
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Baltimore Favored To Host 2016 All-Star Game


Tropicana Field and the new Yankee Stadium are the only current American League parks never to host the All-Star Game.
Elijah Dukes Arrested In Tampa


Elijah Dukes was arrested Monday night, apparently for failing to appear in court on several drug and traffic charges.
Dodgers Decline Mattingly's Request For Option To Be Picked Up


Don Mattingly will enter the season without any guarantees beyond 2013.
DeRosa Signs $775,000 Deal With Blue Jays


Mark DeRosa gives Toronto more infield and outfield depth as they try for their first playoff berth since 1993.
Phillies Sign Delmon Young To One-Year Deal


Young batted .267 with 27 doubles, 18 homers and 74 RBIs for Detroit last season.
Beltran Hoping To Remain With Cardinals Beyond 2013


Entering the final year his of his two-year pact with the Cardinals, Carlos Beltran hopes to remain with the team beyond the 2013 season.
Nationals Open To Long-Term Deals With Desmond, Zimmermann


Jordan Zimmermann is the only remaining Washington play eligible for arbitration.
Murphy, Rangers May Discuss Multi-Year Deal


David Murphy, who agreed to a $5,775,000 salary for 2013, can be a free agent after this season.
Rockies Offer Torrealba Minors Deal


Yorvit Torrealba split last season between the Rangers, Blue Jays and Brewers.
Hernandez, Mariners Discuss Long-Term Contract


Nothing is close, but Seattle is weighing a four-year, $100 million offer to King Felix.
Astros Sign Erik Bedard


The Astros have signed Erik Bedard to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Report: Cincinnati To Host 2015 All-Star Game


The Reds will host the 2015 All-Star Game in Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park, according to a report.
Former Players Want Marvin Miller In Hall Of Fame
Miller has been turned down five times by various Hall of Fame committees that considered baseball executives.
Liriano, Pirates Agree To Revised Contract


Francisco Liriano reached preliminary agreement with the Pirates on a two-year, $12.75 million contract shortly before Christmas.
Fans React Positively To Wrigley Renovation Plan


Fan reaction to the recently-announced five-year, $300 million Wrigley Field renovation plan has been positive thus far.
Report: Rockies Aggressively Pursuing Lowe, Pavano


Colorado would like to finalize a deal with a veteran pitcher by the end of the week.
Pedro Feliciano Returns To Mets


The Mets have brought back Pedro Feliciano, signing him to a minor league contract so he can compete for a spot in the bullpen.
Murphy, Rangers Reach $5.75M Deal


David Murphy was the last arbitration-eligible player for the Rangers who had yet to agree on a new deal.
Justin Smoak Primed For Breakout Season?


The Mariners have acquired a number of players that could compete for time at first base and designated hitter, which means this will be a big spring for Justin Smoak.
Wright Engaged To Model Molly Beers


The couple have been linked for years, but over the holidays the third baseman proposed marriage to the model.
Braves Haven't Ruled Out Bourn, Justin Upton


While there have been no new developments, the Braves still haven't ruled out Michael Bourn or Justin Upton.
Rockies Reach Minors Deal With Volstad


The Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with Chris Volstad worth $1.5 million.
Musial Among Best Left Fielders Ever


Barry Bonds, Stan Musial, Ted Williams and Rickey Henderson are above all other left fielders.
Cubs Announce $300M Renovations At Wrigley


The team will pay for much of the bill, according to chairman Tom Ricketts.
Batista Joins Rockies With Minor League Deal


The 41-year-old will receive an invite to spring training and a chance to play with his twelve major league club next season.
Report: Dodger Arrested For Doing Motorcycle 'Wheelies'


Justin Sellers was reportedly arrested in Sacramento this weekend for what appears to be a reckless driving incident.
Johnson Was Surprised Nationals Signed Soriano


The Nationals signed Rafael Soriano this past week in a move to bolster their bullpen.
Source: Rockies Haven't Discussed Trading Gonzalez, Fowler


While Colorado isn't shopping the pair of outfielders, Carlos Gonzalez and Dexter Fowler have long been mentioned in rumors.
