June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Would Anyone Take On Ethier's Contract?
Andre Ethier signed a five-year, $85 million extension last year and has hit .270/.346/.415 over the last calendar year.

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Gausman Uses First Start As 'Learning Experience'
Kevin Gausman is the youngest starter in the AL at 22 years and 137 days.

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Teixeira Close To Playing In Minors
Mark Teixeira could soon begin playing in minor league games while working his way back from injuring his wrist in early March.

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Indians Rout Red Sox In Francona's Return To Fenway
The Indians beat the Red Sox 12-3 on Thursday night in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park.

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Phillies Place Utley On DL With Oblique Strain
Chase Utley could miss up to four weeks because of an oblique strain.

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Kasten Understands Mattingly's Critical Comments
Owner Stan Kasten said Wednesday that he is understanding of Don Mattingly's critical comments about the Dodgers this week.

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Mattingly Not Critical Of Dodgers' Front Office
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is in no imminent danger of being fired.

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Jays Promote Sean Nolin To Start Against O's
The Blue Jays are planning to start Sean Nolin against the Orioles on Friday night.

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M's Send Jesus Montero To Triple-A Tacoma
The Mariners optioned catcher Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

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Blue Jays' Happ Hopes To Return Next Month
A.J. Happ hopes to return to baseball action sometime next month.

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Francona Returns To Fenway Park
Indians manager Terry Francona will walk into Fenway Park to face the team he led to two World Series titles.

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Rangers Release Lowe, Sign Teahen
The Rangers have placed pitcher Derek Lowe on unconditional release waivers.

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Utley To Have MRI On Sore Ribcage
Chase Utley hopes to avoid a trip to the DL with his sore ribcage.

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Danks Returns To The Mound Friday
Pitcher John Danks will make his first start in more than a year on Friday against the Marlins.

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Vendor Fired At Minute Maid Park
A vendor was fired at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday after taking a tray of snow cones into a stadium bathroom.

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Mattingly Critical Of Dodgers' Grit, Benches Ethier
Don Mattingly discussed his team's lack of mental toughness on Wednesday.

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Jose Canseco Accused Of Sexual Assault
Jose Canseco has been accused of sexual assault in Las Vegas.

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Orioles Acquire Josh Horton From A's
Josh Horton, a minor league infielder, is hitting .224/.246/.373 this season at Triple-A.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Derek Lowe Clears Waivers
Derek Lowe must now decide whether to accept a Triple-A assignment or become a free agent.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Diamondbacks Shut Down Adam Eaton
The outfielder has been on the disabled list all season after spraining his elbow in spring training.

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Adam Dunn To Appear In McConaughey Movie
Adam Dunn has made the final cut of a film with Oscar buzz that is scheduled to hit movie screens this fall.

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Jaime Garcia To Have Shoulder Surgery
Jaime Garcia will require season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to numerous reports.

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Teammate Questions Harper's Outfield Positioning
Rafael Soriano allowed a game-tying RBI triple to Gregor Blanco, who hit a deep line drive over the head of a leaping Bryce Harper.

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Red Sox Disappointed By Ellsbury's Production
The assumption was that Jacoby Ellsbury would return to MVP-caliber form this season with free agency approaching.

Scott Lauber/Boston Herald

Lee Taking Possible Trade Rumors In Stride
Cliff Lee "hopes" the Phillies turn it around, but he is aware that he'll likely hear trade rumors if the club doesn't surge up the standings by midseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Source: Orioles To Promote Kevin Gausman
The Orioles will promote Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie to make his Major League debut on Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Reds Have Benefited From Easy Schedule
Cincinnati's opponents through Tuesday night have a .484 winning percentage, ranking 24th in Major League Baseball.

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Canseco Returns To Indy League As Player-Coach
For at least one series, Jose Canseco is returning to the United League as a player-coach.

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Trout Becomes Youngest To Hit For Cycle In AL
Mike Trout hit for the cycle on Tuesday night, driving in five runs as the Angels defeated the Mariners 12-0.

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Choo Isn't Concerned About Upcoming Free Agency
Shin-Soo Choo resisted offers to re-sign with the Indians and insists that he isn't thinking about his pending free agency.

Tyler Kepner/New York Times