June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Mariners: Hernandez Isn't Going Anywhere
Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik insists that Felix Hernandez isn't going anywhere.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Beltran Denies Blue Jays Made Contract Offer
Carlos Beltran talked with American League teams, but negotiations fizzled when the DH was brought up.

Sportsnet.ca

Yankees Have Had Internal Discussions About Cano's Future
Robinson Cano can hit the free agent market after the 2013 season.

Jack Curry/YES Network

Bourn, Braves Haven't Engaged In Talks
If the center fielder becomes a free agent, the Giants are expected to be a suitor, according to sources.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cabrera Open To Extension With Giants
Melky Cabrera, who has enjoyed a red-hot first half of the 2012 season, is open to a contract extension with the Giants.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter)

Braves Rookie To Miss Month With Broken Finger
Andrelton Simmons will miss at least a month with a broken right little finger.

Associated Press

Prince Fielder Wins Home Run Derby
Prince Fielder joined Ken Griffey Jr. as the only players to win multiple Home Run Derby titles.

Associated Press

D-Backs Would Need To Be 'Dazzled' To Deal Upton
Justin Upton carries an affordable contract through the 2015 season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Phillies Want Big-League Ready Talent For Hamels
The Phillies have identified four teams that would be a good fit for Cole Hamels.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Tigers Taking Look At Garza
The Tigers have shown some interest in Chicago's Matt Garza, but those within the organization are suggesting that a deal is unlikely.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Braves Plan Chipper Celebration For Final Series
Chipper Jones, who has spent his entire career in Atlanta, plans to retire after the season.

Associated Press

Sacramento Hopes To Lure MLB Team
Kevin Johnson, the mayor of Sacramento, has given up trying to keep an NBA team and is instead aiming to lure a Major League Baseball franchise to his city.

Associated Press

RealGM's MLB Team Rankings For The All-Star Break
The Yankees, Rangers and Nationals remain in the top three at the unofficial midpoint of the season. Meanwhile, the Rockies, Astros and Twins bring up the rear.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Sources: Yankees Tell Reggie To Stay Away
The Yankees have told Reggie Jackson to stay away from team events indefinitely.

ESPN.com

Report: Cain To Start For NL In All-Star Game
Matt Cain will oppose Justin Verlander in Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Kansas City.

ESPN.com

Dickey Wants To Start For National League
R.A. Dickey is hoping that National League manager Tony La Russa will select him to start in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Associated Press

Hamels Open To Trade, Re-Signing With Phillies
Cole Hamels says that if the Phillies trade him this month, it will not hurt the team's chances of re-signing him in the offseason.

Associated Press

Dempster Pushes Scoreless Streak To 27 Innings
The lengthy string of zeros is most for a Cubs starter since Ken Holtzman went 27 innings in 1971.

Associated Press

Lincecum Finishes First Half With Worst ERA In Majors
Tim Lincecum may welcome a few days off after his horrendous first half on the mound.

San Jose Mercury News

Peavy Replaces Wilson On All-Star Roster
A blister will keep C.J. Wilson from participating in the All-Star Game.

Associated Press

Crawford On Elbow: 'It's Going To Blow Out'
Carl Crawford's left elbow hasn't improved and doctors have suggested that he'll eventually need Tommy John surgery.

Boston Herald

Thunder Sends Twins, Rangers Scurrying
A sudden and blinding flash of lightning seemingly directly above Rangers Ballpark sent the Twins and Rangers scurrying on Sunday night.

Jeff Caplan/ESPN.com

Sources: Pirates Want To Add Offense
The Pirates are looking at San Diego's Carlos Quentin and Arizona's Justin Upton as they look to upgrade their offense.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Yankees Could Flirt With Home Run Mark
The Yankees have 134 home runs in the first half, putting them on pace for a team-record 255 for the season.

Associated Press

Hanley Punches Fan, Requires Two Stitches
Hanley Ramirez lost his cool during Miami's loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

Miami Herald

Padilla: Teixeira Would Be Better Off In A 'Women's Sport'
It took him a few days, but Vicente Padilla has responded to Mark Teixeira's comment that the reliever throws at the heads of players.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Verlander To Start For American League
Justin Verlander will start for the American League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Kansas City.

Associated Press

Papelbon Stops Fan From Climbing Into Bullpen
Security officials ran out and took the man off the field.

Associated Press

Indians Disqualify Hagadone With Self-Inflicted Injury
The left-hander was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Associated Press

Cardinals Scratch Freese With Bruised Leg
David Freese was not in the lineup for the Cardinals on Sunday against the Marlins.

Associated Press