possession
Dwight Gooden is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence.

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David Ortiz Undergoes Third Surgery After Complications
David Ortiz underwent a third surgery earlier this week because of complications from the gunshot wound he suffered last month in the Dominican Republic.

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Jake Marisnick Suspended For Collision With Jonathan Lucroy
Major League Baseball has suspended Jake Marisnick for two games for his violent home plate collision with Jonathan Lucroy before the All-Star break.

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Shelby Miller, Brewers Agree Upon Minors Deal
Shelby Miller was released by the Rangers last week after he was designated for assignment.

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J.D. Martinez Not Close On Opt-Out Decision
J.D. Martinez can opt out of his contract with the Red Sox this offseason and hit the free agent market.

Chris Cotillo/Mass Live

Astros, Brewers, Padres Have Called Mets About Noah Syndergaard
The Mets could deal Noah Syndergaard this month, but the return would have to be very high.

Jon Morosi/MLB

Gerrit Cole: Half The League Doesn't Care About Winning
Gerrit Cole believes too many Major League teams are tanking this season.

Katherine Acquavella/CBS Sports

White Sox Start Work On MLB's First Pole-To-Pole Netting
The project is expected to be completed in time for the White Sox's next home game July 22.

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Jake Arrieta To Pitch While Phillies Evaluate Elbow
Jake Arrieta will continue to pitch as the Phillies evaluate his long-term health due to bone spurs in his throwing elbow.

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MLBPA Seeking 'Meaningful Free Agency'
The Major League Baseball Players' Association has some goals as collective bargaining negotiations near.

Associated Press