June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Angels Likely To Replace DiPoto Or Scioscia
There are "philosophical differences" between DiPoto and Scioscia that make the pair working together going forward almost impossible.

MLB Trade Rumors

Ripken Increasing Interest In Managing
Looking to get involved in baseball at the Major League level again, Cal Ripken, Jr. has become increasing interested in managing.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun

Hunter, Pujols Nearly Fought Last August
During a team meeting last August, Torii Hunter had to be physically restrained from punching out Albert Pujols.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

Maddon: Rays Not 'Judge And Jury' For A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez doesn't have to worry about being purposely hit by a Rays pitcher during this weekend's series.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Ortiz, Dempster Aren't At Odds Over A-Rod Comments
David Ortiz says his recent comments about Ryan Dempster hitting Alex Rodriguez created unnecessary drama and that the teammates aren't at odds over the issue.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Brewers Welcome Braun's PED Admission
The Brewers welcomed Ryan Braun's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs as they hope it helps to heal the wound of his 65-game suspension.

Associated Press

Orioles Trade Freddy Garcia To Braves
Freddy Garcia, 36, went 3-5 with a 5.77 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with the Orioles this year and was pitching at the team's Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk.

Brittany Ghiroli/MLB.com

Phillies Have No Plans For Howard To Return In 2013
The Phillies believe that Ryan Howard can be productive, but they have no plans for him to play in 2013.

Marc Narducci/Philadelphia Inquirer

Cubs Acquire Ramirez To Complete Garza Deal
Neil Ramirez, a right-hander pitcher, was ranked as the 23rd best prospect in the Texas system entering the season.

MLB Trade Rumors

Vin Scully To Return For 65th Season
Vin Scully plans to return to the booth for the Dodgers in 2014, for a 65th season.

Arash Markazi/ESPN

Heyward Has Surgery On Broken Jaw
Jason Heyward has had successful surgery to repair a broken jaw suffered on Wednesday against the Mets.

Associated Press

Rays Claim David DeJesus From Nationals
DeJesus was traded by the Cubs to the Nationals for a player to be named later Monday, but was promptly put on revocable waivers.

Associated Press

Twins Aren't In Talks To Trade Morneau
Justin Morneau has cleared waivers, opening up the possibility of a trade to any team.

Sid Hartman/Star Tribune

Rafael Betancourt May Have Torn Elbow Ligament
If the 38-year-old suffered a torn UCL, his career may be over.

Troy E. Renck/Denver Post

Sources: Cubs Will Make Run At Shin-Soo Choo
Choo is hitting .275 with 15 homers, 37 RBIs, 82 walks, 14 stolen bases and a .412 on-base percentage through 120 games for the Reds.

Patrick Mooney/CSN Chicago

Strasburg's Strikeout Rate Has Dropped
Stephen Strasburg has pitched well for the disappointing Nationals, but has not taken the next step to the Cy Young level.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Dice-K To Start For Mets On Friday
The Mets lost to the Red Sox in the bidding for the Japanese right-hander seven years ago.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Kershaw On Pace For Historic ERA
Clayton Kershaw dominated the Miami Marlins on Thursday, lowering his ERA to a Major-League best 1.72.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Report: Kurt Suzuki Traded Back To Oakland
Kurt Suzuki is batting .22 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 79 games this season.

ESPN.com

Giants Place Andres Torres On 15-Day DL
A strained left Achilles may keep Giants outfielder Andres Torres sidelined for the rest of the season.

ESPN.com

Braves' Brandon Beachy Will Miss Next Start
Braves pitcher Brandon Beachy will miss his next start due to elbow soreness.

ESPN.com

Dice-K Signs Deal With Mets
The Mets have signed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka who will make a start on Friday against the Tigers.

ESPN.com

Ryan Braun Finally Admits To PED Use
Ryan Braun has admitted to PED use during his NL MVP season of 2011.

ESPN.com

Brian Wilson Sharp In Dodgers Debut
Dodgers reliever Brain Wilson pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the Dodgers' win over the Marlins on Thursday afternoon.

ESPN.com

MLB Suspends Cardinals Minor Leaguer Yoenny Gonzalez
Minor League outfielder Yoenny Gonzalez has received a 50-game suspension for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Press Release

Rays Bring Back Delmon Young, Claim David DeJesus
The Rays have claimed outfielder David DeJesus off waivers from the Nationals.

ESPN.com

Broxton Likely To Have Surgery; Reds Move Cueto To 60-Day DL
The Reds have placed pitcher Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day DL with a strained right forearm.

ESPN.com

Sources: Daisuke Matsuzaka May Join Mets
According to baseball sources, Daisuke Matsuzaka is nearing a deal with the New York Mets.

ESPN.com

Porter Fisher Turns Over Clinic Records
Porter Fisher appeared before a grand jury in Miami this week and turned over the Biogenesis clinic records.

ESPN.com

Big Papi Supports A-Rod
David Ortiz told USA TODAY Sports that he disapproved of Ryan Dempster throwing at A-Rod.

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