July 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees Lose Teixeira For 8-10 Weeks
Mark Teixeira strained his right wrist swinging in a batting cage on Tuesday.

Sportscenter (via Twitter)

Scouts: Braves Could Listen On Venters
The Braves will listen to offers for Jonny Venters, according to talk among scouts.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Wilson Won't Sign Until After Opening Day
It will be a few weeks before Brian Wilson is ready to sign a contract as he continues rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Source: Rangers Close To Signing Lowe
Derek Lowe is expected to make the roster as a pitcher capable of filling many roles.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News (via Twitter)

Cardinals Hire McGee As Special Assistant To GM
Willie McGee is in the franchise top 10 in games played, triples, stolen bases and pinch hits and was a career .295 hitter over 18 seasons.

Associated Press

Crawford Cleared To Begin Throwing
Carl Crawford has been cleared to begin throwing and hitting after missing six days with nerve irritation in his surgically repaired left elbow.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Hosmer Replaces Teixeira On Team USA
Mark Teixeira strained his right wrist while swinging off a tee Tuesday.

Associated Press

Harper May Bat Third For Nationals
Davey Johnson won't announce Washington's Opening Day lineup yet, but he has figured out what it will look like.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Porcello As Closer Not 'Wild' Idea To Leyland
The Tigers are in need of a closer and Jim Leyland hasn't shot down the idea of Rick Porcello in the role.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Konerko Could Replace Teixeira On Team USA
Mark Teixeira has a sprained right wrist and must leave the World Baseball Classic.

Scott Merkin/MLB.com

Verlander 'Wouldn't Mind' Gay Teammate
Justin Verlander also touches on his golf game and a possible $200 million contract during a CNN interview.

Mike Oz/Big League Stew

Ellsbury: Red Sox Won't Evaluate Me On Injuries
Approaching free agency, Jacoby Ellsbury doesn't believe the Red Sox will evaluate him with severe penalties for his past injuries.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Cubs May Be Close To Dealing Marmol
A number of teams have shown interest in Carlos Marmol, according to league sources.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Stubbs Had 'Mixed Emotions' About Trade
Drew Stubbs spent seven years with the Reds before he was traded to the Indians this offseason.

Jordan Bastian/MLB.com

White Sox, Sale Have Discussed Extension
Chris Sale was an All-Star in 2012 when he went 17-8 with a 3.05 ERA in 30 games (29 starts).

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Teixeira Out Of WBC With Wrist Injury
Mark Teixeira will miss at least two weeks after injuring his wrist while swinging in a batting cage.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Mets Need Starter, Will Look Internally
Johan Santana is unlikely to avoid the disabled list to begin the season, meaning the Mets will need a starting pitcher.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

A's Announce 20-Year Agreement With Mesa
The Athletics have announced a 20-year agreement with the city of Mesa, Ariz., that will bring the club back to the East Valley city for Spring Training starting in 2015.

Paul Casella/MLB.com

Tigers Want To Trade For Closer
Bruce Rondon, a rookie, has already showed in camp that he can't handle the job.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Red Sox Prospect Arrested On DUI Charge
Drake Britton, in his first big-league camp with the Red Sox, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, driving under the influence and property damage.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Daniels Wants Ryan To Stick With Rangers
Nolan Ryan has been stripped of some power in Texas.

Tim MacMahon/ESPN

Maddon Predicts Myers Will Be 'A Very Good Major League Player'
Joe Maddon continues to gush over Wil Myers, who the Rays acquired from the Royals in a trade for James Shields and others.

Paul Hagen/MLB.com

Report: Nolan Ryan Could Leave Rangers
The report paints Nolan Ryan as the odd man out in a power shift within the organization.

Mike Oz/Big League Stew

Drew Chose Red Sox Over Athletics, Cardinals Due To Playing Time
There were a number of teams interested in Stephen Drew this offseason, but he said the decision came down to playing time.

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kendrick Grateful For Job Security With Phillies
Kyle Kendrick struggled on the mound Sunday, but didn't exit the game with anxiety about what it might mean for his future with the Phillies.

David Murphy/Philadelphia Daily News

Source: Rangers Looking At Porcello
The Rangers inquired Monday with the Tigers about Rick Porcello, according to a source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Baker, Gibson Argue Over Designated Hitter
The two managers had differing opinions on the designated hitter rule.

Associated Press

MLB Using WBC To Study Instant Replay
A number of Major League Baseball officials will travel to World Baseball Classic games this month to explore potential options for an extensive expansion of instant replay.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Ellsbury Confident As He Enters Walk Year
Jacoby Ellsbury is entering his free-agent season, but is confident and secure in camp with the Red Sox.

Ian Browne/MLB.com

Brewers, Orioles Watch Aaron Harang Pitch
Aaron Harang threw three scoreless innings in a Minor League game on Monday.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com