A's starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy has been cleared to resume baseball activities after determining his concussion symptoms have lessened.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
A's Brandon McCarthy Cleared By Doctor
Dickey Is First Knuckleballer To Win Cy Young Award
R.A. Dickey was named the winner of the NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
Price Edges Verlander For AL Cy Young Award
Rays lefty David Price won the AL Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
Mariners Weighing Run At Josh Hamilton
"[GM Jack Zduriencik] is looking at it," president Chuck Armstrong said. "We are going to have more money to spend. And we do need offense."
Indians Linked To Jason Bay
The Indians are showing interest in Jason Bay, who had his contract terminated by the Mets last week.
Harper Tweets Stanton: Come Play For Nationals
Giancarlo Stanton made his feelings known after the Marlins traded a handful of stars to the Blue Jays in a deal that will save the organization over $100 million.
Marlins Reportedly Shopping Morrison, Nolasco
Ricky Nolasco is due $11.5 million in 2013, making him the highest-paid player on the roster following the Toronto deal.
Victorino Has 'Realistic' Interest From Eight Teams
Shane Victorino is one of many outfielders drawing significant interest on the free agent market this offseason.
Ross Drawing Interest From Red Sox, Tigers, Phillies, Mariners
Cody Ross is drawing a lot of interest on the trade market.
Loria Defends Trading Stars To Blue Jays
Jeffrey Loria isn't happy with questions about why he would allow the Marlins to trade a number of their stars to the Blue Jays this week.
Source: Torii Hunter Agrees To Deal With Tigers
Torii Hunter has reached an agreement on a two-year, $26M deal with the Tigers.
Rockies Hire Bichette As Hitting Instructor
Dante Bichette was a four-time All-Star and played with manager Walt Weiss in Colorado during the 1990s.
Giants Have Checked On Hunter, Victorino
The Giants could lose Angel Pagan, creating a hole in their outfield.
Marlins Sending $175M In Payroll To Blue Jays
The twelve-player trade that the Marlins and Blue Jays agreed on Tuesday night, which could be completed as early as Wednesday, saw Miami shed a significant amount of payroll.
Rangers Won't Part With Andrus For Upton
Texas also has young prospect Jurickson Profar to either deal for Upton, or use as a replacement in the field for Andrus.
Source: Red Sox Made Push For Reyes, Johnson
However, Boston couldn't match what Toronto offered Miami for the stars.
Giants Like Chances To Re-Sign Scutaro
At 37, Marco Scutaro isn't expect to command much and will likely receive a two-year deal.
Marlins Aren't Making Stanton Available
The Marlins have agreed to trade Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle to the Blue Jays, but that doesn't mean emerging star Giancarlo Stanton will be dealt next.
Norichika Aoki Will Sit Out WBC
He is the third Japanese player to pull out of the tournament in the last few weeks.
Cardinals Release Kyle McClellan
Kyle McClellan appeared in just 16 games in 2012 because of elbow and shoulder problems.
Russell Martin Among Catchers Rangers Are Considering
The Rangers are looking for a catcher this offseason and Russell Martin has emerged as a candidate, according to a report.
Source: Hunter Wants To Play For Tigers
Torii Hunter visited the Tigers on Tuesday, according to multiple sources.
Phillies Agree To Deal With Frandsen
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $850,000 deal with Kevin Frandsen.
Scott Baker Signs With Cubs
The Cubs have signed Scott Baker, who missed all of the 2012 season following elbow surgery.
Melvin, Johnson Named Top Managers
Bob Melvin of the Athletics and Davey Johnson of the Nationals have been named the Manager of the Year in their respective leagues.
Blue Jays Acquire Jose Reyes, Mark Buerhle, Josh Johnson
Jose Reyes and Josh Johnson have been traded to the Blue Jays.
Rangers Among Leaders For Torii Hunter
Torii Hunter is being targeted by more than a dozen teams and the Rangers are one of the leaders for his services.
Hunter Labels Offer From Angels As 'Disrespectful'
Torii Hunter is drawing interest from a number of teams as a free agent, but a return to the Angels has all but been removed from the list of possibilities.
Executive: Hamilton Will Break Bank, Hearts
Josh Hamilton has widespread appeal as a free agent despite a history of missing time due to a myriad of issues.
Orioles Linked To Jonny Gomes
Over the last three seasons, Jonny Gomes has a .904 OPS against left-handers.
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