June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Braun Calls Fans To Offer Apology
Ryan Braun is calling fans and offering an apology for using performance-enhancing drugs, according to the Brewers.

Associated Press

Red Sox May Stop At $100M For Ellsbury
The Red Sox would like to re-sign Jacoby Ellsbury this winter, but they may place a limitation on any contract offer.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Anthopoulos Has Backing Of Toronto Management
The Blue Jays have disappointed this season, but Alex Anthopoulos is safe as general manager.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB.com

Eckersley: Closers Are Overrated
Dennis Eckersley, a Hall of Fame closer, says the position is overrated in baseball.

Tyler Kepner/New York Times

Arroyo Wants Multiyear Deal To Remain With Reds
Bronson Arroyo "would love to retire in this uniform," but admits that he will be looking for more than a one-year contract on the free agent market this winter.

Mark Polishuk/MLB Trade Rumors

Indians Likely To Move On From Chris Perez
Chris Perez won't be a free agent this winter, but it appears unlikely that he'll return as closer for the Indians.

Terry Pluto/Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Cubs Have No Plans For Major Payroll Jump
While ownership won't hold the front office back from trying to do anything with the roster, the Cubs aren't planning a major payroll jump in the near future.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Rivera Has More Blown Saves Against Red Sox Than Any Other Team
In 113 appearances against Boston, Mariano Rivera has 58 saves (15 blown) and a 3.16 ERA.

ESPN Stats & Info

Red Sox Rally Past Yankees For 10th Inning Win
The Red Sox rallied to beat the Yankees 9-8 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series in New York.

ESPN.com

Votto Not Interested In Resting Despite Slump
Joey Votto entered Thursday's finale against the Cardinals 0-for-his-last-10 and 3-for-his-last-34.

MLB.com

Restaurant Ends Deal With Ryan Braun
The SURG Restaurant Group had severed its working relationship with Ryan Braun.

ESPN.com

Allen Craig Has Foot Sprain, No Fracture
Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig has a sprained left foot, but no fracture.

Yahoo.com

M's To Give King Felix Extra Rest
The Mariners have decided to give Felix Hernandez eight days' rest, pushing his next start to Wednesday.

MLB.com

Clayton Kershaw Wins Branch Rickey Award
Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, founded Kershaw's Challenge, a foundation that seeks to transform at-risk children and communities.

ESPN.com

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Miss Next Start
The Dodgers will start Chris Capuano against the Reds on Friday.

ESPN.com

Rose Parade To Honor Vin Scully
Vin Scully will be the grad marshall of the 125th Rose Parade on New Year's Day.

ESPN.com

Konerko Wants To Return To White Sox, Play In 2014
Paul Konerko is hitting .244/.314/.358 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs in 440 plate appearances this season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Girardi Says Comments Were Overblown, Rivera Insists He'll Retire
Joe Girardi says reports that he plans to talk to Mariano Rivera about his decision to retire after the season have been overblown.

Christian Red/New York Daily News

Cubs Claim Daniel Bard Off Waivers
The move reunites Daniel Bard with Theo Epstein, the general manager who drafted him.

ESPN

Blue Jays Shut Down Jose Bautista
Jose Bautista will not play again for the Blue Jays this season because of an injured hip.

ESPN

Adam Dunn Contemplating Retirement
Adam Dunn is guaranteed $15 million next season and needs 64 home runs for 500 at age 33, but he may soon be done with baseball.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Harvey's Injury Changes Offseason Plans For Mets
They didn't plan to spend heavily on a starting pitcher, but they'll now have to spend more to fill Matt Harvey's hole in the rotation.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Headley Won't Give Padres Hometown Discount
The Padres didn't trade Chase Headley this summer because they would prefer to sign him to a long-term deal.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Jeter Now Ninth On All-Time Hits List
With the 3,314th hit of his career, Derek Jeter surpassed Eddie Collins to take hold of the ninth spot.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Girardi Wants Rivera To Reconsider Retirement
Joe Girardi plans to try and convince Mariano Rivera to reconsider his retirement plans this winter.

Ian O'Connor/ESPN

Pirates End Streak Of 20 Straight Losing Seasons
The Pirates beat the Brewers on Tuesday night, giving them their 81st win of the season.

Associated Press

Leyland Blasts Statistics Devaluing Scherzer's Season
Max Scherzer entered Tuesday with the highest run support in the Major Leagues.

ESPN

Masterson To Miss Start With Oblique Strain
Justin Masterson will miss at least one start because of a strained left oblique, a significant blow to the playoff hopes of the Indians.

Associated Press

Bryce Harper Receiving Treatment On Hip
Bryce Harper declined to acknowledge any specific issue, instead reiterating what he has told anyone else who has inquired.

Amanda Comak/Washington Times

Chris Perez Found Guilty In Marijuana Case
Chris Perez pleaded no contest and was convicted Tuesday of misdemeanor drug abuse for marijuana shipped to his home in the family dog's name.

Associated Press