The Astros have interviewed nine candidates and some have been eliminated or removed themselves from consideration.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Astros May Pick Manager On Monday
Lester Records First-Ever Loss To Orioles
Jon Lester was 14-0 with a 2.49 ERA in 20 previous starts against the Orioles.
Nationals, LaRoche Will Discuss Contract After Playoffs
The Nationals and Adam LaRoche have a mutual option worth $10 million for the 2013 season.
A's Lead MLB In Strikeouts Offensively
The Athletics struck out 13 times against CC Sabathia on Friday night raising their Major League-leading total to 1,277 this season.
Ozzie Guillen Laughs Off Rumors About Possible Firing
Ozzie Guillen has heard rumors that the Marlins might fire him, but he isn't too concerned.
Rays' Pitchers Break AL Strikeouts Record
Rays pitchers began the night with 1,264 strikeouts, two shy of the 2001 Yankees.
Rangers Won't Have Hamilton Against Mariners
After he returned to Texas for tests on his blurred vision, the Rangers have decided to keep Josh Hamilton there through the weekend.
Jeter Clarifies Remarks About Playing For Another Team
Derek Jeter doesn't understand all the fuss that is being made about recent comments hinting that he would be willing to play for a team other than the Yankees.
Cardinals Worried About Workloads Of Motte, Boggs
With the season winding down, the Cardinals are concerned about the amount of innings thrown by Jason Motte and Mitchell Boggs.
Brewers Acquire Torrealba From Blue Jays
Milwaukee is battling for a playoff berth, but Yorvit Torrealba won't be eligible for the team's postseason roster.
Wilson Has Closed-Door Meeting With Scioscia After Short Outing
C.J. Wilson and Mike Scioscia met behind closed doors on Thursday, a day after Wilson lasted less than three innings against the Rangers.
Huntington's Job In Jeopardy After Another Collapse
In the midst of yet another late-season collapse, Neal Huntington may not be the general manager of the Pirates for much longer.
Scioscia Campaigns For Hunter To Win 10th Gold Glove
Mike Scioscia is very rarely so blunt in campaigning for any of his players to win an individual award.
Melky Cabrera Disqualifies Himself From Batting Title
Major League Baseball has honored Melky Cabrera's request to remove himself from contention for the National League batting title.
Yankees One Grand Slam Away From Team Mark
Nick Swisher hit a grand slam in New York's defeat of Toronto on Thursday night, the team's 10th four-RBI blast of the season.
Pujols Hitting .315 With .993 OPS Since May 21
When the Angels were 18-25 on May 21, Albert Pujols was hitting just .212.
Cano Refutes Rumor He's Facing PED Suspension
There have been rumors that Robinson Cano would be the next superstar suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs ever since Melky Cabrera was banned for 50 games.
Jeter Would Play For Another Team
Derek Jeter is signed through next season, with $17 million coming to him in 2013.
Hamilton Returns To Texas To Meet With Doctors
Josh Hamilton did not play on Thursday night as he instead flew back to Texas to be examined by team doctors.
Marlins Mulling Whether To Fire Guillen
Ozzie Guillen is signed through 2015 and Miami has talked to former player Mike Lowell about getting into the managerial field.
D-Backs Could Still Get Good Return For Upton
The Diamondbacks are expected to field offers for Justin Upton this winter after doing so twice within the last two years.
Reds Sweep Cubs, Punch Ticket To Postseason
The Reds completed a sweep of the Cubs on Thursday, becoming the first team to clinch a playoff berth in the process.
Nationals Clinch First D.C. Playoff Berth Since 1933
Washington was last in the postseason 79 years ago, when player-manager Joe Cronin and the Senators lost to the New York Giants in five games in the World Series.
Haren's Option Could Depend On Greinke Re-Signing With Angels
The Angels could save themselves $12 million in 2013 if they opt to buy Dan Haren out of the final year in his contract.
Yankees Won't Keep Both Gardner And Ichiro In 2013
Ichiro Suzuki and Brett Gardner are too similar, and the Yankees expect the much younger Gardner to return healthy next season.
Red Sox Unlikely To Use Longoria Approach With Middlebrooks
The Rays saved themselves a ton of money over the long run when they signed Evan Longoria to a marginal contract just 11 games into his Major League career.
Ross Open To Re-Signing With Red Sox, But He'll Survey Open Market
Cody Ross isn't against remaining with the Red Sox, but if he is allowed to hit the free agent market he expects to test the waters.
Peavy Expected To Strengthen Weak Free-Agent Class
The White Sox are unlikely to pick up Jake Peavy's $22 million option for next season.
Orioles Warming To Idea Of Retaining Reynolds
The Orioles have a $11 million team option on Mark Reynolds for 2013, which includes a $500,000 buyout.
Blue Jays Scouted Two Games Of Athletics-Tigers Series
Toronto could be coveting Brett Anderson and Anibal Sanchez.
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