Abreu will look to follow in the footsteps of Yasiel Puig and Yoenis Cespedes.
May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Jose Dariel Abreu Defects From Cuba
Rodriguez Hits 650th HR In Loss
Alex Rodriguez hit a solo home run against the Blue Jays on Monday night, the 650th of his career.
Heath Bell Placed On Waivers By D-Backs
Bell has a 3.88 ERA and 62 strikeouts in more than 55 innings in 2013.
Halladay: Phillies Not Far Away From Contention
Roy Halladay had a successful return to the mound for the Phillies on Sunday.
Source: Morales Claimed On Trade Waivers
If the Mariners are going to trade Kendrys Morales, the deal will happen this week.
Matt Moore Will Return To Mound Next Tuesday
Matt Moore was 14-3 with a 3.41 ERA before Tampa Bay put him on the disabled list July 31.
Harvey Has Partial Tear, Tommy John Surgery Not Ruled Out
Matt Harvey has been diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and has been placed on the disabled list.
Indians Might Shop Cabrera, Perez This Winter
Asdrubal Cabrera is set to make $10 million next season, while Chris Perez is eligible for arbitration.
Mattingly Was Two Days Away From Being Fired
The Dodgers struggled over the first third of the season, briefly putting Don Mattingly on the hot seat.
Rangers Interested In Trading For Starting Pitcher
Thad Levine says Texas remains in the market for starting depth.
Angels Could Reunite With Kendrys Morales
If the Mariners can't re-sign Kendrys Morales, the Angels could reunite with the slugger.
Dodgers Lose First Series Since Mid-June
The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers on Sunday night, giving them a series victory over the hottest team in baseball.
Josh Beckett To Resume Throwing
Josh Beckett has declared himself ahead of schedule after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and expects to be ready for the start of spring training.
Kruk Falls Ill At Dodger Stadium
John Kruk left the television booth at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night after becoming dehydrated.
Yankees Already Hoping To Re-Sign Kuroda
The Yankees have increased Hiroki Kuroda's salary in each of the last two seasons.
GM: Lots Of Waiver Blocking Going On
The deadline for acquired players to make a team's playoff roster is Aug. 31, meaning some will be scrambling this week.
Dodgers Working To Keep Crawford Healthy
Carl Crawford has started 21 of 25 games, but has battled left hamstring and lower back trouble this season.
Matt Moore Feels 'Good,' Hoping To Return Soon
A day after throwing a simulated game, Matt Moore said Sunday that he felt good and hoped to return to the Rays soon.
White Sox Coach Ejected During Lineup Exchange
Mark Parent was ejected during the pregame lineup exchange at home plate prior to Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Halladay Wins In Return From Disabled List
Roy Halladay pitched six strong innings, allowing just four hits.
Sources: Zduriencik Looks Safe In Seattle
The Mariners have begun a management shakeup, letting go special assistant Tony Blengino.
Jeter Expected To Rejoin Yankees Monday
After suffering two ankle fractures, a quad strain and a calf strain, Derek Jeter has made three trips to the disabled list.
Scioscia Refutes Report Of Rift With Dipoto
Mike Scioscia has refuted reports of a rift with Jerry Dipoto over differences in opinion regarding moves by the Angels.
Dodgers 'Absolutely' Interested In Extending Ramirez
The Dodgers are "absolutely" interested in extending Hanley Ramirez's contract, according to controlling owner Mark Walter.
Sources: Kershaw, Dodgers Were Close To $210M Deal
The Dodgers backed off and the two sides have not negotiated in months.
Napoli Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis
Mike Napoli said the condition first flared on him when the team was in Anaheim the weekend of July 5-7.
Tigers Hold Iglesias Out With Sore Elbow
Jose Iglesias is out of the lineup for the Tigers because of a sore left elbow.
Dodgers Targeted Gonzalez Months Before Red Sox Trade
The Dodgers inquired about Adrian Gonzalez at least twice before the Red Sox were comfortable dealing him last August.
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