The Diamondbacks went well above slot to sign shortstop Jamie Westbrook, who they drafted in the fifth round of last week's draft.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Diamondbacks Sign Fifth-Rounder Well Above Slot
Rivera Surprises A's Mail Room Employee
Mariano Rivera posed as a pizza delivery man to surprise longtime Athletics employee Julie Vasconcellos this week.
Matt Cain Poised To Turn Things Around
Matt Cain has solid numbers, but a .333 average with runners on base that should regress.
Official: 2014 Dodgers, D-Backs Opener In Sydney
The Dodgers and D-Backs will open the 2014 season at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Dodgers: Score With D-Backs Far From Over
The Dodgers are convinced their hostilities with the D-Backs are far from being over.
Scutaro Out Indefinitely With Injured Finger
Marco Scutaro is out indefinitely with an injury to the pinkie finger on his left hand.
Giants' Bochy, Kontos Suspended By MLB
Giants manager Bruce Bosch has been suspended one game and will serve the ban on Wednesday night.
Judge Won't Dismiss MLB Lawsuit
A Miami-Dade County judge has declined to dismiss a MLB lawsuit against a clinic operator and associates.
Report: Dodgers, D-Backs To Open 2014 In Sydney
The rival Dodgers and Diamondbacks will open the 2014 season in Sydney, according to the Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
Dodgers Rally Past D-Backs After Six Ejections
Six players were ejected during the Dodgers 5-3 win over the D-Backs on Tuesday night.
Pirates' Gerrit Cole Wins MLB Debut
The Pirates top pick in the 2011 draft, Gerrit Cole allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings against the Giants, in his major league debut.
Puig Hit By Pitch, D-Backs, Dodgers Brawl
The D-Backs and Dodgers brawled on Tuesday night after Yasiel Puig was hit by a pitch from Ian Kennedy in the sixth inning.
Jansen Will Assume Closer's Role For Dodgers
The Dodgers will now use Kenley Jansen in the closer's role, with Brandon League being moved to eighth-inning duties.
Sinkhole At Rangers Ballpark Cancels Batting Practice
Batting practice was canceled at Rangers Ballpark on Tuesday night because of a sinkhole behind the pitcher's mound.
Wright, Cano Named Home Run Derby Captains
Major League Baseball has announced that David Wright and Robinson Cano have been named captains for this year's Home Run Derby.
Cubs Will Suspend Ian Stewart
The Cubs will suspend Ian Stewart for his critical tweets of the organization.
Giants Place Sandoval On 15-Day DL, Recall Noonan
The Giants have placed Pablo Sandoval on the 15-day DL with a strained left foot.
Pirates Place Wandy Rodriguez On 15-Day DL
The Pirates have placed left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez on the 15-day DL due to tightness in his forearm.
Cubs GM: Consequences For Stewart's 'Tweets'
GM Jed Hoyer said there will be consequences for Ian Stewart's critical tweets of the Cub organization.
Chien-Ming Wang Signs With Jays
The Blue Jays will start Chien-Ming Wang against the White Sox on Tuesday night.
D-Backs Send Skaggs To Reno; Place Reynolds On DL
The D-Backs have optioned young left-handed starter Tyler Skaggs to Triple-A Reno.
Pirates Send McDonald To Indians
The Pirates have traded infielder John McDonald to the Indians for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Royals Sign First-Round Pick Hunter Dozier
The Royals have signed shortstop Hunter Dozier, the eight overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft.
Chris Perez, Wife Plead Not Guilty In Pot Case
Chris Perez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor possession charges.
Stanton Returns To Marlins' Lineup
Giancarlo Stanton has been reinstated from the disabled list and will start against the Brewers on Monday night.
Grace Completes Four-Month Jail Term
Mark Grace has completed a four-month DUI sentence under a work-release program.
Angels Activate Bourjos, Shift Trout To Left Field
The Angels have activated Peter Bourjos from the 15-day disable list.
Derek Jeter Taking Grounders, Swings
Derek Jeter took some swings and fielded grounders in Tampa on Monday.
Kacy Clemens Drafted By Astros, Opts For Texas
Kacy Clemens, the son of Roger Clemens, has opted to attend college and play for Texas.
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