June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Hunter: 'I'd Die On The Field'
Torii Hunter was bruised and bloodied after trying to make a play on David Ortiz's grand slam on Sunday night, but he wouldn't have it any other way.

ESPN

Hunter OK After Attempting To Make Play On Ortiz's Grand Slam
Torii Hunter flipped over the fence, got the wind knocked out of him and ended up with a cut on his head as he tried to rob David Ortiz of what ended up being a game-tying grand slam.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Dodgers Might Make Ethier Or Kemp Available Via Trade
Matt Kemp has become injury-prone, but that won't stop a team from taking a chance on his talent.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Rays Aren't Yet Resigned To Trading Price
The Rays are expected to trade David Price sooner rather than later, but the front office isn't resigned to that fate just yet.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

A's Aren't Planning Major Changes
The Athletics were nine outs away from the ALCS in Game 4.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Jimenez Likely To Void Option With Indians, Become Free Agent
The Indians may have considered offering Ubaldo Jimenez a contract extension, but he is expected to void his 2014 option and test the free agent market.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Victorino Tied For Most Career Playoff HBP In History
Shane Victorino's nine hit by pitches are tied with Alex Rodriguez for the most in the Major League history.

Associated Press

Ortiz Hits Third-Ever Postseason, Game-Tying Grand Slam
David Ortiz hit a dramatic game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning, setting the stage for a walk-off win in the ninth.

ESPN Stats & Info

Rockies Will Listen To Offers For Tulowitzki
Troy Tulowitzki is under contract through 2021 with about $130 million remaining.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Hunter Still Dreaming Of World Series
The Tigers are three wins away from making the Fall Classic and fulfilling his dream.

Doug Miller/MLB.com

Cashman: Yankees Can't Replace Rodriguez
Brian Cashman doesn't believe the Yankees would be better off if Alex Rodriguez was suspended for 2014 and beyond.

ESPN

Hanley Hopes To Play In Game 3
Hanley Ramirez underwent X-rays, which came back negative, and underwent a CT scan on Sunday.

Arash Markazi/ESPN

MLB Reaches Deal To Allow Winter League Participation
Major League players will be allowed to compete in winter leagues this season after Major League Baseball and the MLBPA reached an agreement.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Cardinals Would Welcome Carpenter Into Front Office
The Cardinals would love to talk with Chris Carpenter about a front office role after his pitching days are over.

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tigers May Have To Decide Between Keeping Scherzer, Extending Cabrera
Max Scherzer has already been mentioned in trade rumors as he approaches the final year of his contract.

Jeff Seidel/Detroit Free-Press

Mets, Phillies Could Battle For Beltran
The Mets and Phillies are both in need of outfield help, which could lead to a battle for Carlos Beltran this winter.

David Murphy/Philadelphia Daily News

Machado Faced Risk Without Undergoing Knee Surgery
Manny Machado undergo reconstructive surgery to repair a torn medial patellofemoral ligament in his left knee on Monday.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun

Source: Mariners Didn't Make 'Full-Court Press' For Piniella
The interest the Mariners had in hiring Lou Piniella as their next manager may have been overblown.

Ryan Divish/News Tribune

Cards First Playoff Winner With Two Or Fewer Hits, No HR Since 1974
The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, despite recording just two hits.

Associated Press

Tigers Nearly Combine To No-Hit Red Sox
Five Detroit pitchers combined to one-hit Boston in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Associated Press

Craig May Return If Cardinals Make World Series
Allen Craig has been out since Sept. 4 with a ligament strain in his left foot and is inactive for the NLCS.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Cardinals To Start Lynn In Game 4
Shelby Miller had also been under consideration.

Associated Press

Tigers Add Phil Coke To ALCS Roster
Phil Coke missed the ALDS because of elbow problems.

Associated Press

Hanley, Ethier Out For Dodgers In Game 2
Hanley Ramirez was scratched from the lineup less than an hour before game time with bruised ribs.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Tag Or Not, Ellis Says He Was Out At Plate
Opinions vary as to whether or not Yadier Molina tagged Mark Ellis at home plate in the 10th inning on Friday night.

Alyson Footer/MLB.com

Qualifying Offers Will Increase From $13.3M To $14.1M
The qualifying offer for free agents this offseason is believed to be $14.1 million, up from $13.3 million last year.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Rizzo Wants Input From Washington's New Manager
The Nationals are still in the early stages of looking for a manager to replace Davey Johnson.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Rodriguez's Lawsuit Hearing Set For Oct. 24
A pretrial status conference is set for Oct. 24 in Alex Rodriguez's federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball and Bud Selig.

ESPN

Beltran Adds To October Legacy In Game 1
Carlos Beltran drove in all three runs as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 3-2 in 13 innings on Friday night in Game 1 of the NLCS.

Associated Press

Hunter Has No Plans To Retire After Current Contract
Torii Hunter signed a two-year, $26 million deal with Detroit prior to this season.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com