June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

A's Will Almost Certainly Let Balfour Leave As Free Agent
Grant Balfour will be a free agent this winter and the Athletics are expected to let the right-hander sign elsewhere.

Jane Lee/MLB.com

Sources: Mariners Interview Chip Hale
Hale is currently the bench coach for the Athletics.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Red Sox Acquire Castellanos From Dodgers
A 27-year-old outfielder, Alex Castellanos, had logged 43 Major League at-bats.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Reds Aren't Discussing Trade Involving Phillips
Walt Jocketty has denied rumors that the Reds are already looking to move Brandon Phillips.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Reds Unsure Of Chapman's Role Next Season
Aroldis Chapman has been a reliever, but has flirted with starting in recent years.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Yankees Discussing Pursuit Of Shin-Soo Choo
The Yankees have discussed a number of potential targets during organizational meetings over the past few days.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Matt Harvey Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Harvey will miss the entire 2014 season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Doubront, Morales On Boston's World Series Roster
The Red Sox finalized their 25-man roster for the World Series and it remains unchanged from the ALCS.

ESPN

Royals Willing To Listen On Butler
Billy Butler is owed $20 million over the next two seasons.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Giants, Lincecum Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Giants have kept Tim Lincecum from reaching free agency.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Twins Add Molitor To Coaching Staff
Paul Molitor has served as a minor league base running and infield coordinator for the organization since 2005.

Associated Press

Dodgers Fire Trey Hillman
The move that could increase tension between the organization and Don Mattingly.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Lackey, Wacha To Face Off In Game 2
Game 2 of the World Series will be Thursday night at Fenway.

Tony Lee/ESPN

Pedroia Never Lost Faith During Tough Times
After two rough seasons, Dustin Pedroia is enjoying another trip to the World Series with the Boston Red Sox.

Ian Browne/MLB.com

Kirk Gibson Will Remain With Diamondbacks
Kirk Gibson will remain as manager of the Diamondbacks despite a job opening in his hometown of Detroit.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

Red Sox Confirm Lester As Game 1 Starter
Jon Lester will face Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park.

Joe McDonald/ESPN

Kemp Has Ankle Surgery, Second Procedure This Month
Matt Kemp already was coming off a procedure on his left shoulder earlier this month.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Cabrera May Need Surgery On Groin
Miguel Cabrera may need surgery to repair a tear in his groin that limited his production during the postseason.

Associated Press

Reds Hire Bryan Price To Replace Baker
The Reds have decided to remain within the organization, promoting pitching coach Bryan Price to manager.

ESPN

Blue Jays Looking To Acquire Catcher From Angels
The Blue Jays have targeted either Chris Iannetta or Hank Conger, according to sources.

Bob Elliott/Toronto Sun

Rangers Add Tim Bogar As Bench Coach
The Rangers have named Tim Bogar as their bench coach, replacing Jackie Moore, whose contract was not renewed.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Dodgers Reach Deal With Alexander Guerrero
The Dodgers have agreed to a four-year, $28 million deal with Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero, according to baseball sources.

ESPN

Mattingly Uncertain Of Return Despite Option
Don Mattingly remains uncertain about his return to the Dodgers despite the fact that the 2014 option on his contract has vested.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Wainwright To Start Game 1 For Cardinals
Adam Wainwright was prepared to pitch in a potential Game 7 of the NLCS.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB.com

Ryan Also Selling Share In Rangers, Will Receive $10M
Nolan Ryan will cede his title as CEO of the Rangers on Oct. 31.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Sources: Leyland To Step Down As Tigers Manager
Jim Leyland informed his players after the ALCS that he decided it was time for someone younger to take over.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tigers Haven't Seriously Discussed Trading Scherzer
Dave Dombrowski insists that the Tigers haven't held serious talks about trading presumed Cy Young winner Max Scherzer.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Lincecum Turned Down Two-Year Offer From Giants
The Giants have discussed a new contract with Tim Lincecum, but he won't agree to anything before he finds out what the open market will bring.

Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors

As Many As Nine Teams To Target McCann
Brian McCann is a seven-time All-Star.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Allen Craig Ready To Return From Foot Injury For World Series
Allen Craig anticipates being the Cardinals' designated hitter in Game 1 against the Red Sox.

AP