June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

A's Acquire Vinnie Catricala From Mariners
The A's have obtained minor legue third baseman Vinnie Catricala from the Mariners.

San Jose Mercury News

Matt Kemp Suffers Setback
Matt Kemp suffered a setback on Sunday with his hamstring, and is not expected to be back by Friday.

ESPN.com

Mets Demote Davis, Two Others To Triple-A Las Vegas
The Mets have sent first baseman Ike Davis to Triple-A Las Vegas.

ESPN.com

MLB Reduces Carrasco's Suspension One Game
Carlos Carrasco has had his suspension for throwing at Kevin Youkilis reduced from eight to seven games.

ESPN.com

Rangers Place Ogando On DL, Recall Lindblom From Triple-A
The Rangers have once again placed pitcher Alexi Ogando on the 15-day DL, this time with right shoulder inflammation.

ESPN.com

Matt Harvey 'Ready To Go' For Next Start
Matt Harvey left Saturday's game with lower-back discomfort, but felt good on Sunday and should make his next scheduled start.

ESPN.com

D-Backs McCarthy Suffered Seizure
D-Back pitcher Brandon McCarthy is recovering after suffering a seizure on Monday.

ESPN.com

Diamondbacks Draft ASU's Cory Hahn
The D-Backs have drafted Arizona State outfielder Cory Hahn, who was partially paralyzed during a game in 2011.

ESPN.com

Yankees Draft Pettitte's Oldest Son
The younger Pettitte is a right-hander pitcher for Deer Park (Texas) High School.

Associated Press

Phillies Focus On Offense Early In Draft
Eight of Philadelphia's first 11 picks were used on hitters.

Ryan Lawrence/Philadelphia Daily News

Gerrit Cole To Make Debut For Pirates
Cole was the first overall pick in the 2011 Major League Draft.

Associated Press

Pettitte Notches 250th Career Win
Andy Pettitte, who will turn 41 on June 15, is just the 47th pitcher to accomplish the feat in Major League history.

Associated Press

Harvey Leaves With Tight Back, Says He Won't Miss Start
Matt Harvey left Saturday's start against the Marlins with a tight back, but says he won't miss his next outing for the Mets.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN

Astros Confident They'll Sign Appel
The Astros are optimistic about reaching a contract agreement with first overall pick Mark Appel.

Jose de Jesus Ortiz/Houston Chronicle

Rival Agent: Miguel Cabrera Should Renegotiate Now
Miguel Cabrera, who turned 30 in April, won't become a free agent until after the 2015 season.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Pujols Situation May Be Tipping Point In Free Agency
In the future we may look back on the contract Albert Pujols signed with the Angels as the tipping point in free agent talks.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Baseball Accused Of 'Bullying' In Biogenesis Case
Major League Baseball has been accused of "bullying" in the Biogenesis case by the attorney of a potential key witness.

Mike Fish & T.J. Quinn/ESPN

Puig Has Four HRs, 10 RBI In 19 ABs
Yasiel Puig already has a solo, two-run, three-run and grand slam home run to his credit.

Associated Press

David Price Throws Bullpen Session
David Price has thrown his first bullpen session since being sidelined last month by a strained left triceps.

Associated Press

Chien-Ming Wang Close To Joining Blue Jays
Chien-Ming Wang has reached an agreement and will start for Toronto on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB.com

Yankees Draft Paul O'Neill's Nephew
Michael O'Neill batted .329 with 11 doubles, six home runs and 30 RBIs this season for the Wolverines.

Josh Vitale/MLB.com

Source: Wheeler To Debut June 14th
Zack Wheeler, 23, is 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 11 Pacific Coast League starts.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Trout Having Poor Defensive Season
Mike Trout was considered by many to be the best defensive player in baseball last year.

Mark Simon/ESPN

Chris Perez, Wife Charged With Marijuana Possession
Chris Perez, who has been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, told drug agents he had pot in his home for personal use.

Associated Press

Thomas: PED Users Have No Place In Cooperstown
Frank Thomas, on the verge of the Hall of Fame, hasn't changed his opinion on suspected performance-enhancing drug users.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

MLB Draft Day One Results
Pitching dominated as 73 players were selected on the first night of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Peterson Brothers Both Go On Day 1 Of Draft
D.J. Peterson, a third baseman, was taken 12th overall, while Dustin Peterson, a shortstop, was pick No. 50.

Andrew Simon/MLB.com

Cubs, Rangers, Red Sox Interested In Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
There are believed to be seven teams interested in the Cuban right-hander, including the deep-pocketed Dodgers.

Mark Polishuk/MLB Trade Rumors

Carlos Gonzalez Topping 2010 Line, Hitting On Road
Carlos Gonzalez is hitting .348/.414/.696 with 11 of his 17 home runs away from hitter-friendly Coors Field.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Jeter To Have Ankle Examined Next Week
Derek Jeter hasn't played this season after breaking his left ankle in the playoffs last year and having surgery.

Associated Press