Over 77 innings at Triple-A, Yordano Ventura has registered a 3.74 ERA on the back of 9.5 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Royals Call Up Ventura To Make Start
Dodgers Activate Kemp, Strikes Out Against Arizona
The Dodgers activated Matt Kemp from the disabled list for the third time in 2013.
Report: Marlins Owner Loria Making Baseball Decisions
The development would seem to put the futures of Larry Beinfest and David Samson in jeopardy for next season.
Mark Kotsay Will Retire After Season
Mark Kotsay owns a career batting average of .276 with 1,781 hits, 127 home runs and 720 RBIs.
Lind Wants To Remain With Blue Jays, Hopes To Learn Fate Soon
Adam Lind wants to remain with the Blue Jays and is hopeful that the club will exercise his option for next season.
Two MLB Owners Land On Forbes 'Richest 400 Americans' List
Ted Lerner (Nationals) is worth $4 billion, while John Henry (Red Sox) is valued at $1.7 billion.
Braves-Nationals Postponed Following Shooting
The game has been rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.
Rangers Could Still Re-Sign Nelson Cruz
Despite his 50-game suspension in the wake of the Biogenesis scandal, the Rangers could still re-sign Nelson Cruz this offseason.
Marlins Scouting Jose Abreu
Abreu has not yet been granted free-agent status by Major League Baseball, so he isn't currently entertaining offers.
Carpenter Focused On Mentoring Role, Not 2014
Chris Carpenter has known for a while that he won't pitch this season, but has traveled with the club on recent road trips to serve as a mentor for pitchers like Lance Lynn.
Carlos Gonzalez Likely To Have Finger Surgery
Carlos Gonzalez tried rest to fix the injury, but 10 weeks weren't enough to fix the ligament.
Red Sox Honor Rivera With Pregame Ceremony
The Red Sox gave Mariano Rivera four gifts during a 15-minute ceremony at Fenway Park on Sunday night.
Reds Activate Cueto To Start Against Astros
Johnny Cueto has been on the DL since June 29 with a strained right lat muscle, his third trip to the DL this season.
Rays May Be Lacking True Clubhouse Leader
The Rays have David Price, who is a tremendous cheerleader and teammate, and Evan Longoria, who leads by example, but they don't have anyone to speak out when things are going poorly.
Headley Wants To Remain With Padres
Chase Headley, who finished fifth in the NL MVP voting last season, will be eligible for free agency in 2014.
Balentien Sets Japanese HR Mark
Wladimir Balentien hit his 56th and 57th home runs on Sunday, breaking the Japanese single-season record set by legendary slugger Sadaharu Oh 49 years ago.
Sabathia On Pace For Second-Highest Yankee ERA
CC Sabathia hasn't posted an ERA over 4.00 since the 2005 season with the Indians.
Red Sox Will Discuss Contract With Lester After Playoff Run
The Red Sox have not opened up negotiations with Jon Lester on a long-term contract.
Mets, Rockies May Discuss Carlos Gonzalez
The Mets have long coveted Carlos Gonzalez, but they may not have the package to acquire him.
Phillies Have No Plans For Gonzalez To Pitch In 2013
The Phillies, who view Miguel Gonzalez as a potential No. 3 starter in 2014, have no plans for him to pitch competitively this season.
Cashman May Have To Play Bad Guy In Jeter Situation
Brian Cashman, who has done so in the past, may have to play the bad guy when it comes to Derek Jeter next season.
Helton To Retire After 17 Seasons
Todd Helton entered Saturday hitting .244 with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs.
Alfonso Soriano Sidelined With Sprained Thumb
The Yankees did not have Alfonso Soriano in the lineup on Saturday because of a sprained right thumb.
Diamondbacks Seeking Another Big Bat
Kevin Towers says the Diamondbacks might look to add a "prototypical, corner bat" for next season, either in the form of an outfielder or a third baseman.
Wright Could Return To Mets By Tuesday
David Wright is determined to come back from a strained hamstring this season.
Red Sox Could Issue Saltamacchia Qualifying Offer
Jarrod Saltamacchia is having one of the the best seasons of his career, which could lead the Red Sox to issue him a qualify offering this winter.
James McDonald Elects For Free Agency
The Pirates designated James McDonald for assignment on Sept. 7.
Pirates Shut Down Wandy Rodriguez
The Pirates have decided to shut down Wandy Rodriguez due to continuing pain and discomfort in his left forearm.
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