Mike Napoli has been sidelined for several days with an illness.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
YES Ratings Down 38 Percent This Season
At 37-30, New York is third in the American League East and three games behind first-place Boston.
Profar Could Stick With Rangers When Kinsler Returns
The Rangers could keep Jurickson Profar on the roster when Ian Kinsler returns from the disabled list.
Cardinals Felt Pujols Was Easier To Replace Than Molina
It looks like a brilliant move now, but you could have questioned it back in 2011.
Jeff Baker Hurts Thumb Celebrating
Jeff Baker sprained his right thumb when a celebratory high-five missed the mark and bent his thumb the wrong way.
Cubs Suspend Stewart For Twitter Rant
The Cubs have suspended Ian Stewart for 10 games without pay for violating the loyalty clause in his contract.
Youkilis Lands Back On Disabled List
Kevin Youkilis has landed on the disabled list once again because of lower-back issues.
Phillies Have 'No Desire' To Trade Cliff Lee
Ruben Amaro, Jr. said Friday that the Phillies have "no desire" to trade Cliff Lee, or any of their other high-priced pitchers.
Orioles Recall Arrieta From Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles have recalled Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk, while optioning rookie Kevin Gausman.
Tigers Sign First-Round Pick Crawford
Jonathan Crawford, a right-handed pitcher out of the University of Florida, was the 20th overall pick.
Padres Acquire Pedro Ciriaco
The Padres have acquired Pedro Ciriaco from the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later.
Red Sox Promote Bogaerts To Triple-A
Xander Bogaerts was hitting .311 with a .407 OBP and .502 slugging mark at Double-A Portland.
Astros Nearing Deal With Mark Appel
The Astros are nearing a deal with Mark Appel, who they drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in last week's Major League Baseball draft.
Pittsburgh Places A.J. Burnett On DL
A.J. Burnett is 4-5 with a 3.12 ERA and is second in the National League with 99 strikeouts.
Kennedy Among Eight Suspended For Dodgers-D-Backs Brawl
Ian Kennedy's 10-game suspension was the longest among the players involved.
Pirates Release Jose Contreras
Jose Contreras signed with the club this offseason as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Lannan Will Start For Phillies Monday
The Phillies have optioned Tyler Cloyd to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make room for John Lannan.
Mets Asked Dating Website To Promote Wright For ASG
A Mets official approached a dating website that pairs older women with younger men, seeking to promote David Wright's All-Star candidacy.
Lee Voices Frustration After Phillies End Slump
Cliff Lee has been spectacular this season, but the Phillies are still a losing team.
David Price Throws Simulated Game
David Price threw 54 pitches over three innings in a simulated game on Thursday afternoon.
Tulowitzki Facing DL With Broken Rib
Troy Tulowitzki injured his ribs trying to stop a single during the eighth inning against the Nationals on Thursday night.
Wainwright Becomes First To 10 Wins
Adam Wainwright had six strikeouts, giving him 97 for the season.
Rick Ankiel Opts For Free Agency
Rick Ankiel was hitting .194/.254/.387 for the Mets, but wasn't used a whole lot in the last week of his tenure.
Detroit's Hitters To Blame In Extra Innings As Well
The Tigers have scored just five runs in extra innings this season.
Carlos Gonzalez Takes Foul Off Leg
Carlos Gonzalez was struck near the ankle by Jordan Pacheco's foul liner.
Angels Nearly Drafted Tim Tebow
Seven years later, Tim Tebow has signed with the New England Patriots to play quarterback.
Mets Nearing Deal With Dominic Smith
Dominic Smith is a high school first baseman out of California.
Tigers Still Searching For Closer
Jose Valverde blew a save in an eventual loss to the Royals on Wednesday.
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