The Pirates are among the teams said to be interested in Alex Rios and according to sources, they could expand trade talks to include Alexei Ramirez as well.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Pirates Looking At Chicago's Rios, Ramirez
Another Hurdle Cleared In Wrigley Renovation Plan
Another city commission has approved the $500 million renovation of Wrigley Field, all but assuring that the project will move forward.
Cardinals Giving Shelby Miller Extra Rest
The Cardinals are giving Shelby Miller extra rest over the All-Star break in an attempt to limit his innings with an eye on September and beyond.
Agent: Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Could Sign Soon
Jaime Torres thinks his client can help a major league team this year and expects to have the right-hander signed by next week.
Lee Saw Davis Had Talent, But Surprised By Success
Cliff Lee was a teammate of Chris Davis with the Rangers for a portion of the 2010 season.
Pirates Release Jose Contreras
In seven appearances with Pittsburgh this season, Jose Contreras had a 9.00 ERA.
Mets Will Have 'Substantially Higher' Payroll In 2014
Sandy Alderson suggests that it's reasonable to think that the Mets could flirt with a $100 million payroll for Opening Day 2014.
Harvey: Jeter Comments Were Taken Out Of Context
A day after quotes from a Men's Journal interview surfaced, Matt Harvey says his comments regarding Derek Jeter were taken out of context.
Harvey Wants To Replicate Jeter's Dating History
"That guy is the model," Matt Harvey said in an interview in the August issue of Men's Journal.
Yankees Inquire About Chase Headley
The Yankees recently called the Padres about Chase Headley, but they were rebuffed, according to a source.
Gardenhire Expected To Remain With Twins Through 2014
There has been some speculation that Ron Gardenhire won't be asked back next season, but people close to the Twins say there is little chance the two sides part ways.
Derek Lowe 'Officially' Retires From Baseball
A veteran of 17 Major League seasons, Derek Lowe has "officially' retired from the game.
Braves Searching For Left-Handed Reliever
Chicago's James Russell, Milwaukee's Mike Gonzalez and Houston's Wesley Wright are among the left-handed relievers on general manager Frank Wren's wish list.
Red Sox Open To Moving Bogaerts Around To Get Him Playing Time
The Red Sox have an elite prospect in shortstop Xander Bogaerts and the belief is that he is knocking on the door of the Major Leagues.
Cuban Pitcher Misael Siverio Defects
Misael Siverio has defected to the United States and is going to try to make it to the major leagues.
MLBPA Won't Protect PED Users
The Major League Baseball Players' Association will not protect every player involved in the latest performance-enhancing drug scandal.
Injury Makes Granderson More Likely To Re-Sign With Yankees
An agent and two executives predicted that Granderson will have to take less than the $15 million annually he is earning under his current contract.
Blue Jays Unlikely To Trade Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson's value is too low, so Toronto will hold onto him and issue him a qualifying offer this winter.
Mike Dee Leaves Dolphins For Padres
Mike Dee is leaving the NFL's Dolphins to become the president and CEO of the Padres.
Yankees Hope A-Rod Returns Next Week
Alex Rodriguez will complete his minor league rehab assignment this weekend.
Travis Wood Open To Extension With Cubs
Wood has a 2.79 ERA with Chicago and would love to be a part of the team's rebuilding core.
Weiner Doesn't Expect Fehr To Return To MLBPA
Michael Wiener continues to lead the MLBPA despite a tough battle with brain cancer.
Diamondbacks Emerging As Suitor For Garza
Arizona has good, young pitching to offer Chicago in a trade for Matt Garza.
Rangers Won't Include Perez In Trade For Garza
The Rangers are one of the front-runners in the race for Matt Garza, but they won't include Martin Perez in a package for the Cubs right-hander.
A-Rod Hitless In Second Double-A Rehab Game
Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in his second rehab game with Double-A Trenton.
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