Jose Abreu drove in four runs on Sunday to set a major league rookie record for RBIs through the end of April.
May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Jose Abreu Sets Another Rookie Record
Kemp Upset With Sterling's 'Unacceptable' Comments
Matt Kemp was shocked to see his name mentioned with Donald Sterling's when he woke up on Sunday.
Kershaw Not Happy About One More Rehab Start
Clayton Kershaw will start for Class AA Chattanooga on Wednesday.
Garza Advises Samardzia To 'Pitch Your Way Off Cubs'
Matt Garza spent parts of three seasons with the Cubs before being traded to the Rangers.
Nationals Place Harper On DL
The Nationals placed Bryce Harper on the 15-day DL Sunday with a sprained left thumb.
Braun Accidentally Hits Segura With Bat
Ryan Braun accidentally hit teammate Jean Segura in the face while swinging his back back and forth on Saturday night.
Hanley Ramirez Leaves Game With Thumb Bruise
Hanley Ramirez left Saturday night's game with a thumb bruise, with x-rays negative.
Torre Has Concerns Over Legalizing Pine Tar
Joe Torre feels there's potential safety issues if pitchers are allowed to openly use pine tar.
MLB Will Wait To Look At Pine Tar Rule
Bug Selig says that baseball will wait until the end of the season to study any change to the pine tar rule.
Pirates Place Martin, Grilli On DL
The Pirates placed catcher Russell Martin and pitcher Jason Grilli on the DL Saturday.
B.J. Upton Dons Glasses For Game
B.J. Upton wore prescription glasses for the first time in his major league career on Friday night.
Sandoval Seeking $100M-Plus Contract
Negotiations between the Giants and Pablo Sandoval on a long-term contract haven't gone well, perhaps because of the player's demands.
Rangers Getting Adrian Beltre Back
The third baseman was hitting .286/.394/.393 with four RBIs in eight games before the injury.
Rafael Betancourt Signs With Rockies
Betancourt will report to extended Spring Training with the Rockies.
MLB Clarifies Transfer Rule Amid Controversy
Major League Baseball has gone back to the original definition of the transfer rule.
Dodgers Mum On Kershaw's Return Date
Clayton Kershaw will make a Minor League rehab start for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday night.
J.J. Hardy 'Nothing To Discuss' On Contract Status
J.J. Hardy said he will no longer comment on anything having to do with contract extension talks with the Baltimore Orioles until there are developments in the matter.
Headley Leaves With Strained Calf
Chase Headley was slowed by a strained right calf during spring training and missed the first 14 games last season because of a fractured left thumb.
400-Pound Wrigley Field Cake Ends Up In Dumpster
The Cubs commissioned a 400-pound cake replica of Wrigley Field from Carlo's Bakery of "Cake Boss" fame in Hoboken, N.J. for Wednesday's 100th anniversary.
Ortiz Sets Mark For Games Played At DH
The 38-year-old is hitting .256/340/.439 this season with four home runs and 12 RBIs.
Rangers Add Darren Oliver To Front Office
The 43-year-old Oliver was a third-round pick of the Rangers back in 1988.
Wainwright Says Knee OK, Will Pitch Sunday
Adam Wainwright said Thursday his knee was "a hair sore -- on fully extension only."
Nova To Have Tommy John Surgery
Ivan Nova has opted to have Tommy John surgery to repair the partially-torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.
Sosa Will Sit Down, Make Amends With Cubs
A Cubs spokesman said that Sammy Sosa had some work to do before being welcomed back by the organization.
Pineda Suspended 10 Games By MLB
Michael Pineda was ejected in the second inning of Wednesday's game between the Yankees and Red Sox when it was discovered that he had pine tar on his neck.
Cashman: Yankees 'Embarrassed' By Pineda's Pine Tar Ejection
Michael Pineda expressed remorse after being ejected from Wednesday night's start against the Red Sox for using pine tar.
Morales Expected To Sign After Amateur Draft
Teams would have to forfeit a first-round draft choice if Morales is signed before the June 5-7 event.
Mariners Send Franklin Back To Triple-A
Nick Franklin, 23, hit .125/.222/.250 and played in the outfield for the first time in his career.
Tracy McGrady Makes Sugar Land Skeeters
Tracy McGrady will be a pitcher for the independent Atlantic League club.
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