A.J. Burnett, who considered retiring after last season, is again thinking about the possibility of calling it quits after this year.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Burnett Hints At Retirement After Season
Schilling Says Chewing Tobacco Gave Him Cancer
Curt Schilling has revealed the type of cancer that he has been battling -- squamous cell carcinoma, a type of mouth cancer.
La Russa: Report On Gibson's Future Inaccurate
Tony La Russa declined to meet with reporters on Tuesday, but through a spokesperson he said a USA Today report that stated the "Diamondbacks currently plan to bring back" manager Kirk Gibson for 20
Red Sox Adjusting To Cespedes' Aggressive Approach
Since coming over from the Athletics, Yoenis Cespedes has a .219/.231/.406 line with one walk and 11 strikeouts.
Burnett Triggers $1.5M Increase In Player Option
A.J. Burnett made his 27th start of the season for the Phillies on Tuesday night, which increased his player option for 2015 from $8.5 million to $10 million.
Diamondbacks Plan To Continue Spending
The Diamondbacks have a franchise-record $115 million payroll this season and it won't be a one-year deal.
Orioles Move Ubaldo Jimenez To Bullpen
Jimenez has struggled in his first year with the Orioles after signing a four-year, $50 million contract before the season.
Hector Sanchez Could Miss Remainder Of Season
Hector Sanchez might miss the remainder of the season after suffering a second concussion in a matter of weeks.
Selig 'Frustrated' By A's Stadium Issues
Bud Selig still believes the Oakland Athletics desperately need a new ballpark.
Cubs, Mets May Be Natural Trade Partners
Many around the game of baseball believe that a trade between the Cubs and Mets is inevitable.
Arizona Plans To Retain Kirk Gibson
Kirk Gibson has been the team's manager since the middle of the 2010 season.
Indians Sign Scott Atchison Through 2015
Atchison, 38, has been a major contributor out of Cleveland's bullpen this season, going 6-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 53 appearances.
Would Healthy Griffey Have Become Home Run King?
Ken Griffey, Jr. hit 630 home runs in his 22 seasons in the Major Leagues.
Twins End Byron Buxton's Season
Byron Buxton is expected to be held out of Minor League action for the rest of the season after suffering a concussion last week.
Dodgers Interested In Adding Reliever, Bench Bat
Los Angeles already added two right-handed starters this month in Roberto Hernandez and Kevin Correia.
Ambidextrous Pitcher Hopes To Get Call From Yankees
Yankees minor leaguer Pat Venditte is one call away from his dream of making the major leagues.
Orioles Earn Court Victory Over Nationals In TV Dispute
The Baltimore Orioles have earned a victory in court in their dispute with the Washington Nationals over annual broadcast payments.
Source: Darvish Among Several Rangers To Clear Waivers
Yu Darvish, Adrian Beltre, Shin-Soo Choo and Elvis Andrus have cleared waivers, according to a source.
Pirates Expect McCutchen Back On Tuesday
Andrew McCutchen, who has been out with a rib injury, wore padding on his torso while taking batting practice on Monday.
Phillies Seen As Long Shot To Land Castillo
Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo is in the process of narrowing the field of teams that are bidding for his services, according to sources.
Nationals Sign Nate Schierholtz
The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Aug. 6 after appearing in 99 games this season.
Mets' Matz Having Breakout Season At Double-A
Steven Matz, who the New York Mets drafted in the second round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, is finally lighting up the Minor Leagues.
Red Sox Demote Jackie Bradley, Jr.
In a related move, Boston recalled Mookie Betts for his third stint with the club this season. Betts will take over for Bradley in center field.
Anthopoulos Will Return To Blue Jays Next Season
Alex Anthopoulos will return for a sixth season as general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, according to multiple sources.
Brewers Concerned About Braun's Thumb Injury Long-Term
Milwaukee signed Ryan Braun to a five-year, $105 million contract that doesn't kick in until 2016.
Red Sox Awaiting Decision From Castillo
Rusney Castillo is expected to pick a Major League team soon and the Red Sox are anxiously awaiting the Cuban outfielder's decision
Cuddyer Becomes Third Player To Hit For Cycle In Both Leagues
Michael Cuddyer hit for the cycle on Sunday, becoming the first player to do so in the Major Leagues this season.
Josh Hamilton Asks For Day Off
The outfielder is hitting just .266 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs this season.
Dodgers, Ramirez Won't Negotiate Until After Season
Hanley Ramirez is currently on the disabled list with an oblique injury.
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