June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Jeter Hits In Simulated Game
Derek Jeter has hit in his first simulated game since going on the disabled list earlier this month with a strained right calf.

Associated Press

MLB: Willing To Release A-Rod Files
Major League Baseball is willing to show all the evidence they have against Alex Rodriguez in response to claims by Rodriguez's attorney.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN

Ryan Dempster Could Face Suspension
Many believe that Major League Baseball will suspend Ryan Dempster for what is being perceived as intentionally hitting Alex Rodriguez on Sunday night.

Craig Calcaterra/Hardball Talk

A-Rod Could Have Accepted Lighter Penalty
Alex Rodriguez could have avoided the 211-game suspension he is currently appealing.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Source: Red Sox To Promote Bogaerts
Xander Bogaerts is hitting .284 with a .369 OBP and .453 slugging percentage in 60 games with Triple-A Pawtucket.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Report: A-Rod Paid For Tony Bosch's Lawyer
Bosch was the founder of the now-defunct Biogenesis clinic in Coral Gables at the center of the league's ongoing drug scandal.

T.J. Quinn/ESPN

Mets Plan To Use d'Arnaud As Main Catcher
The Mets plan to keep Travis d'Arnaud on the roster and give him significant playing time even after John Buck returns from paternity leave, according to sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cashman Isn't Comfortable Talking With A-Rod
Brian Cashman revealed on Sunday that his relationship with Alex Rodriguez has deteriorated to the point that he is no longer comfortable talking to the player.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Sources: Braun Lobbied For Player Support During Appeal
Ryan Braun lobbied several veteran players for support during his February 2012 appeal, according to sources.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Dempster Hits A-Rod, Girardi Ejected As Yankees Rally
Ryan Dempster drilled Alex Rodriguez with a pitch in the second inning of Sunday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Royals Nearly Signed Mark Reynolds
Mark Reynolds landed with the Yankees this week.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Cabrera Ties DiMaggio On All-Time HR List
Miguel Cabrera now has 361 career home runs and is tied with Joe DiMaggio on baseball's all-time list.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Moore Plays Catch Without Soreness
Matt Moore hasn't started for the Rays since June 28 because of a sore muscle in his left elbow.

Sam Strong/MLB.com

Braves Adjust Rotation After Using Medlen In Relief
Kris Medlen had been scheduled to start on Tuesday night against the Mets.

Associated Press

Gibson: 'Cheaters' Like Braun Rob Others
Kirk Gibson believes "cheaters" like Ryan Braun rob other players of special baseball moments.

Associated Press

Sources: Orioles Have Lukewarm Interest In Morneau
The Orioles are searching for a designated hitter this month, leading them to make some waivers claims.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Moreno Mum On Futures Of Scioscia, Dipoto
The Angels are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season, calling into question the futures of Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Nationals Shut Down Taylor Jordan
Taylor Jordan, who has been dealing with back issues, has reached a total of 142 innings between the major and minor leagues.

James Wagner/Washington Post

Pedroia Sore After Fouling Ball Off Ankle
Preliminary tests taken on Dustin Pedroia's foot and ankle area were negative.

Joe McDonald/ESPN

Yankees Challenge A-Rod To Release Medical Records
Randy Levine has challenged Alex Rodriguez to release his medical records to support assertions that the team misled him about the extent of his injuries in the hopes he would be unable to play again.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Gardenhire Not Worried About Status With Twins
Ron Gardenhire's future with the Twins has come into question in the wake of Charlie Manuel's dismissal in Philadelphia.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

White Sox To Attend Abreu's Showcase
Jose Abreu, a Cuban defector, is a 6-foot-2, 258-pound first baseman.

Dan Hayes/CSN Chicago

Harper Sits With Bruised Triceps
Bryce Harper sat out for the Nationals on Saturday against the Braves because of a bruised triceps.

Associated Press

A-Rod Denies That Associates Leaked Names
Alex Rodriguez has strongly denied a report that he implicated fellow players as performance-enhancing drug users back in January.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Tejada Suspended 105 Games
Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games after testing positive for an amphetamine in violation of Major League Baseball's drug program.

ESPN

Phillies Were Careful Not To Use Word 'Fired' Regarding Manuel
Ruben Amaro, Jr. fought back tears as the Phillies announced that Charlie Manuel had been dismissed on Friday.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Headley's Struggles Have Lowered Long-Term Value
Chase Headley has struggled this season after his breakout 2012 campaign, lowering his long-term value as he enters his final winter of arbitration.

Bill Center/San Diego Union-Tribune

Braun To Come Clean, Admit Mistakes
People close to Ryan Braun said he is eager to be the anti-Alex Rodriguez.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Pirates Sign Kyle Farnsworth
The Pirates have signed Kyle Farnsworth to a minor league contract.

Associated Press

Mets To Promote Travis d'Arnaud
The Mets need a catcher with John Buck on the paternity list.

Adam Rubin/ESPN