June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Cubs Sign Eloy Jimenez
The Cubs have officially signed Eloy Jimenez, about a month after reaching an agreement with the international prospect.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Mariners May Re-Sign Morales, Morse
The Mariners held onto their veteran players in hopes that they'll be able to re-sign them.

Geoff Baker/Seattle Times

GM: No Hitter On Market 'Appealed' To Rangers
The Rangers were looking for a hitter prior to Wednesday's non-waiver trade deadline, but ultimately didn't acquire one.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Pujols Won't Rule Out Return This Season
Any chance of a return is still weeks away, but Albert Pujols says he wants to play no matter where the Angels sit in the standings.

Associated Press

Only Gooden Had More Ks Through 50 Games Than Darvish
Yu Darvish struck out 14 batters for the fourth time this season, leading the Rangers to a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Elias

Brad Lidge Officially Retires From Phillies
Pitcher Brad Lidge retired as a member of the Phillies on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Nationals Give Mike Rizzo New Deal
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo has also been named president of baseball operations.

ESPN.com

Buchholz: 'I Want To Be Out There'
Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz has been out of action since early June.

ESPN.com

Sources: Alex Rodriguez, MLB Remain Far Apart
Alex Rodriguez wants to cash in on some of the remaining $100M owed under his current contract.

ESPN.com

Peavy To Make Fenway Debut Saturday
Jake Peavy will wear No. 44 and is excited about making his Boston debut Saturday against the D-Backs.

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A-Rod Plays Simulated Game, Doesn't Discuss Rehab Plan
A-Rod played in a simulated game on Thursday, but failed to address his rehab plan with reporters.

ESPN.com

Sabean: Giants Were Interested In Brian Wilson
Giants GM Brian Sabean insists that the team had serious interest in re-signing their former closer, Brian Wilson.

MLB.com

Yanks Sign Dominican Prospect Leonardo Molina
The Yankees have signed 16-year-old outfielder Leonardo Molina to a deal that includes a $1.4M bonus.

MLB.com

Report: A-Rod's Legal Team Talking Suspension Deal
A-Rod may be facing a lifetime ban from baseball.

MLB.com

Jays Activate Santos, Place Morrow On 60-Day DL
Brandon Morrow's season may be over after he was diagnosed with a nerve injury in his right forearm.

ESPN.com

Ripken Family Offers $100K Reward In Kidnapping
The Ripken family is offering a $100K reward to help find the person who kidnapped the former star's mother last year.

ESPN.com

Showalter: Yankees Would Benefit From A-Rod's Ban
The possible suspension of Alex Rodriguez would make it easier for the Yankees to fall under the team's goal of a $189M payroll in 2014.

ESPN.com

O's Place Jason Hammel On 15-Day DL
The Orioles have placed Jason Hammel on the 15-day DL with right flexor mass tightness.

MLB.com

Matt Kemp May Not Return Until September
Matt Kemp's recovery from a sprained ankle is progressing slowly, and may keep him on the DL until September.

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