Davey Johnson plans to rest his starters if the Nationals clinch the National League East title.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Nationals Will Rest Starters Once They Clinch
Bourn Hurt Sliding Head-First Against His Own Advice
Michael Bourn doesn't condone head-first slides, but woke up Sunday with a sore and swollen left thumb after going against his own advice.
Rich Sauveur Could Get Be Candidate As Red Sox Pitching Coach
Rich Sauveur helped guide Triple-A Pawtucket to Governors' Cup title in the International League this season.
Indians Still Looking For Capable Backup To Cabrera
Brent Lillibridge and Jason Donald have struggled to fill that role this year and Cleveland has long had an issue trying to find someone to spell Cabrera.
White Sox May Have Edge Over Tigers In Final Week
The White Sox have a one-game lead over the Detroit for the American League Central title with 10 games left in regular season.
Yankees Have Schedule Advantage Over Orioles With 10 Games Left
With 10 games left in the regular season, the Yankees hold a one-game edge over the Orioles in the American League East.
Rays Enjoy Highest-Scoring Stretch In Franchise History
The Rays have followed up a four-game losing streak with a five-game winning run.
B.J. Upton Hits Eighth HR In 14 Games
B.J. Upton is hitting .268/.326/.695 with 10 home runs and 14 RBI this month.
Girardi Believes Winning Division More Important In New Format
The Yankees have yet to clinch a playoff berth, but Joe Girardi says the team's goal is to capture the No. 1 overall seed in the American League.
Atlanta's Magic Number Is Two With Nine Games Left
The Braves defeated the Phillies behind a strong effort from Tim Hudson on Sunday, reducing their magic number to two with nine games left.
Beltre May Need Surgery For Scar Tissue In Abdomen
Adrian Beltre dealt with intense stomach pain this week, something doctors attributed to scar tissue buildup from a botched appendectomy 11 years ago.
Blue Jays Want To Build Bullpen Like Orioles
Alex Anthopoulos attributes Baltimore's success this season to their strong bullpen, an aspect that he wants Toronto to emulate.
Loria Angry About Being 'Called Out' By Guillen
Ozzie Guillen's job in Miami may be in jeopardy because of something he said.
A's Defend 'High Schoolish' Extra-Inning Celebration
Eric Chavez criticized the Athletics for how they celebrated hitting three home runs in the top of the 13th inning at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.
Torii Hunter's Son Commits To Notre Dame
The 6-foot, 175-pound, four-star receiver verbally committed to the Irish after attending Saturday's win over Michigan.
Cabrera Leading All Triple Crowns Categories
Not since Carl Yastrzemski won the last batting Triple Crown 45 years ago has a player led his league in batting average, home runs and RBIs this late in a season.
Owner Confirms Scioscia, Dipoto Will Both Return In 2013
Arte Moreno will retain Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto even if the Angels miss the postseason.
Reds Seal Second Division Title In Three Years
Cincinnati won the National League Central title, becoming baseball's first division winner by a few minutes over the Giants (winners of the National League West).
Marlins Won't Shuffle Front Office
Miami's front office appears safe, but Ozzie Guillen may not avoid the chopping block.
Blue Jays Only Guaranteeing Rotation Spots To Romero, Morrow
As the Blue Jays prepare for the 2013 season, the team is only guaranteeing spots in their starting rotation to Ricky Romero and Brandon Morrow.
Rangers Have No Plans To Trade Andrus
Rumors circulated around the internet on Saturday that Texas might move him.
Bumgarner Is 31-3 When Giants Score At Least Three Runs
Madison Bumgarner also improved to 3-0 with a 3.04 ERA in four starts this season vs. the Padres.
Halladay Has Shortest Healthy Outing Of Career
Roy Halladay lasted just five outs against the Braves on Saturday, throwing 51 pitches in the shortest healthy outing of his Major League career.
Andruw Jones May Not Make Yankees' Postseason Roster
Andruw Jones is slumping and doesn't appear to be guaranteed a spot on New York's postseason roster if they qualify.
Greinke Sees Angels, Braves, Cardinals As Good Fits
An American League executive sees Zack Greinke signing a six-year, $125 million contract.
AL Executive Expects Hamilton To Get $130M Over Five Years
An American League executive predicts that Josh Hamilton will sign a five-year, $130 million contract as a free agent this winter.
Former Pirates Owner Reveals He's Gay
Kevin McClatchy told the New York Times that frequent homophobic slurs he heard in baseball circles had convinced him to keep his sexual orientation a secret.
Gio Gonzalez Becomes 2012's First 20-Game Winner
Gio Gonzalez is the first Washington pitcher with 200 strikeouts since Walter Johnson in 1916.
Yankees Could Give Jeter New Deal After Season
Derek Jeter is signed through 2013 and has a player option for 2014.
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