June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Tyler Clippard To Represent Nationals In ASG
Tyler Clippard will represent the Nationals in the All-Star Game in Minnesota on Tuesday.

MLB.com

Joey Gallo Leads U.S. Team To 3-2 Win In Futures Game
The U.S. defeated the World team 3-2 on Sunday in the All-Star Futures Game.

ESPN.com

David Wright To Have 'Last Resort' Cortisone Shot
David Wright will receive a cortisone shot in his injured left shoulder.

ESPN.com

Posey, Bumgarner Hit Historical Grand Slams
Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner became the first battery mates in major league baseball history to hit grand slams in the same game.

ESPN.com

NL Adds Street, Hudson To All-Star Roster
Huston Street replaces teammate Tyson Ross, while Tim Hudson replaces teammate Madison Bumgarner.

Press Release

Rod Carew To Throw First Pitch At ASG
Twins legend Rod Carew will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Press Release

Alfredo Simon Added To NL All-Star Team
Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon has been added to the NL All-Star team.

ESPN.com

Wainwright Could Pitch In All-Star Game
Adam Wainwright feels good after going seven innings against the Brewers on Saturday.

ESPN.com

Braves Suspend Dan Uggla One Game
Manager Fredi Gonzalez called Dan Uggla's suspension an "internal matter."

ESPN.com

Ruth's 1918 Red Sox Contract Sells For $1.02M
Babe Ruth's contract with the Red Sox in 1918 sold for $1.02M in an auction Saturday night.

ESPN.com

Farrell Names Rodney To Replace Price On AL All-Stars
David Price will be inactive for the AL in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Press Release

A's Place Callaspo On DL; Recall Parrino From Triple-A
The A's have placed Alberto Callaspo on the 15-day DL with a right hamstring strain.

ESPN.com

Henderson Alvarez Replaces Jordan Zimmerman On NL Roster
Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmerman will be inactive in the All-Star Game.

Press Release

Segura Leaves Brewers After Son's Death
Jean Sequra is heading home to the Dominican Republic after the death of his 9-month-old son.

ESPN.com

White Sox Would Have To Be Overwhelmed To Make Big Trade
The White Sox don't consider anyone untouchable, but Rick Hahn would have to be blown away by a trade offer to make a significant move.

Scott Merkin/MLB

Alcantara Earns More Time With Cubs
Originally scheduled for a two-day stay while Darwin Barney took paternity leave, Alcantara has been told he'll stick in the Major Leagues through the All-Star break and perhaps beyond.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Brewers Call Up Top Pitching Prospect
The Brewers will promote top pitching prospect Jimmy Nelson to start against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Associated Press

Donaldson, Morneau Complete HR Derby Field
Josh Donaldson and Justin Morneau have been picked to complete the field for Monday's Home Run Derby at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Associated Press

Fans Vote Sale, Rizzo Into All-Star Game
The fan vote for the final roster spot on each All-Star team is complete and Chris Sale of the White Sox and Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs were victorious.

Associated Press

Kershaw's Scoreless Streak Ends At 41 Innings
Clayton Kershaw threw a complete game with 11 strikeouts against the Padres on Thursday night, but saw his scoreless innings streak end at 41 frames.

Associated Press

Tanaka Out At Least Six Weeks With UCL Tear
Masahiro Tanaka has been diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his throwing elbow.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Jeter Tops MLB Jersey Sales
Buster Posey, Clayton Kershaw, David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia round out the top-five highest-selling jerseys.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Gonzalez Will Return Friday, Play Right Field
Carlos Gonzalez had a tumor removed from his left index finger on June 10.

ESPN

Cardinals Lose Molina For 8-12 Weeks
The Cardinals will be without Yadier Molina for eight-to-twelve weeks because of a turn thumb ligament.

ESPN

Lind To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Foot Fracture
The injury was originally sustained when Lind fouled a ball off his foot on June 14.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB

White Sox Agree To Terms With Carlos Rodon
The White Sox have agreed to terms on a contract with Carlos Rodon, the third overall pick in last month's Major League Baseball draft.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs Extend Contract Of Scouting Director
Jason McLeod withdrew his name from consideration for the vacant general manager position with the Padres last week.

Scott Miller/Bleacher Report

Beltran Breaks Nose During Batting Practice
Carlos Beltran suffered two small facial fractures in the batting cage Wednesday when a ball caromed off an L-screen and ricocheted back into his face.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Koji Uehara Named To AL All-Star Squad
Koji Uehara has been named to the American League All-Star roster as a replacement for Masahiro Tanaka, who landed on the disabled list Wednesday.

Brendan C. Hall/ESPN

Papelbon Would Welcome Trade To Contender
Jonathan Papelbon has recorded three saves in the last three days for the Phillies, but says he would welcome a trade to a contender.

Todd Zolecki/MLB