June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Three New Names Will Appear Among Biogenesis Suspensions
Suspensions for Alex Rodriguez and 12 others in the Biogenesis case are expected to be announced Monday, according to sources.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Dodgers Release Ted Lilly
The Dodgers have requested unconditional waivers on Ted Lilly, according to a source.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Jeter Has MRI, Could Be Headed Back To DL
Derek Jeter could be headed back to the disabled list pending the results of an MRI of his sore right calf.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Nelson Cruz Still Undecided About Appeal
Nelson Cruz expects to learn Monday if he'll be suspended by Major League Baseball in connection to its investigation into Biogenesis.

Eric Gilmore/ESPN

Garza Apologizes For Sexist Rant Against Sogard, Wife
Matt Garza has apologized for a Twitter rant Saturday night aimed at Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard and his wife, Kaycee.

Eric Gilmore/ESPN

Girardi: A-Rod 'Penciled In' For Monday Start
The Yankees expect Alex Rodriguez to be eligible to play Monday night despite looming suspensions in Major League Baseball's Biogenesis case via appeal.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Puig Injures Thumb, Downplays Severity
Yasiel Puig was injured making a diving catch in right field.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com

Padres Sign Ronny Cedeno
The Padres made the move as insurance with Everth Cabrera facing a suspension.

Associated Press

Jeter Sits With Right Leg Injury
Derek Jeter has a lingering right leg injury.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Elevator Strands Media At Fenway Park
Two reporters had to climb out through the top of a stuck elevator at Fenway Park on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Sources: A-Rod To Be Suspended Through 2014
Alex Rodriguez will be suspended by Major League Baseball on Monday, likely through the end of the 2014 season.

T.J. Quinn/ESPN

A-Rod Approached Yankees About Contract Buyout
The Yankees declined to discuss the matter with Rodriguez, claiming that his future relates to the drug investigation being conducted by Major League Baseball.

New York Daily News Staff

Hosmer Makes First Start In Right Field
Eric Hosmer hadn't practiced his outfield work since Spring Training.

Dick Kaegel/MLB.com

Cubs Pleased With Progress, Won't Put Timeline On Success
The Cubs had a very good month of July, but Theo Epstein doesn't want to get ahead of himself.

Toni Ginnetti/Chicago Sun-Times

Mets Place Wright On Disabled List
The Mets have placed David Wright on the disabled list with a hamstring strain.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Three Teams Vying For Cuban Shortstop
Cuban shortstop Alexander Guerrero remains on the open market and three Major League teams are vying for his services.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Ross Has 'No Ill Will' Towards Red Sox
Cody Ross returned to Fenway Park with the Diamondbacks on Friday night and recorded four hits against his former team.

Associated Press

Tigers Release Carrillo, First To Receive Biogenesis Suspension
Cesar Carrillo served a 100-game suspension for violating baseball's minor league drug program.

Associated Press

Wright Set For MRI After Straining Hamstring
David Wright will have an MRI after coming up lame running out a grounder to first base on Friday night.

Chris Iseman/MLB.com

Fernandez Breaks Own Mark, Strikes Out 14
Jose Fernandez established a franchise rookie record with 14 strikeouts and added an RBI in a 1-0 victory over the Indians.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Red Sox Owner Enters Deal To Buy Globe
John Henry, the principal owner of the Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million.

Associated Press

A-Rod Homers, Hopes To Return To Yankees Monday
Alex Rodriguez says that he and the Yankees have agreed on a "tentative" plan for him to return to the team on Monday.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Braves Still Searching For Infielder, Left-Handed Hitter
The trade deadline has passed, but the Braves could still add a reserve infielder and a left-handed bat for the bench in a waiver deal this month.

Carroll Rogers/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Executives Would Favor Delayed Trade Deadline
Some within the industry are wondering if baseball's July 31 non-waiver trade deadline should be pushed back after an uneventful day this week.

Ben Nicholson-Smith/Sportsnet

Sources: Biogenesis Suspensions Coming Monday
Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta and Bartolo Colon are all expected to be suspended at some point.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Zito Loses Sunday Start Against Rays
Guillermo Moscoso will take Barry Zito's spot, according to Bruce Bochy.

Associated Press

Tigers Play Iglesias At Third With Cabrera Sidelined
Miguel Cabrera, Detroit's usual third baseman, is dealing with abdominal discomfort.

Associated Press

Nike Ends Relationship With Braun
Ryan Braun had been wearing Nike shoes and batting gloves for his entire seven-year major league career.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Source: Rodriguez Will Fight To The End
Alex Rodriguez plans to fight any suspension and return to the majors as soon as possible.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Cubs Listened To Offers For Samardzija
The Cubs are still open to signing Jeff Samardzija to a long-term deal after making him available.

Bruce Levine/ESPN