June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Reds-Rockies Postponed Because Of Water Main Break
Saturday night's game between the Reds and Rockies was postponed because of a water main break just steps from the primary entrance to the ballpark.

Associated Press

Tigers Call Up Jim Johnson
Brad Ausmus avoided questions about Jim Johnson before the game, but made the announcement of his promotion at the end of his postgame news conference.

Associated Press

Tanaka Throws 25 Pitches Off Mound
Masahiro Tanaka threw 25 pitches off a bullpen mound on Saturday, giving the Yankees hope that he could return by the end of the season.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Ortiz Hits 400th Home Run With Red Sox
David Ortiz has 459 home runs in his career, which started with the Minnesota Twins.

Associated Press

Dodgers Acquire Justin Germano
The Dodgers have acquired Justin Germano from the Rangers for future considerations.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Medlen Hopes To Pitch For Braves In 2015
Kris Medlen will be arbitration eligible again for the third time this offseason, after making $5.8 million this season.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers Seen As Major Players For Rusney Castillo
The Cuban outfielder had private workouts with a few teams recently after holding a showcase that was attended by all but two clubs.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Kyle Lohse To Miss Next Start
Kyle Lohse will miss his scheduled start Tuesday because of a sore right ankle.

ESPN

Rays Reach .500 After Beating Yankees
The Rays are just the fourth team in Major League history to reach .500 after falling 18 games under in the same season.

Associated Press

Lester Hopes Red Sox Make Aggressive Offer This Winter
The Red Sox traded the soon-to-be free agent to the Athletics on July 31.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Indians Activate Bourn From Disabled List
Michael Bourn had been sidelined with a left hamstring injury since July 6.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Yankees Expect To Have A-Rod Next Season
Alex Rodriguez will have three years and $61 million remaining under contract when his suspension expires.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Chicago-Area LL Team Gets Better Ratings Than Cubs, White Sox
The 2014 Little League World Series opened play on Thursday with the Jackie Robinson West team from Chicago beating the team from Lynwood, Washington.

Mike Axisa/CBS Sports

Carlos Gonzalez To Have Season-Ending Surgery
The Rockies have announced that Carlos Gonzalez will undergo season-ending surgery on his left patella tendon on Monday.

Cody Ulm/MLB

Diamondbacks Acquire Brett Jackson From Cubs
Jackson is a former first-round pick and was rated as one of baseball's top prospects a few years ago.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Rusney Castillo Will Weigh Offers Over Weekend
The Cuban outfielder has a goal of making a decision next week.

George A. King III/New York Post

Manfred Will Replace Selig On Jan. 25
Rob Manfred was elected baseball's 10th commissioner Thursday, winning a three-man competition to succeed Bud Selig.

ESPN

No Timetable For Yu Darvish's Return
Yu Darvish has mild inflammation in his right elbow and the Rangers have no timetable for his return.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN

Sources: Collins Will Return To Mets
Terry Collins is finishing his fourth season as manager of the Mets.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Butler Would Restructure Deal To Remain With Royals
Billy Butler is in the final season of a four-year, $30 million deal. There is a club option valued at $12.5 million with a $1 million buyout.

Jeffrey Flanagan/FOX Sports KC

Pirates To Acquire John Axford
Axford, 31, joined Cleveland on a one-year, $4.5 million contract before the 2014 season.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Pedro: Clemens, Bonds Belong In Hall Of Fame
Pedro Martinez, who is expected to enter Cooperstown when eligible, believes Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds should be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Joe McDonald/ESPN

Report: Manfred One Vote Shy On Commissioner Ballot
Rob Manfred fell one vote short of the required three-quarters majority on the first ballot Thursday to become the new baseball commissioner, according to a source.

Associated Press

Schierholtz To Become Free Agent On Friday
The 30-year-old left-handed hitter was playing on a $5 million salary this season in his final year of arbitration eligibility.

Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune

Rusney Castillo Wrapping Up Private Workouts
The Cuban outfielder is expected to narrow his choices in the coming days.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins Will Attempt To Extend Stanton's Contract
Miami is serious about not only building around Giancarlo Stanton, but also supplementing the roster with a top-flight starter this winter.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Harvey Reiterates Desire To Pitch In 2014
The Mets are trying to get Matt Harvey to "back off a bit" in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he remains adamant about trying to pitch this season.

Danny Knobler/ESPN

Tanaka Throws In Outfield, Could Pitch This Season
Masahiro Tanaka has not pitched since July 8, when he left in the seventh inning of a start against the Cleveland Indians complaining of pain in his right elbow.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Steinbrenner Expects Yankees To 'Step It Up'
Hal Steinbrenner expects the Yankees to snap out of their offensive funk and return to the playoffs after a one-year absence.

Associated Press

Tulowitzki To Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Troy Tulowitzki has a torn labrum in his left hip. He will be operated on in Vail, Colorado.

ESPN