June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Gonzalez To Start For U.S. Against Puerto Rico
Gio Gonzalez wasn't with the team for the first round in Arizona.

Associated Press

Yankees Would Love To Lure Chipper Jones Out Of Retirement
The Yankees have had to think outside the box as they look to fill holes created by a series of injuries to starters.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Greinke To Have Elbow Examined
Zack Greinke has been scratched from his scheduled start due to elbow irritation and flew back to Los Angeles to be examined by the team's physician.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

A's Prospect Suffers Injury Throwing Gum
Michael Taylor has already missed a week of camp with the Athletics because he cut the pinkie finger on his right hand in two spots trying to throw away a wad of gum.

David Brown/Big League Stew

Uribe Trying To Reinvent Himself, Find Role With Dodgers
Juan Uribe has hit .199 with .262 on-base and .289 slugging percentages in two seasons with Los Angeles. The team still owes him $8 million.

Steve Dilbeck/Los Angeles Times

Yankees Pursuing Derrek Lee For First Base?
The 37-year-old last played in the Major Leagues in 2011 for the Orioles and the Pirates.

David Waldstein/New York Times

Diamondbacks Have Discussed Extension With Goldschmidt
Kevin Towers has confirmed that the Diamondbacks met with Paul Goldschmidt's agent recently to discuss whether a long-term deal might make sense for both sides.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

Pena Acting Like 'Big Brother' With Astros
The Astros have 53 players in their Major League camp, only four of which are over 30 years of age.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Ryan: Talks With Rangers Ownership Continue
Nolan Ryan has released a statement regarding his future with the Rangers, saying only that discussions with ownership will continue going forward.

Ron Matejko/ESPN

Red Sox Shut Down Ortiz For 5-7 Days
David Ortiz will be shut down 5-7 days after an MRI on both heels revealed inflammation in the bony area of his right heel.

Chris Girandolla/ESPN

Sabathia To Make Spring Debut Friday
CC Sabathia threw 50 pitches in a four-inning simulated game on Sunday morning.

Adam Berry/MLB.com

Brewers Release Kelvim Escobar
The Brewers gave Kelvim Escobar his unconditional release on Sunday, one week after he made his only appearance for the team.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Indians Name McAllister No. 4 Starter
Cleveland is still looking for a No. 5 starter, with Scott Kazmir, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Carlos Carrasco all in the mix.

Associated Press

Mike Matheny To Have Back Surgery
Mike Matheny plans to leave the Cardinals after Sunday's spring training game and return to St. Louis for surgery to repair a ruptured disk in his lower back.

Associated Press

Report: Manny Ramirez Set To Play In Taiwan
Manny Ramirez will sign with the EDA Rhinos on Monday.

ESPN

Orioles May Be Looking For Backup Catcher
The Orioles are thin on backup catchers and may be in the market for one as the season inches closer.

Rich Dubroff/CSN Baltimore

Yankees Nearly Traded Rivera Back In 1996
Mariano Rivera began his baseball career as a shortstop.

Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News

Dodgers Aren't Close To Trading Surplus Starter
The Orioles, Brewers and Pirates have expressed interest in at least one of L.A.'s excess starters.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Dodgers Won't Platoon Andre Ethier
Andre Ethier has much better numbers against right handers than against lefties.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Ortiz Undergoes MRI On Both Heels
David Ortiz has undergone an MRI on both heels to rule out any complications as he recovers from an injury to his right Achilles tendon.

Rick Weber/ESPN

U.S. Defeats Italy Behind Wright's Grand Slam
The U.S. meets Canada in the final game of Pool D play on Sunday with the winner advancing to the second round.

Associated Press

Canada-Mexico Brawl Breaks Out; No Punishments
A significant brawl broke out between Canada and Mexico on Saturday, all started by a bunt single.

ESPN

Rangers Co-Owner Sees 'Positive' Moment In Keeping Ryan
Rangers co-owner Bob Simpson sounds upbeat and positive in his ongoing attempt to assure Nolan Ryan was remaining long-term with the Rangers.

Randy Galloway/Star-Telegram

Stanton Shatters Windshield, Then Autographs It
The car belonged to an employee of the Diamondbacks.

Mark Townsend/Big League Stew

Nova Was Nervous First Time Meeting Rivera
The Yankees are going to miss Mariano Rivera on and off the field next season.

Andy McCullough/Star-Ledger

Reds At Odds Over Chapman's Role Going Forward
Dusty Baker believes Aroldis Chapman should remain Cincinnati's closer, but the front office has indicated that the Cuban left-hander will start.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Harrison To Have Injured Foot Checked
Matt Harrison was scratched from Saturday's split-squad start against the Padres with inflammation in the second toe on his left foot.

Ron Matejko/ESPN

Rivera Planned To Retire Last Season Until Injury Occurred
Mariano Rivera hinted several times that the 2012 season would be his last, but those plans changed when he tore his ACL shagging balls in Kansas City.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Rivera Will Retire After 2013 Season
As expected, Mariano Rivera officially announced on Saturday that the 2013 season will be his last.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Rays Coy About Opening Day Starter
You might assume that David Price will be Tampa Bay's Opening Day starter this season, but Joe Maddon isn't saying much.

Bill Chastain/MLB.com