June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

A-Rod Officially Appeals 211-Game Suspension
Alex Rodriguez has played in two games for the Yankees since the suspensions were announced on Monday afternoon.

David Waldstein/New York Times

After Reviewing Medical Records, Giants Back Off On Lilly
The Giants were ready to sign Ted Lilly, but after reviewing his medical records they decided to back off on the move.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Despite Iglesias Trade, Leyland Says Tigers Will Miss Peralta
The Tigers acquired Jose Iglesias in a three-team trade last week in anticipation of this week's Biogenesis suspensions.

Associated Press

Mattingly: Dodgers Were Close To Firing Me
The Dodgers are red-hot, but they were close to making a managerial change when they started the season 30-42.

Arash Markazi/ESPN

Union's Michael Weiner Had Settlement Number In Mind For A-Rod
If Major League Baseball had offered Alex Rodriguez a certain number of games in a suspension, Michael Weiner would have advised Rodriguez to take it.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Braves, Nationals Swap Twitter Barbs After HBP
The on-field incident occurred Atlanta's Julio Teheran hit Washington's Bryce Harper with a pitch in the fifth inning.

ESPN

YES Draws Highest Rating Of Season As A-Rod Returns
The game had a 4.34 rating and averaged 393,000 viewers, according to YES.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Yankees Shut Down Pineda For 7-10 Days
Michael Pineda had an MRI on his shoulder following more soreness as he tries to come back from surgery.

Craig Calcaterra/Hardball Talk

Chris Carpenter Unsure About 2014
Chris Carpenter does not have any plans to throw again in the near future because of nerve trouble in his right shoulder.

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Domonic Brown Returns To Phillies
Domonic Brown went 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBIs Monday in a rehab assignment with Class A Lakewood.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Teammates Express Support For Suspended Cruz
Nelson Cruz's teammates with the Rangers have expressed support for him as he serves a 50-game suspension for his role in the Biogenesis scandal.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN

Giants To Sign Ted Lilly
Ted Lilly will start for Triple-A Fresno this week and expects to join the Major League club by the end of the month.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Report: Dave Parker Battling Parkinson's
Dave Parker told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review he was first diagnosed in February 2012, but informed only a few friends.

ESPN

Rangers Lose Colby Lewis For Season
Colby Lewis will have surgery to remove bone spurs from his right hip and will miss the rest of the season.

Todd Wills/ESPN

Union's Michael Weiner Expects A-Rod To Finish Season
Alex Rodriguez was suspended through the 2014 season on Monday, but he appealed and made his season debut for the Yankees.

Paul Hagen/MLB.com

Angels Release Ryan Madson
Ryan Madson never pitched for the Angels after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal in the winter.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Mets To Promote Wilmer Flores
Flores hit .321 with 15 homers and 86 RBIs in Triple-A this season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

McGwire Expresses Regret, Hopes MLB Cleans Up Game
Mark McGwire was emotional as he spoke to reporters following the suspensions of 13 Major League players tied to performance-enhancing drugs.

Arash Markazi/ESPN

Source: MLB Clarifies Change In Pitcher Protocol
Major League Baseball has sent a directive to all teams, clarifying the protocol for signaling a change in pitchers.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Howie Kendrick Helped Off Field
Howie Kendrick was helped off the field Monday night after hyperextending his left knee while chasing a popup in the outfield.

Associated Press

Rodriguez In Lineup, Batting Fourth
Alex Rodriguez is appealing his 211-game suspension in the wake of the Biogenesis scandal.

RealGM Staff Report

Danny Salazar To Rejoin Indians
Danny Salazar will rejoin the Cleveland Indians to pitch in their upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

Associated Press

Cruz Leaves ACES, Accepts 50-Game Suspension
Nelson Cruz will accept his 50-game suspension, which will impact the playoff hopes of the Texas Rangers and his pending free agency.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

MLB Suspends 13 Players In Biogenesis Case
Major Baseball League has formally issued 13 suspensions in the wake of the Biogenesis performance-enhancing drug scandal.

ESPN

Cubs Promote Logan Watkins
Logan Watkins was Chicago's minor league player of the year in 2012.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Rodriguez Will Battle Yankees, Baseball In Appeal
Alex Rodriguez is expected to be suspended by Major League Baseball on Monday.

New York Daily News Staff

Angels Sign Dontrelle Willis To Minor League Deal
Dontrelle Willis will report to Triple-A Salt Lake City.

Eric Kay/Angels

Hanley Jams Shoulder, DL Stint Possible
Hanley Ramirez jammed his right shoulder when he tumbled into the stands after a catch Sunday.

Associated Press

Haren Doesn't Think He'll Return To Nationals
Dan Haren has been feeling comfortable with the Nationals, but doesn't think he'll return to the team.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Dodgers Push Back Greinke's Start
The Dodgers pushed back Zack Greinke's scheduled start in an effort to keep him rested and fresh.

Associated Press