Puerto Rico rallied to eliminate Italy from the WBC on Wednesday night.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Puerto Rico Eliminates Italy From WBC
Brewers Give Carlos Gomez New Four-Year Deal


The Brewers and outfielder Carlos Gomez have agreed on a new four-year contract worth $28.3M.
Jeter Makes Spring Start At Shortstop


Derek Jeter played shortstop for the first time Wednesday night since suffering an ankle injury in last year's ALCS.
Baker Hopes To Know Chapman's Role Soon


Dusty Baker doesn't know if Aroldis Chapman will start or close for the Reds this season, but he hopes to find out soon.
Rangers Scouting Joba Chamberlain


In five spring outings, Chamberlain has thrown five innings, given up four hits, walked two and whiffed three.
Tigers Release Brennan Boesch


The Tigers have released Brennan Boesch in the wake of an injury at the start of spring training.
Royals Send Former No. 1 Pick To Bullpen


Luke Hochevar has endured five shaky seasons as a member of the starting rotation.
Strasburg Will Open Season For Nationals


Stephen Strasburg will start for the Nationals on Opening Day against the Marlins.
The Prediction Machine Tabs Angels As 2013 Champions


The Prediction Machine is a website that claims to have the most sophisticated sports forecasting software on the market.
Rift Growing Between Mets, Santana


It has been reported that there is almost no communication between the Mets and Johan Santana.
Rangers Unlikely To Make Roster Additions


The Rangers are unlikely to go outside the organization to add players to the 25-man roster prior to Opening Day.
Giants Never Offered Cabrera $85M Deal


The Giants never offered Melky Cabrera a multi-year deal worth between $75 million and $85 million.
Halladay's Rough Outing 'Concerns' Phillies


Roy Halladay allowed seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings against the Tigers.
Dominican Republic Rallies To Beat Italy
The Dominican Republic is still unbeaten in the World Baseball Classic.
Wright Leads Team USA Over Puerto Rico


David Wright drove in five runs, the last three with a bases-loaded double in the eighth.
Dominguez Finally Getting Chance With Astros


Matt Dominguez, stuck behind Hanley Ramirez at third base with the Marlins for two years, is finally getting a chance to start for the Astros entering the 2013 season.
A-Rod Facing Lawsuit From Infamous Cousin


Yuri Sucart has consulted with an attorney about filing a lawsuit against Rodriguez.
Arizona Looking To Trade John McDonald


The Diamondbacks are looking to trade John McDonald to clear a logjam within their infield.
Pujols Has Seen Walk Rate Decline Significantly


Aside from age and injury concerns, Albert Pujols is no longer an MVP candidate because of a declining walk rate.
David Price To Start On Opening Day


Price went 20-5 with a 2.56 ERA in 31 starts in last year, winning the American League Cy Young award.
Manny Signs Short-Term Deal With EDA Rhinos
The 40-year-old will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season.
Jones Flattered By Interest, Happy In Retirement


Brian Cashman said Monday that the Yankees would love to lure Chipper Jones out of retirement, but that isn't going to happen.
Kazmir Making Case For Spot In Cleveland's Rotation


Scott Kazmir has pitched well this spring, making a strong case for the fifth spot in Cleveland's starting rotation.
Dodgers Targeted Gonzalez, Ramirez Last April


When they were suddenly flush with cash, the Dodgers acquired Hanley Ramirez from the Marlins in July and Adrian Gonzalez from the Red Sox in August.
Will Andrelton Simmons Become A Huge Star?


Andrelton Simmons hitting .417 in the WBC, including a huge two-run, game-tying home run in the eighth inning against Cuba on Monday.
Rays Trim Eight Pitchers From Roster


Tampa Bay optioned five pitchers to the minor leagues and reassigned three others to minor league camp.
Zack Greinke Has Inflamed Elbow


The right-hander will rest for two to three days and then go on a progressive throwing program.
Yankees Sign Ben Francisco


The Yankees have signed Ben Francisco to a minor league contract and will consider giving himself a roster spot.
Posey's Eventual Extension Could Be Comparable To Votto's


While Buster Posey is not close to a contract extension with the Giants, Buster Olney has tweeted about the possible length and value.
Padres Haven't Decided On Headley's Future


The Padres aren't expected to trade Chase Headley, who led the National League in RBIs last season, anytime soon.