June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Beachy To Make Season Debut For Braves
Brandon Beachy had right elbow ligament-replacement surgery in June 2012.

Associated Press

Pujols Placed On DL, Stay Could Be Lengthy
The Angels have placed Albert Pujols on the disabled list with a tear in his left foot that could end his season.

Associated Press

Preparing For Trade, Peavy Cleans Out Locker
The Red Sox, Cardinals, Braves and Dodgers have all been linked to Peavy.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Cashman: Steinbrenner Ordered Soriano Trade
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says owner Hal Steinbrenner ordered him to finalize the team's trade for Alfonso Soriano.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Chris Archer Has Lowest Rookie ERA For July
Chris Archer has a 0.73 ERA this month, the lowest for a rookie in the month of July in baseball history.

Adnan Virk/ESPN (via Twitter)

A-Rod Could Be Suspended Until 2015
There have been indications that Major League Baseball will announce more Biogenesis suspensions this week, including one for Alex Rodriguez.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Marlins Unlikely To Sell Off More Parts
The Marlins dealt Ricky Nolasco earlier this month, but they are unlikely to sell off more parts prior to Wednesday's deadline.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Baltimore Scouting Justin Morneau
The Orioles had one of their top scouts in Seattle this week to watch the Twins and Justin Morneau.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Rangers Could Trade Joe Nathan
Joe Nathan instantly would become the most attractive closer available.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox In On Michael Young
The Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox are all in talks with the Philadelphia Phillies for infielder Michael Young.

Gordon Edes/ESPN (via Twitter)

Middlebrooks Wants To Remain With Red Sox
Will Middlebrooks has been mentioned more in trade rumors recently than in regards to a promotion back to Boston.

Tim Britton/Providence Journal

Orioles In Mix For Peavy, Other Starters
Kansas City's Ervin Santana and Houston's Bud Norris could be options as well.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

White Sox Listening On Rios, Peavy, Ramirez, Lindstrom
The White Sox are willing to listen to offers for a number of players leading up to Wednesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Hoping Stanton, Cuddyer, Bautista Or Pence Will Hit Market
With those four unlikely to hit the market, Alex Rios might be the most likely acquisition for Texas.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pujols Leaves Angels To Have Foot Examined
Albert Pujols has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot all season, but until now, it had been manageable.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Cubs Set 'High Price' For Samardzija
The Cubs are listening to offers for Jeff Samardzija ahead of Wednesday's trade deadline.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Tanner Scheppers Attacked In Downtown Cleveland
Rangers pitcher Tanner Scheppers suffered facial bruises after being attacked while walking in downtown Cleveland.

Associated Press

Rangers, Phillies Have Discussed Michael Young
The talks have been described as exploratory and no deal is close, according to sources.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Jeter Could Return To Yankees Sunday
Derek Jeter played a simulated game on Saturday and if he feels good Sunday, he will start for the New York Yankees.

Kieran Darcy/ESPN

Yankees Looked Into Rios Before Acquiring Soriano
New York was told Alex Rios wouldn't waive his no-trade clause, so they moved onto Alfonso Soriano.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Schierholtz Hoping To Remain With Cubs
Nate Schierholtz hopes to remain with the Cubs through next week's trade deadline.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com

Yankees Were Only Team Soriano Would Approve
The Yankees acquired Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs on Friday for a pitching prospect.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe (via Twitter)

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Could Pitch For Phillies In 2013
The Phillies reached a contract agreement with Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez on Friday night, adding depth to their rotation.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Braves 'Willing To Pay' For Pitching
Frank Wren says the Atlanta Braves are willing to pay for a pitcher who could help them win the World Series.

Associated Press

Fan Forced To Cover Up Braun 'Fraud' Jersey
A woman was asked by security at Miller Park on Wednesday night to leave the game after she changed her Ryan Braun jersey to read "FRAUD."

Associated Press

Phillies Getting Offers For Cliff Lee
Ruben Amaro, Jr. said he's keeping an open mind on Cliff Lee and other players who might generate interest at the deadline.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Indians Searching For Left-Handed Reliever
The Indians have identified adding a left-handed reliever as a priority going into the trade deadline.

Jordan Bastian/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Phillies Reach $48M Deal With Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
The deal is for six years and is worth $48 million in guaranteed money.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Braves, Orioles, Diamondbacks Covet James Russell
James Russell, who has the interest of at least five teams, has three full years of arbitration left before becoming a free agent.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Blue Jays Asked About Gordon Beckham Earlier This Season
Gordon Beckham is hitting .325/.347/.428 in 166 at-bats for Chicago this season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)