Cole Hamels called it an "honor" to start for the Phillies on Opening Day and says he'll "cherish" his first assignment.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Hamels To Start For Phillies On Opening Day
Boesch On Release: Tigers 'Did Me A Favor'
Detroit avoided paying Brennan Boesch his $2.3 million salary, but allowed him to sign with the Yankees.
Murphy Wants To Stay With Rangers, But Won't Rush Contract Talks
David Murphy is eligible for free agency after the season, but he isn't in a rush to speed up contract talks with the Rangers.
Greinke May Not Be Ready For Season
Zack Greinke is dealing with an inflamed right elbow, which has cast doubt over whether or not he'll be ready for Opening Day.
Cubs Haven't Held Substantive Soriano Trade Talks
Alfonso Soriano is on the radar of the Yankees and Phillies.
Pettitte Won't Put Limit On Career, Could Outlast Jeter, Rivera
Andy Pettitte, who has walked away from baseball before, is pitching under a one-year contract with the Yankees at 40.
Angels Searching For Backup Catcher
The Angels are on the lookout for a backup catcher, according to sources from other Major League teams.
Jackie Bradley Jr. On Fast Track To Red Sox
In his first Major League spring training, Jackie Bradley Jr. is hitting .517 with a .611 on-base percentage.
Team USA Wasn't Happy With Dominican Republic's Celebration
Brandon Phillips said the Dominican celebrations were a topic of discussion among some of his teammates.
Sabathia Pleased Following Spring Debut
CC Sabathia wasn't dominating, but still declared himself on schedule for an Opening-Day start against the Red Sox on April 1 at Yankee Stadium.
Team USA Eliminated From WBC
Puerto Rico defeated the United States 4-3 on Friday, eliminating the country from the World Baseball Classic.
MLB Suspends Carrillo For 100 Games
Cesar Carrillo was found in the Biogenesis documents and is a close friend of Ryan Braun.
Yankees Agree To Deal With Boesch
Detroit released Brennan Boesch after they failed to find a trade partner.
Lohse Still In Contact With Rangers
Opening Day is approaching, but Kyle Lohse still doesn't have a team.
Source: Rangers Getting Calls About Gentry
The Yankees aren't one of the teams interested in Craig Gentry.
Is Carlos Gomez's Power Surge For Real?
Carlos Gomez has gradually shown an increase in power, which may bode well for his future, but there have been some negative signs as well.
Wright Out At Least Three Days With Intercostal Strain
Given the nature of rib cage injuries there is a chance that he'll open the season on the disabled list.
Hamels Wouldn't Have Re-Signed If He Didn't Think Phils Could Contend
Cole Hamels signed a six-year, $144 million extension with Philadelphia last July.
Rangers Will Trade Andrus If They Can't Extend Him
The Rangers have twice tried to lock up Elvis Andrus without success and they are expected to make another run at it.
Rival Scout: Chapman Should Close
The Reds haven't decided whether Aroldis Chapman will start or close this season, but a rival scout feels he has figured out the best option.
Pujols Finally Ditches 'Courtesy Runner'
Albert Pujols declined to put a percentage on his current speed, but said he's "pretty sure" he will be able to run the bases as he always has.
Cleon Jones Last Represented Mets In Left At ASG
Cleon Jones was the last left fielder to play in the All-Star Game as a Met. That was 43 years ago, in 1969.
A's Haven't Had All-Star 2B Since 1976
Phil Garner made the All-Star team in 1976. Oakland hasn't had a positional All-Star since 2003 when Ramon Hernandez made it as a catcher.
Derrek Lee Declines Yankees' Offer
Veteran Derrek Lee has declined the Yankees' offer for the 2013 season.
Dominican Republic Beats USA To Advance
The Dominican Republic beat the United States 3-1 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the WBC Sunday in San Francisco.
Team Netherlands Adds Profar To WBC Roster
The Netherlands have added Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar to its WBC roster.
Twins Option Kyle Gibson To Triple-A
The Twins have optioned pitcher Kyle Gibson to Triple-A Rochester.
Manuel Wants To Continue Managing
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel says he has no plans to retire after this season.
Matheny Returns To Cardinals
Mike Matheny returned to the Cardinals Thursday after undergoing back surgery Monday in St. Louis.
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