May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

White Sox Open To Trades, Won't Move Konerko
The White Sox could move Alex Rios, Alexei Ramirez and John Danks.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Marlins Won't Sign No. 35 Pick Matt Krook
After an issue with his physical, Matt Krook has decided to attend college instead of signing with the Marlins.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald

Howard Takes Blame For Loss To Dodgers
Ryan Howard slipped trying to field a bunt by Juan Uribe on Thursday night against the Dodgers.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer (via Twitter)

Five Clubs Scout Garza Ahead Of Deadline
The Nationals, Dodgers, Orioles, Blue Jays and Phillies saw Matt Garza earn the win over the Brewers.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Yankees Discussing Deal With Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart has received interest from other clubs and is surveying his options.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Struggling To Score In First Inning
Texas ranks 12th in total runs scored, but they have gone 19 games without scoring a run in the first frame.

Associated Press

Tulowitzki Making Progress, Doing Light Throwing
Troy Tulowitzki has begun some light throwing and the injury feels more like a "bruise" after two weeks on the disabled list.

Associated Press

Harper Continues Rehab At Double-A Harrisburg
Bryce Harper continued his rehab by joining Double-A Harrisburg for a game on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Indians Activate Chris Perez From DL
Chris Perez has been activated and will resume closer duties for the Indians.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Fan Stabbed By Yanks Fan Awarded $4.3M
Red Sox fan Monte Freire has been awarded $4.3M after being harassed and stabbed by a Yankees fan in 2010.

ESPN.com

Jeter Resumes Running Outdoors
Derek Jeter started an outside running program Thursday.

ESPN.com

Source: A-Rod Uncertain About His Return To Yanks
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has expressed some uncertainty about his return this season.

ESPN.com

Source: A-Rod Wary Of Yankees Motives
A source has told ESPN.com that Alex Rodriguez believes the Yankees do not want him to return this season, or ever again.

ESPN.com

Source: Dodgers Talk Nolasco Trade With Marlins
The Marlins are reportedly looking to trade Ricky Nolasco well before the July 31 deadline.

ESPN.com

Bundy To Have Tommy John Surgery
Dylan Bundy will undergo Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow on Thursday.

Brittany Ghiroli/MLB.com

Giants Don't Expect To Make Deal Soon
The Giants have been linked to Ricky Nolasco and the Marlins are motivated to trade him.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

Cubs, Bryant At Odds In Contract Talks
Kris Bryant is one of the few remaining first-round picks that have not signed.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Texieira To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Mark Teixeira originally tore the wrist tendon while hitting off a tee during the World Baseball Classic on March 5.

Andy McCullough/Star-Ledger (via Twitter)

Red Sox Demote Will Middlebrooks
Jose Iglesias, considered the team's future shortstop, will play third on an everyday basis going forward.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Cubs Getting Calls About Gregg, Russell
Chicago is reportedly getting "multiple hits" on Kevin Gregg, who has been closing games.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Yanks Have Just Two Right-Handed HRs Since June 4
Before Jayson Nix homered against the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Yankees hadn't had a right-handed hitter smack a home run since June 4.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Justin Upton Hitting .211 In 50 Games Since Hot Start
The Braves raced out to a 12-1 record this season, but they are just 33-32 since as Justin Upton has cooled down.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Padres Excited About Erlin's Second Start
Robbie Erlin spot-started for San Diego earlier this month and allowed just two runs over six-plus innings, getting the win against Toronto.

Associated Press

Kerry Wood Finds Body In Belmont Harbor
According to police, Kerry Wood discovered a man's body floating in the water while out in Belmont Harbor.

Chicago Tribune

Jays Make 'Tough' Decision To Option Kawasaki
Jose Reyes had been sidelined since mid-April with a left ankle injury.

Associated Press

A-Rod's Tweet Angers GM Cashman
Yankees GM Brian Cashman tells A-Rod to shut up.

ESPN.com

Utley Expected To Be Available Via Trade
The Phillies have said that they won't sell off any of their pitching, but Chase Utley hasn't been labeled as untouchable.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Marlins Working To Trade Nolasco Soon
The Orioles, Yankees, Diamondbacks, Padres, Rockies and Giants have been linked to Nolasco.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Garza Most Likely Pitcher To Be Dealt
Through seven starts, Matt Garza has a 4.25 ERA and 37 strikeouts against 14 walks.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Rockies Like Nolasco, But Deal Unlikely
The Rockies like Ricky Nolasco and want to add pitching, but it seems unlikely that they'll acquire him from the Marlins.

Troy Renck/Denver Post (via Twitter)