June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
High School Prospect Named Fenway Parks Climbing Ranks
A high school infielder from Boca Raton, Florida is working his way up the ranks.
Kevin Millwood Retires After 16 Seasons


He had said that he would return to pitch in 2013 if he could pitch close to his home in Georgia.
Wieters May Prefer To Wait To Negotiate Long-Term Deal


The Orioles have locked up Adam Jones, Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette this offseason and it stands to reason that Matt Wieters is next in line.
Yankees Have Four Lefty Relievers On 40-Man Roster


The Yankees carried two left-handed relievers last season with Boone Logan and Clay Rapada used in different situations.
Rodney Confident He'll Receive Extension From Rays


Fernando Rodney is currently pitching for the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido at the Caribbean Series
Braun Enjoying Drama-Free Offseason


Ryan Braun is enjoying a drama-free offseason after dealing with a possible suspension after initially failing a drug test last winter.
Phillies Have Spent Less Than 19 Teams


Despite unloading Hunter Pence, Shane Victorino and Joe Blanton last season, the Phillies have not spent freely this winter.
Teixeira Calls Himself 'Overpaid' As He Approaches 33


Playing under a $180 million contract signed before the 2009 season, Mark Teixeira will turn 33 years old a week after Opening Day.
Orioles Not Expected To Sign Tatis, Rhodes


Baltimore was mulling over minor league agreements with Arthur Rhodes and Fernando Tatis.
Valenzuela To Enter Caribbean Hall Of Fame


Fernando Valenzuela will be inducted into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Up To Eight Pitchers In Hunt For Rangers' No. 5 Spot


Four of the spots in the rotation are set, with Matt Harrison, Yu Darvish, Derek Holland and Alexi Ogando.
Mets Looking To Add Late-Inning Reliever


The Mets are looking to add another late-inning reliever, which could spell the end for Frank Francisco as the team's closer.
Billingsley Insists Right Elbow Feels Fine


Chad Billingsley is coming off a partially torn elbow ligament, the kind that usually requires Tommy John surgery and a year off to rehab.
Mets Give Marlon Byrd Minor League Deal


Marlon Byrd served a 50-game suspension last season after testing positive for a performance enhancing drug while he was a free agent.
White Sox Claim Lars Anderson From D-Backs


Lars Anderson, rated as Boston's No. 1 prospect in 2009, had one hit in eight at-bats with the Red Sox last season.
Reds Agree To Deals With Parra, Olivo


The Reds have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with Manny Parra, while Miguel Olivo received a minor league deal.
A-Rod Plans To Return 'As Soon As Possible'


The Yankees third baseman underwent surgery Jan. 16 to repair a torn labrum and impingement in his left hip.
Marlins, Rays Are Possibilities For Abreu


Bobby Abreu hopes to resume his baseball career and the Marlins and Rays are two clubs that might have interest in the veteran.
Hafner Can Make Up To $4M With Yankees


Travis Hafner signed a one-year deal with a $2 million base salary this week, but he could make much more with the Yankees.
Cardinals, Rzepczynski Agree To $1.1M Deal


The Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal with Marc Rzepczynski, avoiding arbitration.
Corey Hart Hoping To Return In Late April


Corey Hart has already begun rehabilitation after having knee surgery less than two weeks ago.
Sources: Bosch Injected A-Rod With PEDs


The Yankees third baseman would contact Anthony Bosch late at night to come to his waterfront mansion on Biscayne Bay.
MLB To Expand Investigation Into Miami-Area Clinic
Major League Baseball has been independently investigating suspected links between alleged performance-enhancing substances supplier Anthony Bosch and several big league stars.
Hafner, Yankees Nearing Major League Agreement


Travis Hafner is expected to serve as New York's designated hitter this coming season, especially against left-handed pitchers.
Twins Hoping Hicks Will Be Next Star In Center Field


Minnesota traded Denard Span and Ben Revere this offseason, opening up a potential spot for Aaron Hicks.
Scott Rolen Wants To Play In 2013


Scott Rolen is coming off a season in which he batted .245/.318/.398 across 330 plate appearances.
Phillies Saw 19.1 Percent Of Payroll Hit Disabled List


Philadelphia saw players spend more than 1,400 days on the disabled list, at a combined cost of close to $33 million in 2012.
Tigers Have Mild Interest In Aledmys Diaz


It appears as though the Tigers will go with Jhonny Peralta at their shortstop in 2013, but they also have interest in Cuban defector Aledmys Diaz.
Defensive Issues Hurt Justin Upton's Value


Justin Upton, Atlanta's newest outfielder, has been valued at 13 Wins Above Replacement over the past four seasons.