May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Matt Joyce Expects Rays To Trade Him
Matt Joyce, who was born in Tampa, expects to be playing elsewhere next season.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times

Haren Guarantees $10.5M Option For 2015
Dan Haren reached 180 innings for the season Monday night, which guaranteed a $10 million option for next season.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Orioles Will Use Four-Man Rotation In ALDS
Having already locked up their first American League East title since 1997 and home-field advantage in the ALDS, the Orioles have begun preparing for the playoffs.

ESPN

LaRoche Doesn't Expect Nationals To Re-Sign Him
With free agency approaching, Adam LaRoche is aware the Nationals may be unlikely to re-sign him.

Mark Zuckerman/Nats Insider

Alderson, Mets Working On Extension
The Mets will retain general manager Sandy Alderson.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

MLB Wants To Speed Up Games
Major League Baseball wants to pick up the pace of games and commissioner Bud Selig has formed a committee to implement new rules in time for next season.

ESPN

Braves Fire Wren, Name Hart Interim GM
Atlanta made the announcement on Monday, less than 24 hours after they were eliminated from the playoff race.

ESPN

Jeter To Play Every Game Down Stretch
Derek Jeter has recorded four-straight two-hit games as his career winds down and the shortstop will play in every game for the Yankees down the stretch.

Jake Kring-Schreifels/MLB

Wren's Job With Braves May Be In Jeopardy
The Braves were only a half-game out of the National League East at midseason, but they have struggled since.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pirates Would 'Love' To Re-Sign Martin
The Pirates will try to re-sign Russell Martin this offseason, according to Neal Huntington.

Travis Sawchik/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Braves Eliminated From Playoff Race With Loss
A half-game out of first place in the NL East on July 29, the Braves have gone 18-30 since then to fall 15 back of Washington.

Associated Press

Anibal Sanchez Nearing Return To Tigers
Anibal Sanchez of the Tigers threw about 50 pitches in a simulated game Sunday and could be activated this week.

Associated Press

Cardinals Clinch Playoff Berth Despite Loss
St. Louis is still trying to clinch the National League Central title despite a roster of sick players. A flu bug has spread throughout the clubhouse.

Associated Press

Hellickson May Become Available Via Trade
Jeremy Hellickson may become a target for teams in search of pitching this offseason.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Gardenhire Appears Safe In Minnesota
A Twins executive said he would be "surprised" if Gardenhire didn't come back based on his young team playing hard and having run down the stretch.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Yankees Could Change Closers Next Season
David Robertson took over the ninth-inning role this season, but is set to become a free agent and New York has Dellin Betances as a potential option if they would prefer to spend money elsewhere.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Rangers Unlikely To Include Gallo In Big Trade
Joey Gallo hit 42 home runs in the minor leagues this season.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Bautista Reaches Pair Of Franchise Milestones
He now has 202 career home runs to pull into a tie with George Bell for fourth most in franchise history.

Jamal Collier/MLB

Ellsbury Aims To Return Soon
Jacoby Ellsbury sat out Saturday's game with a mild hamstring strain.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Willie McCovey Hospitalized With Infection
Willie McCovey has been hospitalized and is being treated following complications from an infection

Associated Press

Jeter Moves Into Ninth Place On Runs List
Derek Jeter scored in the third inning of Saturday's game, moving him into ninth place on baseball's all-time runs scored list.

Ian Begley/ESPN

Nationals Activate Ryan Zimmerman From DL
Ryan Zimmerman has been out with a Grade 3 hamstring strain since late July.

Maria Torres/MLB

Yankees Expected To Go After Yasmani Tomas
Yasmani Tomas will work out for multiple clubs at the Giants complex in Boca Chica on Sunday and the Yankees will be represented.

George A. King III/New York Post

Jose Fernandez Will Begin Throwing Oct. 1
Fernandez, who had season-ending Tommy John surgery May 16, met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Associated Press

Ellsbury Strains Hamstring, May Be Done
Jacoby Ellsbury strained his hamstring in Friday night's win over the Blue Jays and may not suit up for the Yankees again this season.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Rasmus: 'Nothing I Can Do' About Future
Colby Rasmus has hit .225/.287/.448 with 18 home runs in 376 plate appearances this season.

Scott MacArthur/TSN

Diamondbacks Have Decision To Make On Trumbo
Mark Trumbo has produced a disappointing season with the Diamondbacks, leaving the club to make a decision about his future this winter.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

Betances Surpasses Rivera's Strikeout Mark
Dellin Betances has set a franchise mark, surpassing Mariano Rivera, in the first season since the Yankees closer retired.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Jeter Ends Homer Drought At Stadium
Derek Jeter homered on Thursday night to begin his final home stand in Yankee Stadium.

ESPN.com

Angels Shut Down Hamilton Due To Chest Pain
Josh Hamilton's availability for the playoff is questioned due to chest pain in his chest and right rib cage.

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