June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

AL Ends Skid, Wins 2013 All-Star Game
A year after being shutout by the National League in Kansas City, the American League returned the favor on Tuesday night at Citi Field.

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Rivera Pitches Perfect Eighth, Wins MVP
Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth and was named MVP of the 2013 All-Star Game as the AL prevailed 3-0.

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Cano Leaves ASG; Has Bruised Thigh
Robinson Cano left Tuesday night's All-Star Game in the first inning after being hit in the leg by a Matt Harvey pitch.

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Manny Ramirez Will Begin Second Half In Triple-A
Manny Ramirez will remain in the minor leagues when the Rangers begin the second half of their season, according to sources.

Todd Wills/ESPN

Cano's Dad Expects Him To Re-Sign With Yankees
Robinson Cano and the Yankees could reach an agreement before he hits the open market.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

MLB To Feature More Instant Replay In 2014
Video review has been in place for umpires on home run calls since August 2008.

Associated Press

Union: Biogenesis Bans Will Be Served In 2014
Michael Weiner expects MLB to present its findings from the Biogenesis investigation "within the next month."

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Cliff Lee Can't See Himself Asking Phillies For Trade
The Phillies are on the fringe of contention in the National League and haven't yet declared themselves sellers ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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Interest In Michael Young Intensifying
The Phillies claim they aren't going to sell, but trade interest in Michael Young is picking up.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Hanley Ramirez Wants To Stay With Dodgers 'Forever'
Hanley Ramirez says he is open to extending his contract with the Dodgers if they approach him.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Source: '80 Percent' Chance Garza Is Dealt
There is an 80 percent chance that the Cubs trade Matt Garza before his next start, according to a source.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Orioles Aren't Focused On Extensions For Davis, Wieters
Scott Boras says the Orioles aren't focused on potential contract extensions for Chris Davis and Matt Wieters at this time.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Rangers Linked To Alex Rios
The Rangers are in need of a right-handed batter.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Tigers, Scherzer Won't Discuss Contract Until Offseason
The Tigers won't discuss a contract extension with Max Scherzer during the season, according to agent Scott Boras.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Garza Being Pursued By Six Teams
Matt Garza is being strongly pursued by the Rangers, Cardinals, Pirates, Indians, Blue Jays and Dodgers as the trade deadline nears.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Chris Davis Has Been Tested Multiple Times This Season
Chris Davis hit an eye-popping 37 home runs in the first half of the season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today (via Twitter)

Cespedes Beats Harper To Win Home Run Derby
Yoenis Cespedes put on a show at Citi Field on Monday night as he won the Home Run Derby rather easily.

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Trout Wants To Improve Plate Discipline
Mike Trout averages .110 walks per plate appearances, the higher than the .105 BB/PA he posted last season.

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Price Informed Moore Of All-Star Selection
Matt Moore was added to the American League All-Star roster last Thursday after he was initially left off.

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Leyland Promises To Get Rivera Into ASG
Mariano Rivera is in his final Major League season and the game is at Citi Field in New York, just miles from Yankee Stadium.

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Bochy, Leyland Support MLB In Biogenesis Scandal
The All-Star Game is typically a joyful time in Major League Baseball, but this year there is a bit of a cloud hanging over the game.

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Harvey Driven By First All-Star Start
Matt Harvey was not only named to his first All-Star team this month, the 24-year-old will start for the National League.

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A-Rod Admits To Rehab No Show
Alex Rodrigues says he has been having "productive conversations" with the Yankees.

ESPN.com

MLB Agrees To New Harassment Policy
Major League Baseball has agreed to a new policy relating to sexual orientation.

ESPN.com

Ryan: Manny Could Be Option For Rangers
Rangers president Nolan Rayan says Manny Ramirez could be an option for team Rangers after the All-Star break.

ESPN.com

Granderson Close To Early Return
Curtis Granderson is hopeful he can return to action later this month as he recovers from a broken left pinkie.

ESPN.com

Selig Defends Baseball's Drug-Testing
Commissioner Bud Selig says baseball is "cleaner than it's ever been."

ESPN.com

All-Star Managers Announce Lineups
All-Star managers Jim Leyland and Bruce Bochy have announced the starting lineups for Tuesday night's game at Citi Field.

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Harvey, Scherzer To Start All-Star Game
Mets right-hander Matt Harvey will start for the NL All-Stars on Tuesday night at Citi Field.

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Harper To Share HR Derby Moment With Father
Bryce Harper will have his Dad, Ron, throw to him in Monday night's Home Run Derby in New York.

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