June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Tim Hudson Breaks Right Ankle
Tim Hudson broke his right ankle while covering first base on Wednesday night.

ESPN.com

Report: Braun's Link To Biogenesis Began In 2011
The link was established several months before Ryan Braun's failed October 2011 drug test.

Adam McCalvy/MLB.com

Tigers Sign Jair Jurrjens
The Tigers have signed Jair Jurrjens to a minor league contract.

Tigers (via Twitter)

Pedroia's Extension With Red Sox Worth $110M Over Eight Seasons
Dustin Pedroia had been signed for 2014 at $10 million under his old deal.

ESPN

Chicago Approves $500M Renovations At Wrigley
Chicago's City Council has approved a $500 million renovation of historic Wrigley Field.

Associated Press

A-Rod's Reps Think Yankees, MLB Are Against Him
Alex Rodriguez has taken his battle with the Yankees public.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Mariners Aren't Yet Selling Ahead Of Deadline
Seattle has won eight straight games to move within the fringe of playoff contention.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

A-Rod Reports To Yankees' Complex In Tampa
Alex Rodriguez has reported back to the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, a few days after he was diagnosed with a strained left quadriceps.

Associated Press

Blue Jays Don't Anticipate Deadline Deal
The Blue Jays are surveying their options, but Alex Anthopoulos doesn't anticipate a move ahead of the July 31 non-waiver deadline.

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet (via Twitter)

Phillies Will Send Scout To Watch Brian Wilson
The Phillies will be one of a handful of teams to send a scout to watch Brian Wilson throw in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Cubs Have Received Multiple Inquires About Soriano
The Yankees aren't the only team to inquire with the Cubs about Alfonso Soriano this month.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com

Tigers Showing Interest In Luke Gregerson
Luke Gregerson has a 2.79 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 42 innings this season.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Marlins To Seek Equal Value, Current Players For Stanton
Miami will want an affordable player that will be under contract for a while, like Giancarlo Stanton.

Matthew Cerrone/MetsBlog

Epstein: Garza Talks Were 'All-Consuming' For Cubs
Now that the Cubs have traded Matt Garza, they can focus on selling off other members of their roster with an eye on the future.

Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune

Teams Aren't Showing Interest In Papelbon
The Phillies could opt to sell if they struggle over the next week, but that doesn't mean Jonathan Papelbon will be on the move.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Pirates Place Grilli On Disabled List
Jason Grilli left Monday night's game at Washington in the ninth inning with discomfort in his forearm.

Associated Press

Kemp: Braun Should Lose 2011 MVP
Matt Kemp finished second to Ryan Braun in the 2011 NL MVP voting.

Associated Press

Francisco Rodriguez Traded To Orioles From Brewers
Francisco Rodriguez has a 1.09 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings this season.

Dayn Perry/CBS Sports

Report: MLB Could Seek Lifetime Ban Against Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez could receive a lifetime ban by the MLB.

Jim Axelrod/CBS

Braun Loses Endorsement With Convenience Store
Ryan Braun was suspended Monday without pay for the rest of the season for violating its drug program.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Brian Wilson Throws For Giants
The right-hander looked impressive and game ready 15 months after having Tommy John surgery to reconstruct his right elbow.

Andrew Baggarly/CSN Bay Area

Braves Looking For Left-Handed Reliever
Atlanta has looked at Seattle's Oliver Perez, Miami's Mike Dunn, Minnesota's Glen Perkins, Scott Downs of the Angels and Chicago's James Russell.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Pedroia, Red Sox Reach $100M Extension
The new deal begins in 2015 and runs through the 2021 season.

ESPN

Source: A-Rod Trying To Make Deal With MLB
Alex Rodriguez is trying to make a deal with Major League Baseball regarding a possible suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis clinic, according to sources.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Yankees, Cubs Talks For Soriano Only 'Preliminary'
While the Cubs and Yankees are in talks regarding Alfonso Soriano, the two clubs have only engaged in "preliminary" discussions on a trade.

Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune

Matt Kemp To Miss At Least Three Games
Matt Kemp is expected to miss at least three games after spraining his left ankle.

Associated Press

Twins Have Interest In Bud Norris
The Twins won't necessarily be sellers this month.

Doogie/1500 ESPN

Cubs Might Get Chase Whitley For Soriano
Chase Whitley is a right-hander pitching for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in New York's system.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Braun's Teammates Angry Over Lies
They were happy to see Ryan Braun suspended because he lied to teammates and they are angry with the situation.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Marlins To Promote Christian Yelich
Yelich began the season as one of the highest rated prospects in baseball.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors