In May, Billy Rowell was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for marijuana.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Orioles Cut Ties With 2006 First-Round Pick
Orioles Give Red Sox Permission To Speak With Peterson
Rick Peterson spent the 2012 season as Baltimore's director of pitching development.
Cabrera Extends Playoff On-Base Streak With Tigers
In 12 postseason games this month, Miguel Cabrera is hitting .267/.365/.400 with one home run and six RBI.
Vogelsong's Velocity Has Increased As Season Has Progressed
Ryan Vogelsong has allowed one run or fewer in all four of his postseason starts this month.
Giants Record Rare Consecutive World Series Shutouts
The Giants shut out the Tigers in Games 2 and 3 of the World Series en route to a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Giants Beat Tigers To Take 3-0 World Series Lead
The Giants beat the Tigers 2-0 on Saturday night to take a commanding lead in the World Series.
Lohse In Line For $77.5M Contract
Baseball executives and agents continue to predict that Kyle Lohse will receive a contract similar to the one C.J. Wilson signed with the Angels last winter.
Anibal Sanchez Could Get $60M Deal As Free Agent
Sanchez has a career record of just 48-51, but is pitching well in his prime years and is on the big stage with the Tigers in the World Series.
Royals Claim Volstad Off Waivers From Cubs
Chris Volstad went 3-12 with a 6.31 ERA in 21 starts for the Cubs in 2012.
Berkman Will File For Free Agency, Listen To Offers
More than a month ago, Lance Berkman said he was leaning towards retirement.
Royals Won't Keep Guthrie From Hitting Open Market
The Royals have acknowledged that reaching a contract agreement with Jeremy Guthrie before he reaches free agency is unlikely.
Dodgers Interested In Fujikawa, Otani
The Dodgers are looking for help in both the bullpen and starting rotation, leading to interest in Japanese pitchers Kyuji Fujikawa and Shohei Otani, according to sources.
MLB Looking Into Ways To Protect Pitchers
Doug Fister was able to stay in Game 2 of the World Series after being hit in the head by a line drive.
Viral Photo Of Verlander With Sandoval Shirt Is Fake
In the fake photo, Verlander is wearing a black t-shirt supporting Pablo Sandoval.
Eight-Year, $143M Deal Should Keep Wright With Mets
The Mets could make David Wright the highest-paid player in franchise history.
Dodgers Might Approach Kershaw About Long-Term Deal
Clayton Kershaw is under contract next year for $11 million and will be eligible for salary arbitration in 2014.
Dodgers Trying To Re-Sign League
The Dodgers are discussing a three-year deal with Brandon League, who they acquired in a July trade.
White Sox Prepared To Part Ways With Peavy, Pierzynski
The White Sox have a new general manager in the recently-promoted Rick Hahn and one of his first duties will be to deal with free agency.
Yankees Haven't Received Calls About Rodriguez
After the team was eliminated from the postseason, Brian Cashman said he would entertain the thought if a trade for the slugger was proposed.
Larry Bowa Interviews With Marlins
Reds pitching coach Bryan Price and former Major League catcher Mike Redmond were also interviewed, according to a source.
Girardi Called Press Box To Spare A-Rod During Playoffs
Joe Girardi reportedly asked New York's public address announcer to leave out Alex Rodriguez's name when the slugger was pinch-hit for during the playoffs.
Crawford Felt Pressure To Play Hurt In Boston
Carl Crawford regrets having waited until July to have reconstructive elbow surgery.
Ausmus Turns Down Interview With Marlins
Brad Ausmus has discussed managerial jobs in Houston and Boston this offseason, but he won't sit down with the Marlins.
11 Teams Facing 0-2 Hole Have Won World Series
The Tigers are back in Detroit trailing the Giants 0-2 in the World Series.
Could Red Sox Deal Ellsbury To Giants For Lincecum?
The trade makes Boston and San Francisco likely trade partners, even if a deal hasn't been discussed.
Molitor Not In Toronto's Managerial Plans
The Blue Jays considered hiring Paul Molitor in 1997 to replace Cito Gaston, but they won't entertain the idea 15 years later.
Angels Haven't Decided Whether Or Not To Re-Sign Hunter
The Angels are denying that they have already decided not to re-sign Torii Hunter.
Farrell Still Looking For Envelopes Valentine Left In Office
John Farrell has yet to locate any of the three envelopes left behind by Bobby Valentine in the manager's office at Fenway Park.
Starters Have 0.55 ERA During Giants' Five-Game Streak
For the second time in three years, the Giants are riding their starting pitchers deep into the World Series.
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