Jeff Luhnow feels as though the Astros have vastly improved their farm system in recent years.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Astros Feel They've Made Farm System Elite
Diamondbacks To Sign Aaron Blair
According to Baseball America, the deal will fall below the assigned slot of $1,547,700.
Volquez Drawing Interest From Blue Jays, Orioles, Phillies
Edinson Volquez is 5-6 with a 5.67 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 87 innings this season.
Cardinals Have Success Drafting College Pitchers
The Cardinals have been a model organization since the turn of the century despite never having a really high draft pick.
Francisco Rodriguez Earns 300th Save
Francisco Rodriguez closed out Milwaukee's win over Atlanta on Saturday, two months after he was out of baseball entirely.
Matt Garza's Trade Value Increasing
Matt Garza has pitched very well in consecutive outings, only adding to speculation that the Cubs could trade him.
Utley Returns, Scouts For Yankees, Giants Watch Phillies
Both teams have suffered injuries to their infield, but it hasn't been confirmed that they were scouting Chase Utley.
Buchholz Misses Bullpen Session, Start In Jeopardy
Clay Buchholz has been on the disabled list retroactive to June 9 with a strained trapezius muscle in his neck.
Dodgers Release Ramon Hernandez
Hernandez had been designated for assignment on June 14 to clear a roster spot for A.J. Ellis.
Jeter Rejoins Yankees, Rehabbing In New York
Derek Jeter hopes to start running on the field in the next few days as he continues to progress in his rehabilitation from a broken left ankle.
Harper Uncertain About Rehab Assignment
Bryce Harper isn't sure he can begin a rehab assignment as soon as Davey Johnson believes.
Yankees Aren't Looking At Manny Ramirez
The Yankees are struggling at the plate, but aren't likely to sign Manny Ramirez in hopes of remedying that.
Mariners Won't Deal Hisashi Iwakuma
Even if Hisashi Iwakuma's name pops up in trade rumors, the Mariners insist they won't deal the pitcher.
Strasburg Isn't Getting Ks With Fastball
Stephen Strasburg is tied with Matt Harvey for the highest average fastball velocity (95.4 mph), but it hasn't been a great strikeout pitch for him.
Cole Improves To 3-0, Besting Strasburg's Start
Gerrit Cole has now bested Jered Weaver, Tim Lincecum and Zack Greinke.
Chris Davis On Epic Extra-Base Hit Run
Chris Davis is just the seventh player to record 50 extra-base hits through 73 games since 1961.
Mets Seeking Trade Partner For Cowgill
The Mets are soliciting trade offers for Collin Cowgill, who was designated for assignment earlier this week.
Red Sox Remove Bailey, Install Uehara As Closer
The Red Sox will no longer use Andrew Bailey as their closer, instead moving forward with Koji Uehara.
Cano May End Up Testing Free Agency
The Yankees and Robinson Cano are far apart in contract talks and it is becoming more likely that the All-Star will test free agency.
Phillies Activate Chase Utley
Chase Utley had been sidelined since May 23 because of an oblique strain.
Jonathan Niese Has Torn Rotator Cuff
Niese had left a start Thursday in Atlanta in the fourth inning after experiencing pain in his pitching shoulder.
Tigers Designate Valverde For Assignment
The Tigers have designated Jose Valverde for assignment, less than two months after bringing the veteran back to be their closer.
Happ Hopes To Rejoin Blue Jays By Break
J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive on May 7 and hasn't pitched since.
Scouts: Harvey's Better Than Strasburg
In 25 Major League starts, Matt Harvey is 9-6 with a 2.37 ERA.
Jay-Z's Certification Allows Him To Attend Talks
Despite Jay-Z's notoriety, Brodie Van Wagenen remains the point man for CAA.
Marlins Posed To Trade Ricky Nolasco
They have already begun doing legwork on a Nolasco trade and multiple teams have expressed interest, according to an AL source.
Could Pirates Make Play For Stanton?
The Pirates look like contenders in the first half for the third-straight year, but they'll need an offensive boost to avoid another late-season collapse.
Lackey Continues To Impress, Lowers ERA To 3.03
John Lackey has looked good in his return from Tommy John surgery this season.
Niese Leaves With Injured Shoulder
Jonathan Niese had been battling what the team has labeled shoulder tendinitis for several weeks.
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