June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

White Sox To Release Jeff Keppinger
The White Sox have requested unconditional release waivers for Jeff Keppinger.

Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune

Fielder Sidelined With Arm Weakness
Prince Fielder was not in the lineup for the Rangers on Tuesday night after feeling weakness in his arm.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Tigers Player Under Investigation
Prosecutors plan to review a request for charges against a 28-year-old Detroit Tigers player following a sexual assault complaint.

Associated Press

Trout Leaves With Tightness In Leg
Mike Trout had three RBIs in his second game as the designated hitter this season on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Cliff Lee Has Mild Elbow Strain
The Phillies don't believe the injury is serious.

Associated Press

Cubs Snap Tanaka's 42-Game Winning Streak
Masahiro Tanaka allowed a career-high four runs in six innings against the Cubs on Tuesday night, taking his first Major League loss.

Associated Press

Sale Could Return To White Sox This Weekend
The left-hander went on the disabled list on April 22 with a left flexor strain.

Associated Press

Masterson Has Lost 2.6 MPH Off Fastball Since Last Season
Justin Masterson has lost 2.6 miles per hour off his fastball between this season and last, leading a list of soon-to-be free agent starting pitchers.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Heyward Leads All Defenders In UZR
According to a number of different statistical metrics, Jason Heyward has been the top defensive player in baseball so far this season.

Doug Miller/MLB

Nick Franklin Recalled By Mariners
A spot on the roster was created when Corey Hart was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring strain.

Greg Johns/MLB

Franco Hopes Independent Deal Opens Doors
Julio Franco hopes that playing for the Fort Worth Cats of the Independent United League will open doors that will allow him to continue his baseball career.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Red Sox Sign Stephen Drew
The Red Sox have signed Stephen Drew to a one-year contract.

Spencer Fordin/MLB

Twins Reach No Consensus On Draft Boards
Minnesota has the fifth overall pick next month.

La Velle E. Neal III/Star Tribune

Blue Jays Acquire Raul Valdes From Astros
The Blue Jays have acquired Raul Valdes from the Astros in exchange for a player to be named later and cash consideration.

Astros

Angels Not Expected To Release Ibanez
Raul Ibanez appears safe as roster decisions loom for the Angels.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Longoria, Wright Enduring Power Outages
Evan Longoria has four home runs and a .386 slugging percentage, while David Wright has two bombs and a .376 SLG.

Mark Simon/ESPN

Cashner To Rest Elbow, Surgery Not Mentioned
Andrew Cashner, who has soreness and irritation in his right elbow, will proceed with rest and rehabilitation.

Associated Press

Jose Abreu Has No Structural Damage In Ankle
An MRI on the inflamed left ankle of Jose Abreu revealed no structural damage and rest has been prescribed.

Associated Press

A-Rod Was Willing To Quit Baseball Amid Suspension
Alex Rodriguez privately told advisers last summer that he was ready to cut a deal with Major League Baseball officials and quit.

New York Daily News Staff

Miami Releases Carlos Marmol
Marmol was designated for assignment by the club last week.

Marlins

Sabathia Out At Least Six Weeks
The Yankees will be without CC Sabathia until July and maybe even longer.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Marlins Sign Miguel Tejada
Tejada, who will turn 40 later this month, is a career .285/.336/.456 hitter over 9,205 plate appearances.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Papelbon, Sandberg Clash Again In Philadelphia
Ryne Sandberg wanted Jonathan Papelbon to pitch three straight days for the Phillies, but the closer said he was too sore.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Pujols Moves Into 25th On All-Time HR List
Albert Pujols hit two home runs on Sunday, giving him 504 for his Major League career.

Earl Bloom/MLB

Giants Discussed Hiring Tony La Russa
The Giants discussed hiring Tony La Russa in some capacity before he was named Chief Baseball Officer of the Diamondbacks this weekend.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

Source: Red Sox Exploring Upgrade At Third Base
Boston currently has Brock Holt at third base with Will Middlebrooks on the disabled list with a fractured index finger on his right hand.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Reds Still Hoping Votto Will Avoid DL
The Reds are still hoping Joey Votto missed his third straight game on Sunday.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Indians Drop Swisher, Santana In Order
The Indians have struggled on offense, leading Terry Francona to drop Nick Swisher and Carlos Santana in the batting order.

ESPN

Babe Ruth's Watch Sells For $650,108
Babe Ruth's gold pocket watch sold at an auction in Southern California on Sunday.

ESPN.com

La Russa Stresses Effort In Talks With D-Backs
Tony La Russa met with the Diamondbacks players prior to their game on Sunday.

ESPN.com