The Tigers are giving Bruce Rondon a chance to be their closer as a rookie, which means they'll have to be patient.
July 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Rondon Doing Little To Impress Tigers
Dad Expects Cano To Re-Sign With Yankees
Robinson Cano's father expects the Yankees to re-sign his son to a long-term deal rather than let him leave through free agency after the season.
Votto Decides To Play For Team Canada
Joey Votto says his knee feels fine and he's decided to play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
Brian Cashman Breaks Leg Parachuting
Yankees GM Brian Cashman suffered a broken right fibula and a dislocated right ankle while parachuting Monday to help raise awareness in the Wounded Warrior Project.
Furcal Setback Leaves Cardinals Vulnerable At SS
Rafael Furcal has an inflamed right elbow ligament, which leaves the Cardinals vulnerable at shortstop just four weeks before Opening Day.
Nationals Cut Ohman During Spring Game
The Nationals cut Will Ohman during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
Rangers Haven't Ruled Out Kyle Lohse
The Rangers haven't ruled out signing Kyle Lohse and a recent injury to prospect Martin Perez has spiked speculation that there is a fit.
Royals Have Transformed Clubhouse
Many have criticized the Royals for trading prospects to the Rays for a package that included James Shields, but internally the improvement has been vast.
Indians Value Giambi's Spring Role As Mentor
Jason Giambi is hoping to catch on with the team as a designated hitter and mentor to Cleveland's young players.
Scherzer Finally Poised For Stardom?
Max Scherzer is one of just four players in American League history to average at least 11 strikeouts per nine innings in a season.
Martin Perez Suffers Broken Forearm
Martin Perez suffered a broken ulna in his left forearm when he was struck by a line drive during the sixth inning of Sunday's loss to the Mariners.
Angels Confident Trout Hasn't Soured On Long-Term Deal
Mike Trout took the high road when asked about his contract for the 2013 season on Sunday morning.
Pence Wants To Sign Long-Term Deal With Giants
Hunter Pence will earn $13.8 million under a one-year deal with San Francisco this season.
Giants Haven't Closed Door On Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson missed most of the 2012 season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in April.
Mike Matheny Has Ruptured Disk
The Cardinals manager is scheduled to have an epidural injection Monday to reduce inflammation and get a particle off a nerve.
Weiner: Tougher Testing Is Issue For 2014
The current sanctions have been in place since the 2006 season: 50 games for a first offense, 100 for a second and a lifetime ban for a third.
Garza Will Begin Season On Disabled List
Matt Garza will begin the 2013 season on the disabled list after experiencing recurring pain in his left side.
Santana 'Less & Less Likely' For Opener
Johan Santana is becoming "less and less likely" to be ready for the team's opener against San Diego on April 1.
Yankees, Cano Should Take Break In Contract Talks
Robinson Cano wants to focus on baseball and not contract talks, while the Yankees have made a "significant" offer to the second baseman.
Epstein Says Cubs Will Avoid Middle Ground
Theo Epstein says he will be open to selling off veterans at midseason again.
Japan Beats China 5-2 To Remain Undefeated
Japan beat China on Sunday to improve to 2-0 in Group A of the World Baseball Classic.
Cuba Defeats Brazil 5-2 In WBC Opener
The 2006 runner-up was held hitless through four innings but broke out with two runs in the fifth.
Ichiro Suzuki OK After Traffic Accident
Ichiro Suzuki was unhurt in a traffic accident that occurred Saturday afternoon after he left George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
Crow Reaches $1.28M Deal With Royals
The deal represents the maximum 20 percent cut. Crow was an All-Star in 2011.
Kemp Distances Himself From 50-50 Talk
Matt Kemp was limited to 106 games due to injury last season after predicting a 50-50 season with the Dodgers.
Gillick: Phillies Can Contend For A Few More Seasons
Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Ruiz and Cole Hamels remain apart of the core that won the 2008 World Series.
Selig Calls For Stricter Drug Penalties
Bud Selig revealed Saturday that he is making a push for stricter punishments in the joint drug-testing program between Major League Baseball and the players' association.
Pujols Says He'll Be Ready For Opener
Albert Pujols has told the Los Angeles Times that his surgically repaired right knee will not prevent him from being ready for the season opener.
Angels Renew Trout At Only $20K Over Minimum
The Angels have renewed Mike Trout's contract at $510,000 for the 2013 season, promoting an angry response from the player's agent.
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