The Dodgers and Yasiel Puig set a record when they agreed to a seven-year, $42 million contract on Thursday.
May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Puig Deal Surpasses Mark For Cuban Defector
Giants Throw Franchise-Record Fourth Straight Shutout
The Giants beat the Reds 5-0 on Thursday night to move into sole possession of first place in the NL West.
Jeter Ties Ripken Jr. On All-Time Hits List
With a seventh inning single Thursday night, Derek Jeter is now tied with Cal Ripken Jr., for 13th place on the all-time hit list.
Ethier Listed Day To Day With Oblique Injury
Andre Ethier will not be placed on the DL and is listed day to day with a strained oblique.
Phillies Could Trade Thome To AL
The Phillies are making veteran Jim Thome available to AL teams looking for a DH.
Dykstra Agrees To Plead Guilty
Lenny Dykstra faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a bankruptcy fraud case in Los Angeles.
O's Place Johnson On DL With Wrist Injury
The Orioles have placed DH Nick Johnson on the DL with a sprained right wrist.
Pirates Sign Jimmy Rider
The Pirates have signed infielder Jimmy Rider, their 26th round selection from Kent State University.
Phillies Designate Qualls For Assignment
The Phillies have designated veteran Chad Qualls for assignment.
Stanton To Hit In Home Run Derby
Giancarlo Stanton has confirmed that he was chosen to compete in the Home Run Derby in Kansas City.
Sources: Dodgers Have Deal With Yasiel Puig
Cuban outfielder Yasiel Puig has reached an agreement on a $42M, seven-year deal with the Dodgers.
Pirates Claim Oscar Tejeda Off Waivers From Red Sox
The Pirates have claimed Oscar Tejada off waivers from the Red Sox and assigned him to Double-A Altoona.
Woman: Brian Cashman Provided Fake ID
A woman charged with stalking Yankees GM Brian Cashman has said he got her a phony ID to use in getting an abortion.
D-Backs Place Hudson On DL With Elbow Injury
The D-Backs have placed Daniel Hudson to the 15-day DL with a right elbow injury that could lead to Tommy John surgery.
Giants Complete Shut Out Sweep Of Dodgers
Tim Lincecum snapped a 10-start winless streak on Wednesday afternoon beating the Dodgers 3-0.
Utley Goes Deep In First At-Bat Of Season
In the bottom of the first inning, Chase Utley crushed a pitch from James McDonald to right field.
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Phillies Activate Utley From Disabled List
The second baseman will make his season debut against Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
Baker Tells Chapman: No More Rolling
Dusty Baker is trying to ensure that Aroldis Chapman won't be doing any more somersaults on the field.
Rangers Could Be Players For Greinke
Milwaukee will reportedly discuss trading Zack Greinke if they can't come to terms on a long-term deal with him soon.
Sabathia Lands On DL With Muscle Strain
The Yankees have placed CC Sabathia on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his left leg.
Pettitte Out Six Weeks With Broken Ankle
Andy Pettitte was injured on the mound Wednesday afternoon against the Indians.
Marlins Could Move Hanley Ramirez
The Marlins are seven games back in the National Least East and have seven teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race.
Chapman Celebrates Save With Somersaults
Reds closer Aroldis Chapman rolled into a double somersault after closing out a win against the Brewers on Tuesday night.
Dunn On Record Pace For Strikeouts
Adam Dunn is on pace for 265 strikeouts, which would easily surpass the record held by Mark Reynolds.
Sources: Brewers May Move Greinke
Zack Greinke, 8-2 with a 2.81 ERA, is eligible for free agency at the end of the season.
Moyer Has Two Starts To Make Impression With Jays
Jamie Moyer's minor league contract with the Blue Jays calls for two starts.
Rizzo Has Memorable Debut With Cubs
Anthony Rizzo had two hits and drove in the go-ahead run in his first game with the Cubs on Tuesday night.
Ellsbury To Begin Rehab On Friday
Doing so would put Jacoby Ellsbury on pace to return to the team no later than July 18.
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