Magglio Ordo?ez will lock in a guaranteed $18 million option for 2010 if he notches 80 more plate appearances this season.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Ordo?ez 80 Plate Appearances Shy Of Guaranteed $18M Option
Nats Offer $1 Tickets On Strasburg Night
The Nationals are offering around 2,000 tickets for $1 apiece for Friday's game against the Brewers.
Yankees Overtake Dodgers For Top Spot In MLB Rankings
The Yankees and CC Sabathia have the 4th best ERA in baseball since the break and have created separation in the AL East.
Brewers Working To Trade Bill Hall
The Brewers are working on a trade involving utility man Bill Hall.
Source: Dodgers Looking At Padilla
The Dodgers have interest in Vicente Padilla, a major-league source told FOX Sports on Wednesday.
Sources: Nationals To Replace Rizzo
The Nationals are close to naming Diamondbacks vice president Jerry DiPoto their general manager.
Church Calls Manuel's Comments A 'Low Blow'
Mets manager Jerry Manuel knocked Ryan Church recently for missing time last season with a pair of concussions.
GM: Strasburg 'Unlikely' To Pitch For Nationals In 2009
Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday that it's "very unlikely" that Stephen Strasburg will be called up this season.
Hunter: Pressure From Rangers Is A Good Thing
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter likes the pressure the Rangers on putting on his team in the AL West.
Cardinals 'Very Serious' About Smoltz
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak made a call to the agent of John Smoltz on Monday to express interest in the pitcher.
Wright, Cain Shake Hands Following HBP
David Wright and Matt Cain met to shake hands on Monday, two days after the Giants pitcher hit the Mets third baseman in the helmet with a fastball.
Dombrowski: Smoltz 'Probably Not A Fit' For Tigers
It doesn't appear as though the Tigers will show serious interest in John Smoltz.
Sox Don't Want Peavy Debuting Against Cubs
Jake Peavy will not make his debut for the White Sox on Sept. 3 against the Cubs because the team doesn't want him running the bases.
Giants Won't Promote Posey This Season
Buster Posey will not be called up by the Giants before the end of the 2009 season.
Piniella May Remove Gregg As Closer
Cubs manager Lou Piniella suggested on Monday that he may replace Kevin Gregg as the team's closer.
Strasburg Signed Deal With 77 Seconds To Spare
Stephen Strasburg signed his record-setting, four-year, $15.1-million contract only 77 seconds before midnight.
Rangers Aren't Able To Sign Purke
The Rangers did not come to terms on a contract with top pick Matt Purke prior to yesterday's midnight deadline.
Wright 'Embarrassed' By DL Stint, Plans Quick Return
David Wright is "embarrassed" by his presence on the disabled list and plans to return as soon as possible.
Wagner Open For Trade To Contender
Mets reliever Billy Wagner is open to a possible trade to a contending club.
Williams: White Sox Are 'Underachievers'
White Sox general manager Ken Williams isn't happy with the team's play this season.
Rangers Fail To Sign Matthew Purke
The Texas Rangers failed to sign LHP Matthew Purke, their top pick in the June amateur draft.
Giants Sign Top Two Selections
The Giants signed RHP Zack Wheeler and C Thomas Joseph prior to Monday's deadline.
A's Sign First-Round Pick Grant Green
The A's signed their first-round pick Grant Green to a contract with a $2.75M bonus just before Monday's deadline.
Strasburg, Nationals Agree To $15M Deal
Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a record contract just before Monday's deadline.
Tigers Acquire Huff From Orioles
The Tigers have acquired Aubrey Huff from the Orioles for a minor league player.
Still Nothing On Mauer Extension In Minnesota
The Twins have not begun discussing a contract extension for catcher Joe Mauer, according to the Pioneer Press.
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