June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Iglesias Has Stress Fractures, To Begin Season On DL
Jose Iglesias has confirmed that he has stress fractures in both of his shins, but added that he "absolutely" expects to play at some point this season.

ESPN

Verlander Makes Case For Opening Day Start
The Tigers haven't announced who will start on Opening Day.

Jason Beck/MLB

Orioles, Davis Aren't Progressing On Extension
The Orioles have yet to get very far in talks on a new contract for Chris Davis, who led baseball in home runs, RBIs and extra-base hits last season.

Steve Melewski/MASN

Tigers Don't View Drew As Solution At Shortstop
Jose Iglesias could miss the entire 2014 season because of shin problems.

Lynn Henning/Detroit News

Ellsbury Battling 'Tightness' In Calf
Jacoby Ellsbury signed a seven-year, $153 million contract with the Yankees this offseason.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Machado Uncertain For Season Opener
It will be a few days before Manny Machado can run on his surgically repaired knee.

Associated Press

Mike Schmidt Talks Skin Cancer
Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt spoke on Sunday for the first time about his advanced form of skin cancer.

ESPN.com

D-Backs' Corbin Has Torn Ligament
Patrick Cobin may have to have elbow surgery that may end his season.

ESPN.com

Machado Suffers Setback In Comeback
Manny Machado may not be ready for Opening Day after experiencing a setback in his surgically repaired knee.

ESPN

Iglesias Sidelined Until At Least All-Star Break
There is a chance that the Tigers will be without the shortstop for the entire 2014 season.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Cano Leaves Mariners For Personal Reasons
The Mariners will be without Robinson Cano for their next two exhibition games after he flew home to the Dominican Republic to deal with a personal matter.

Greg Johns/MLB

Wacha Growing More Confident With Cutter
Michael Wacha is happy with the incorporation of a cutter into his arsenal.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB

Mariners Option Montero To Triple-A Tacoma
A former top catching prospect, Jesus Montero is attempting a move to first base this spring.

Greg Johns/MLB

Braves Likely Done Making Rotation Moves
The Braves will not look to upgrade their rotation, even if Brandon Beachy has Tommy John surgery.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cubs Unsure When Castro Will Return
Starlin Castro's return to the field has been delayed indefinitely as he deals with fluid in his leg from a hamstring injury suffered on March 2.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Cubs To Start Samardzija In Opener
The Cubs have named Jeff Samardzija their starter for Opening Day on March 31 against the Pirates.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Boras: Drew, Morales Willing To Wait For Long-Term Deals
Stephen Drew and Kendrys Morales are not close to settling for one-year deals and will wait until June, if necessary, to find long-term contracts.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Twins Sign Perkins To $22.1M Extension
Glen Perkins had been due $4,975,000 this year and $3.75 million in 2015 under his previous deal.

Associated Press

Garza Looking Forward To Facing Cubs
Matt Garza enjoyed his time in Chicago, but is very much looking forward to facing the Cubs this season.

ESPN

Cardinals Option Oscar Taveras To Triple-A
The Cardinals optioned Oscar Taveras to Triple-A during their latest round of roster cuts.

Jenifer Langosch/MLB

Mariners Maintaining Dialogue With Kendrys Morales
The Mariners have maintained a dialogue with Kendrys Morales, although no contract agreement is close.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Trout Won't Put Deadline On Extension Talks
Mike Trout is under contract for 2014 after agreeing to a record-setting $1 million deal for a pre-arbitration player.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times

Tulowitzki Day-To-Day After HBP
Troy Tulowitzki is expected to miss a couple of days with a bruised left calf.

Associated Press

Miguel Sano Optimistic After Tommy John
Miguel Sano is headed for at least a six-month rehabilitation.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN

Giambi Sidelined With Broken Rib
Jason Giambi was hit by a pitch thrown by Edwin Jackson of the Cubs in the third inning on March 7.

Associated Press

Arruebarrena Joins Dodgers After Getting Visa
Erisbel Arruebarrena joined the Dodgers nearly three weeks after signing a five-year, $25 million contract.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Price To Start Opener For Tampa Bay
David Price has been the subject of trade rumors consistently.

ESPN

Rollins Doesn't Know Why Phillies Have Benched Him
Jimmy Rollins hasn't been in the lineup for the Phillies the last three days and hasn't been given an explanation.

ESPN

Former Teammates: Drew Regrets Not Taking Qualifying Offer
Stephen Drew regrets not taking the one-year qualifying offer he was offered by the Red Sox.

Craig Forde/Boston Globe

Tigers Haven't Inquired About Ichiro
The Tigers need a left-handed hitting left fielder after losing Andy Dirks for half a season after back surgery.

Joel Sherman/New York Post