The Mets calculated that moving in the fences in right- and right-center would have added seven home runs to Curtis Granderson's total this season.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Considering Changes To Citi Field's Dimensions
Tanaka Could Be One Rehab Start From Return
Masahiro Tanaka could be in line to pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in mid-September.
Red Sox May Shut Down Pedroia
Dustin Pedroia is dealing with soreness in his left hand and wrist that could shut him down for the rest of the season.
Wily Mo Pena Seeks MLB Return
Wily Mo Pena, who will turn 33 soon, last played in the Major Leagues in 2011.
Hardy Headed To Baltimore For Tests
The Orioles have sent J.J. Hardy back to Baltimore to have an MRI on his ailing back.
Kershaw Wins 18th, Lowers ERA To 1.67
Clayton Kershaw allowed just one earned run over eight innings against San Diego on Monday night.
Diamondbacks Compile Initial List Of GM Candidates
The Diamondbacks, who fired Kevin Towers on Friday, have begun searching for a new general manager.
Rangers Officially Shut Down Yu Darvish
Yu Darvish last pitched on Aug. 9 and has been on the 15-day disabled list since with right elbow inflammation.
2015 Season Will Begin On Sunday, April 5
The 2015 Major League Baseball season will start with a Sunday night game on April 5, with the other 28 teams slated to open play the following day.
Danny Duffy To Miss Next Start
Danny Duffy is dealing with inflammation, but the shoulder itself is "structurally sound," according to the Royals.
Miguel Cabrera Has Bone Spur In Right Ankle
The ankle has bothered Miguel Cabrera for the better part of the last month.
Source: Rangers Discussing Extension For Daniels
The Rangers are on pace to lose 100 games, but will commit to Daniels in hopes that the disappointing season can be blamed on a myriad of injuries.
Jeter: 'I've Had The Greatest Job In The World'
Derek Jeter said he appreciated all the festivities from the Yankees, the fans and everyone involved.
Weiss Wants Rockies To Re-Sign Cuddyer
Michael Cuddyer is nearing the deal of his three-year, $31.5 million contract and will be a free agent this winter.
Puig Bats Seventh For Dodgers
Yasiel Puig has batted mostly second or third this season, hitting .308 in 295 at-bats in the No. 2 spot and .289 in 121 at-bats in the No. 3 hole.
Nationals Will Go With Closer-By-Committee
The Nationals will use a closer-by-committee approach while Rafael Soriano seeks to correct the flaws in his delivery.
Associated Press
M's Manager: MLB Needs Better Approach In Inner Cities
Lloyd McClendon is concerned about the lack of African-American players and managers in baseball.
Yankees Honor Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter thanked the Yankee' fans around the world for their support during his playing career.
Tanaka More Confident After Bullpen Session
Masahiro Tanaka threw 34-pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday.
Giants' Bumgarner Records Career-High 17th Win
Madison Bumgarner and the Giants beat the Tigers by the score of 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.
Rangers Shut Down Yu Darvish
Rangers GM Jon Daniels has announced that Yu Darvish will not pitch again this season.
Milestone Night For Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols became a member of the 1,500-runs club and the 2,500-hits club on Saturday.
Melky Cabrera Breaks Finger
Melky Cabrera will have surgery next week after breaking his right pinkie finger on Friday night.
Josh Beckett Mulling Retirement
Beckett needs surgery to repair torn a labrum and a lesion in his left hip, which would require a four-month rehabilitation.
Phillies To Look To Trade Domonic Brown
Matt Gelb writes that Philadelphia will look for "a similar change-of-scenery-type player."
Towers Has Offer To Remain With Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks removed Kevin Towers from the position of general manager on Friday, but that doesn't mean his time with the organization is over.
Washington Resigns As Manager Of Rangers
Ron Washington cited a personal matter when announcing his resignation.
Red Sox Want To Re-Sign Koji Uehara
The Red Sox want to re-sign Koji Uehara, who turns 40 before Opening Day next season.
Beane Doesn't Like The Term 'All-In'
Billy Beane has been aggressive this season, adding Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel and Jon Lester to his starting rotation via trade. He recently added Adam Dunn in an August deal.
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