Despite his trade value, the Padres have come to an agreement on a three-year contract extension with Carlos Quentin.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Carlos Quentin Finalizes Extension With Padres
Edwin Jackson Drops Scott Boras
Edwin Jackson signed a one-year, $11 million free-agent contract with Washington last offseason after turning down multiyear deals from others.
Mozeliak Expects Cardinals To Be Buyers At Deadline
The Cardinals will be buyers at the trade deadline despite a slow start to the second half of the season.
Nationals Send Lannan Back To Minors
The Nationals optioned John Lannan to Triple-A Syracuse despite registering a win against the Braves on Saturday.
Mariano Rivera Wants To Return This Season But Won't Rush Rehab
Mariano Rivera wants to pitch again this season, but he's not pushing to make it happen.
Rangers Not On Cliff Lee's 21-Team Veto List
The Rangers are not on Cliff Lee's 21-team no-trade list and could view him as a viable option.
Tigers, Angels Send Scouts Watch James Shields
The Tigers and Angels had scouts in Florida this weekend, presumably to watch Rays right-hander James Shields pitch.
D-Backs, Tigers Have Discussed Drew-Peralta Trade
One source characterized the deal as "a long shot."
Giants Could Trade For Jonathan Broxton
The Giants are looking for bullpen help ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
Yankees Have Inquired On Justin Upton, Victorino, Span
The Yankees "are in on everybody" with Brett Gardner likely out for the year, according to a rival executive.
Red Sox Honor Jason Varitek
The Red Sox honored former catcher Jason Varitek before Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Cardinals Tie Record With Seven Doubles
The Cardinals tied a Major League record with seven doubles in an inning against the Cubs on Saturday.
Source: Dodgers Pursuing Matt Garza
The Dodgers have shifted their focus from Ryan Dempster to Matt Garza, according to multiple sources.
Dodgers 'Very Unlikely' To Land Dempster
Los Angeles would prefer not to trade their prospects for a rental player.
Yankees Intrigued By Rick Ankiel
Nothing is imminent, but New York lost another outfielder when Nick Swisher went down with a hip injury on Friday night.
Phillies, Hamels 'Moving In The Right Direction'
Philadelphia's willingness to give the left-hander six years was a key development in talks.
GM: Red Sox Want To Improve At Deadline
Ben Cherington believes the Red Sox are in position to contend for a playoff spot.
Twins Place Morneau On Paternity Leave
Justin Morneau left to be with his wife Krista, who is expecting their second child.
Mets Place Santana On Disabled List
Johan Santana has struggled since throwing a no-hitter, the first in Mets history, and now finds himself on the disabled list.
White Sox Acquire Myers From Astros
Houston will receive right-hander Matt Heidenreich, left-hander Blair Walters and a player to be named.
Harper Fouls Ball Off Ankle, Exits Early
Bryce Harper is batting .269 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 71 games this season.
Johnson Isn't Sure Nationals Need Pitching
The Nationals have the best record in the National League, but Stephen Strasburg is approaching a team-mandated innings limit.
Bochy: Lincecum-Posey Battery Is Not Dead
Bruce Bochy has rejected the notion that he is reluctant to have Buster Posey catch right-hander Tim Lincecum.
Hanley Forgets To Take Antibiotic, Out With Infection
On July 8 in St. Louis, a frustrated Hanley Ramirez returned to the dugout after an at-bat and sustained a laceration when he knocked over a cooling fan.
No Signs Greinke Will Ink Extension With Brewers
The Brewers have offered Zack Greinke a five-year extension worth more than $100 million, but there are no signs that the right-hander will sign the contract.
Orioles Will Do 'Everything' To Remain In Playoff Hunt
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette plans to do whatever he can to keep the team in the playoff hunt.
Mets Could Push Santana Back
Johan Santana isn't hurt, but the Mets will consider possibly pushing him back, skipping him a start or even placing him on the disabled list -- to "get some energy back in his arm."
Swisher Strains Hip, Out A Few Games
New York will have to be cautious with Nick Swisher because they are already shallow in outfielders.
Dempster's Scoreless Streak Ends Against Cardinals
After only four at-bats on Friday night against the Cardinals, Ryan Dempster's 33-inning scoreless streak was over.
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