Joe Mauer has about $142.5 million remaining on his contract.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Twins Place Mauer On Waivers, Red Sox May Submit Claim
Shaun Marcum Available On Waivers
Shaun Marcum is scheduled to take the mound on Thursday against the Cubs.
Astros Forming List Of Managerial Candidates
The Astros are still in the early stages of finding a permanent manager, but they have begun forming a list of candidates.
Johnson, Rizzo Shrug Off Spat After Loss
Davey Johnson and Mike Rizzo were heard shouting at one another after Washington's loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Jose Bautista Opts For Surgery In Hopes Of Healthy 2013
Jose Bautista has decided to have season-ending surgery to stabilize a tendon in his left wrist.
Cashman Unsurprised By Cabrera, Colon Suspensions
Brian Cashman and the Yankees viewed Melky Cabrera as a "low-end, everyday regular or an excellent fourth outfielder."
Mota Back With Giants After Suspension
The Giants have activated Guillermo Mota from the restricted list and have placed Jeremy Affeldt on the paternity list.
Oswalt Could Be Dealt Before Playoff Deadline
The Dodgers, Nationals and White Sox have been linked to Roy Oswalt
Morneau Claimed On Waivers, Twins Keeping Him
Justin Morneau was claimed on waivers a few days ago, but no trade was completed.
Randy Wolf To Sign With Orioles
The Orioles are adding Randy Wolf to their pitching staff for the stretch run.
Dodgers Called Yankees About Sabathia, Teixeira
The Dodgers called high-payroll teams in July to let them know they were willing to take on huge contracts.
Red Sox Placed Matsuzaka On Waivers Before Impressive Outing
The Red Sox placed Daisuke Matsuzaka on trade waivers recently.
Roy Oswalt Clears Waivers
The Dodgers are a possibility for Roy Oswalt as they continue to seek improvements.
Twins Will Host 2014 All-Star Game
Major League Baseball will hold a news conference Wednesday to announce that the 2014 Midsummer Classic will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Pirates Release Bedard, MLB Leader With 14 Losses
Erik Bedard, who signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal in the offseason, has a 5.01 ERA in 2012.
Twins Challenging Plouffe To Be Long-Term Third Baseman
Trevor Plouffe began the season hot, but inconsistency at the plate and spotty defense have plagued the former shortstop.
Fenway Sellout Streak Makes It To 782 Games
Despite reports that Monday afternoon's game against the Royals might not sellout, the game was the 782nd consecutive sellout at Fenway Park.
Beckett Gives Up HR On Second Pitch With Dodgers
The right-hander allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings as Colorado defeated Los Angeles 10-0.
Teixeira Could Miss Two Weeks With Calf Strain
With Mark Teixeira sidelined, the Yankees will play Nick Swisher and Eric Chavez at first.
Gonzalez Cites Green Monster For Power Drop
Adrian Gonzalez articulated why the Boston media was critical of his personality, indicating he was too calm.
Ortiz Goes To DL, Wants To Return This Season
David Ortiz returned to the disabled list because of his troublesome right Achilles, but isn't ready to call it a season.
Magic Expects Crawford To Challenge Him On Basketball Court
Carl Crawford, who Magic Johnson's Dodgers acquired over the weekend, was a high school basketball star in Houston.
Pirates 1-5 Since Extra-Inning Win Over Cardinals
Pittsburgh is trying to avoid another late season collapse.
Astros Send Steve Pearce To Yankees For Cash
Steve Pearce will give New York a right-handed bat for the month of September when rosters expand.
Cubs To Acquire Blake Recker From A's For Anthony Lalli
Anthony Recker hasn't played at the Major League level since May.
Granderson Becomes 8th Active Yankee With 200 Home Runs
Curtis Granderson joins Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Mark Teixeira, Raul Ibanez, Eric Chavez and Andruw Jones in the 200-home run club.
30-Team MLB Scoop, August 27th Edition
Who are the Mariners?, what to do with Dan Uggla, Adrian Gonzalez's reputation and why Michael Brantley is Cleveland's Lt. Tom Kazanski.
Orioles Equal 2011 Win Total In 36 Fewer Games
It took the Orioles 126 games to win 69 contests this season, their win total from 2011.
Fowler Changes Agents, Hopes For Multi-Year Deal
Dexter Fowler left Scott Boras and hired Casey Close.
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