Roger Clemens will be at spring training with the Astros this year to help instruct the team's pitchers.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Astros' Pitchers Excited To Work With Clemens
Nationals Want To See Strasburg Throw 200 Innings
Washington shut Stephen Strasburg down after 160 innings last season, his first full campaign following Tommy John surgery.
Kyle McClellan Signs Contract With Rangers
The Rangers have signed Kyle McClellan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Mark Grace Takes Blame For Firing
Mark Grace blames himself, not the Diamondbacks, for firing him last season as a television analyst.
Harrison Declines Invite To World Baseball Classic
Matt Harrison was 18-11 with a 3.29 ERA in 32 starts last season.
Nationals Add Soriano To Bullpen
The Nationals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with Rafael Soriano, according to a source.
Pirates, Jeff Karstens Agree To Terms
The contract is reportedly worth $2.5 million over one season.
Dodgers Have Looked Into Rafael Soriano
It's probably a longshot that Los Angeles will add Rafael Soriano to their bullpen.
Giants Expected To Discuss Extension With Posey This Spring
Buster Posey has helped the Giants win two World Series titles in short time and they are expected to discuss a "blockbuster" extension with him at some point this spring.
Blue Jays, Rasmus Agree To $4.7M Deal
Colby Rasmus hit .223 last year, when he set career bests with 23 homers and 75 RBIs.
Putz Receives $13.5M Deal From D-Backs
The agreement adds a $7 million salary to J.J. Putz's contract for 2014.
Sources: Interpreters Will Be Able To Make Mound Visits
Baseball owners have approved a rule change that would allow coaches and managers to bring interpreters to the mound for conferences with foreign-born pitchers who don't speak fluent English.
Angels Haven't Decided Who Will Hit Between Trout, Pujols
Erick Aybar, Peter Bourjos, Alberto Callaspo, Chris Iannetta and Howie Kendrick are all candidates to hit second.
Soria Content As Setup Man, But Wants To Close Again
Joakim Soria signed with the Rangers to setup for Joe Nathan, but he does want to close games again in the Major Leagues.
Anthony Rizzo Will Play For Team Italy
Anthony Rizzo, 23, batted .285 in 87 games last season with the Cubs, hitting 15 home runs and 15 doubles and driving in 48 runs.
Dickey To Pitch For Team USA At WBC
The 38-year-old knuckleballer will join a U.S. roster that includes Ryan Vogelsong and Andy Pettitte.
Coach: A-Rod Was In Pain In August
The Yankees are hoping that hip surgery will cure what ailed Alex Rodriguez at the plate late in 2012.
Pirates Reportedly Interested In Shaun Marcum
The Pirates are among the teams interested in Shaun Marcum, who is also a potential target of the Rangers and Padres.
Orioles, Hunter Reach $1.82M Agreement
This was the first year of arbitration for Tommy Hunter, who made $493,500 last season.
D-Backs, Mariners Have Talked To Tigers About Porcello
Rick Porcello, 24, went 10-12 last season with a 4.59 ERA and 1.53 WHIP as a part of the rotation.
Mets 'Not Sure' If They'll Extend Offer To Wilson
Sandy Alderson watched Brian Wilson workout on Saturday in California and told the New York Post that he is "not sure" if the Mets will offer the reliever a contract.
Sizemore Isn't A Likely Fit For Mets
Grady Sizemore is a left-handed hitter and New York already has several lefty hitters.
Rockies Remain Interested In Webb
Brandon Webb is moving closer to setting a date to throw in front of interested parties.
Trout Will Skip World Baseball Classic
Mike Trout won't play for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic to focus on a normal spring training.
If Knee Is Healthy, Pujols Will Play In WBC
Albert Pujols plans on representing the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic if his surgically repaired knee is healthy, according to his agent.
Kearns Returns To Marlins On Minors Deal
Austin Kearns will sign a minor league contract with the Marlins with an invitation to spring training.
Yankees Not Likely In On Justin Upton
The Yankees aren't likely to pursue Justin Upton via trade even though they have been linked to him in the past and they traditionally have deep pockets.
Lucchino Finds New York's Payroll Plan 'Interesting'
The Yankees plan to get their payroll commitments below $189 million before the 2014 season, a plan that surprises many of their rivals.
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