June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Soriano Ties RBI Record For Four-Game Stretch
Alfonso Soriano drove in four RBIs against the Red Sox on Friday night, tying a Major League record in the process.

Associated Press

Sandberg Loses In Debut With Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies dismissed Charlie Manuel on Friday, naming Ryne Sandberg as their new manager.

ESPN

Braun Sued, Friend Alleges College Doping, Fraud
A friend alleges that Ryan Braun doped through his years at the University of Miami, committed academic fraud and accepted money while a student.

ESPN

Phillies Replace Manuel As Manager
The Philadelphia Phillies have relieved Charlie Manuel of his duties as manager, according to sources.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Lackey: A-Rod Shouldn't Be Playing
John Lackey is among the players that don't believe Alex Rodriguez should be able to play.

ESPN

Mutual Interest Between Rays, Delmon Young
There appears to be mutual interest between the Tampa Bay Rays and Delmon Young on a possible reunion.

Marc Tompkin/St. Peterburg Times

Ichiro Approaching 4,000 Career Hits
Ichiro Suzuki entered play on Friday with 3,994 career hits between the Major Leagues and Japan.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Orioles Pitching Coach Takes Leave Of Absence
Rick Adair joined Baltimore's staff prior to the 2011 season as the club's bullpen coach.

Paul Casella/MLB.com

Jerry Remy's Son Faces Murder Charge
The son of Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy has been arrested on a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend.

Associated Press

Red Sox Still Compiling Scouting Report On Abreu
Jose Abreu still needs to be cleared as a free agent by Major League Baseball, a process that will take months.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Phil Hughes Open To Signing As Reliever
Phil Hughes will be a free agent this winter and currently has a 4.99 ERA and 4-11 record.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Cardinals To Promote Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong had been hitting .303/.369/.466 for Triple-A Memphis.

Hawaii Athletics

Elvis Andrus Clears Waivers
Elvis Andrus has had a disappointing season after signing a $120 million contract extension with the Texas Rangers.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

A-Rod Implicated Fellow Players In Biogenesis Investigation
Members of Alex Rodriguez's inner circle implicated Ryan Braun and Francisco Cervelli in Major League Baseball's Biogenesis scandal.

Michael Radutzky/60 Minutes

Mark Reynolds Agrees To Join Yankees
Mark Reynolds, who hit 60 homers in the previous two seasons with the Orioles, started well and hit 13 homers in April and May for the Indians.

ESPN.com

Royals Designate Elliot Johnson For Assignment
The Royals on Thursday designated Elliot Johnson for assignment.

ESPN.com

Selig Defends A-Rod's Suspension
Commissioner Bud Selig continues to defend his decision to issue a 211-game suspension to Alex Rodriguez.

ESPN.com

20-Foot Python Visits Rays Clubhouse
Rays players were surprised to see Joe Maddon with a massive python in their clubhouse on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Halladay Throws Six Innings In Gulf League Start
Roy Halladay threw six innings in his first rehab start on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Prince Fielder Has Filed For Divorce
Tigers slugger Prince Fielder filed for divorce from his wife, Chanal, on May 28, 2013.

ESPN.com

MLB To Expand Replay In 2014
Managers will be allowed one challenge over the first six innings, and two after the seventh inning until the end of the game.

ESPN.com

Cardinals Activate Yadier Molina, Shane Robinson
Yadier Molina was in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.

ESPN.com

Rangers Acquire Travis Blackley From Astros
Blackley will be sent to Triple-A Round Rock and not be placed on the club's 40-man roster.

Master Tesfatsion/MLB.com

Miguel Cabrera Playing Through Abdominal Pain
Miguel Cabrera has followed up his Triple Crown season with perhaps an even better campaign in 2013.

Cash Kruth/MLB.com

Reds Could Use Cueto In Relief
There are only 42 games left in the regular season and Johnny Cueto is still on the disabled list with a strained right lat muscle.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Justin Morneau Has Cleared Waivers
The Twins are now free to discuss a trade involving Morneau with any team.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Cubs To Start Arrieta, Shift Villanueva To Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs acquired Jake Arrieta from the Baltimore Orioles on July 2.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Mike Moustakas In Walking Boot
Mike Moustakas has been battling tightness in his left calf.

ESPN

Royals Acquire Bonifacio From Toronto
The Royals have acquired Emilio Bonifacio from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

RealGM Staff Report

Barry Zito Clears Waivers
It seems unlikely that the Giants will be able to trade him, but Barry Zito has cleared waivers.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports