Joe Mauer insisted he would be on the field if doctors hadn't advised him to rest.
June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap
Mauer Wishes He Could Play, Looks Towards 2012
Francona: Youkilis Return 'An Uphill Battle'
It appears unlikely that Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis will return to the field this season.
Braves Hold One-Game Lead Over Cardinals
The Cardinals missed out on a chance to tie the Braves in the National League Wild Card race.
Red Sox, Rays Tied With Two Games Left
If the Red Sox and Rays are tied at the end of the regular season, there will be a one-game playoff on Thursday in Tampa.
Guillen, Marlins Will Agree To Four-Year Deal
Ozzie Guillen, released from his contract with the White Sox, will sign a four-year contract to become the next manager of the Marlins.
White Sox Grant Ozzie Guillen Release
Ozzie Guillen will manage the Florida Marlins next season, a source close to the situation told ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine.
Granderson Ready To Carry Success Into October
Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson is enjoying the best season of his professional career.
Ozzie Guillen Meets With Jerry Reinsdorf
Ozzie Guillen's contract runs through the 2012 season, but he wants an extension.
Marlins To Consider Trading Nolasco
The Marlins watched Ricky Nolasco's ERA balloon from 3.72 to 4.67 over his final eight starts of the season.
Tigers Hire Maroth As Class A Coach
The Tigers have hired Mike Maroth to be the pitching coach at Class A Lakeland for the 2012 season.
Marlins Won't Miss Sun Life Stadium
The Marlins will move into their new ballpark next season and they have few fond memories of Sun Life Stadium.
Yankees Want Cashman Back As GM
Brian Cashman is in the final year of his contract as New York's general manager.
Thome Plays Third Base For One Pitch
Jim Thome played third base for the first time in 15 years for one pitch on Sunday in perhaps his last home game as a member of the Indians.
Miguel Cabrera Experiences Dizziness
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera came out of the team's game against the Orioles on Sunday after seven innings.
Kuroda Considering Return To Japan?
The Japanese media is speculating that Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda is considering a return to his native country.
Kershaw Virtually Secures Triple Crown
Clayton Kershaw leads the NL with 248 strikeouts, is tied with Arizona's Ian Kennedy with 21 wins and has the league's lowest ERA (2.28).
Yankees Send Hughes To Bullpen For Rays Series
New York had considered starting Phil Hughes against Tampa Bay in an effort to see if he could work doing the postseason.
Lackey Upset Over Pregame Text Message
John Lackey says a member of the media sent him a text message with personal questions prior to Sunday's start against the Yankees.
Ellsbury Allows Red Sox To Keep One-Game Lead
The Red Sox have a one game lead over the Rays with three games to play.
La Russa Won't Use Starters Out Of Bullpen
The Cardinals have 10 relievers in their bullpen currently.
Braves Not Ruling Jurrjens Out For NLDS
Jair Jurrjens created some optimism Saturday afternoon when he completed three pain-free innings in an instructional league game.
McCutchen On Verge Of Demanding Big Contract
Andrew McCutchen has turned down contract offers from the Pirates in each of the last two offseasons.
Rays Inquired About Jose Reyes This Summer
New York rebuffed Tampa Bay, wanting to hold onto Jose Reyes and take their chances at re-signing him this winter.
Nationals Will Search For Impact Starter, Hitter
It was reported earlier this week that Washington was scouting Rangers left-hander C.J. Wilson, who will hit the free agent market this offseason.
Mets Won't Bring Back Two Minaya Disciples
Two employees that worked under former Mets general manager Omar Minaya, Wayne Krivsky and Bryan Lambe, have been told that their contracts will not be renewed.
Angels Top Dodgers In Attendance For First Time
The Angels have drawn more than nine million fans for the ninth straight season.
Jesus Montero Likely To Be On Playoff Roster
Jesus Montero is batting .346 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 15 games.
Strasburg Will Have Innings Limit In 2012
The Nationals have not revealed what Stephen Strasburg's limit will be next season.
MLB's 200,000th Game Played In Houston
The Rockies and Astros played Major League Baseball's 200,000th regular season game on Saturday night.
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