The converted reliever has not performed well as a member of the team's starting rotation this season.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Red Sox Send Bard To Triple-A
Cano, Kemp To Captain Derby Teams
Robinson Cano and Matt Kemp will serve as the captains of the American and National League teams, respectively, at this year's Home Run Derby.
Gausman Confident He'll Reach Deal With Orioles
The Orioles selected Kevin Gausman with the fourth overall pick on Monday night.
Appel Turned Down $6M From Astros
Stanford pitcher Mark Appel turned down $6 million from the Astros, who owned the first overall pick on Monday night.
Tommy Lasorda Had Heart Attack
Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized after having what the team called a "mild" heart attack.
Selig Happy With Growth Of Draft
Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft took another step forward as a live prime-time event on Monday night.
Jim Duquette Donates Kidney To Daughter
Jim Duquette, a former executive with the Mets and Orioles, is currently an MLB Network radio host.
Sveum Threatens To Bench Castro If He Doesn't Improve Focus
The Cubs shortstop committed two errors in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Giants this weekend.
Helton Ties Mickey Mantle For Record
He is now tied with Mickey Mantle for 47th on the all-time extra-base hit list.
Rangers Close To Signing First-Round Pick
The Rangers are close to signing first-round pick Lewis Brinson.
Rookie Parker Carries No-Hitter Into Eighth
Michael Young grounded a single through the middle on a slider to lead off the eighth, ending Jarrod Parker's no-hit bid.
Niese To Have Heart Procedure During All-Star Break
The Mets left-hander came away from an examination with team doctors satisfied he had no significant heart issue on Monday.
2012 First-Year Player Draft Results
The Houston Astros held the first overall pick, taking Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa.
30-Team MLB Scoop, June 4th Edition
The Cubs have scored in just nine of their last 81 road innings, Colorado on the bases, the Angels are rising and is it time for the Blue Jays to trade Edwin Encarnacion?
Astros Expected To Draft Mark Appel
The Astros have considered as many as five players with the first overall pick.
Dodgers Join Phillies, D-Backs In Pursuit Of Youkilis
The Dodgers, Phillies and Diamondbacks are among teams showing early interest in Kevin Youkilis, according to people familiar with the situation.
Source: Soler Bids Must Be Submitted By June 7
The Cubs, White Sox, Yankees and Marlins will be among the highest bidders for Soler, according to numerous sources.
Mets To Give Santana Additional Rest
The Mets have shuffled their starting rotation following Johan Santana's no-hitter on Friday night.
Soriano Open To Being Traded To Contender
Alfonso Soriano, 36, wants the chance to win a championship this season.
Lombardozzi, Harper Are First Rookies To Hit Back-To-Back Leadoff HRs
It was the first time two rookies have hit back-to-back home runs to lead off a game in the modern major league era.
Halladay Could Become Free Agent Earlier Than Expected
Roy Halladay has a $20 million vesting option for 2014 that activates if three conditions are met.
Leg Issue May Delay Manny's Debut
The development appears to push the slugger's debut with the Athletics until mid-June.
Nelson Cruz Hits Season's Longest Home Run
Using a 34-ounce Louisville Slugger model No. R-13 that measures 35 inches, Nelson Cruz hit the ball 484 feet.
Niese Pulled Because Of Rapid Heartbeat
Jon Niese was pulled from Sunday's game against the Cardinals as a precaution because he experienced a rapid heartbeat during the game.
Utley To Begin Rehab Assignment
Chase Utley, out all season with an injured left knee, will begin a rehabilitation assignment on Monday.
Bill Maher Reveals Stake In Mets
Bill Maher, the host of HBO's "Real Time," revealed on Sunday night that he owns a minority stake in the New York Mets.
Guerrero Hits Double In Triple-A Las Vegas Debut
Vladimir Guerrero made his debut for Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday night by going 1-for-5 with a double.
D-Backs, Phillies Scouting Youkilis
The Diamondbacks and Phillies have been scouting Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis in Toronto this weekend.
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