Michael Morse, 32, has increased his profile this postseason after hitting a game-tying home run in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Cardinals.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Morse Could Be Fit For Tampa Bay
Hurdle: Long Layoff Won't Affect Royals
The Royals will have had five full days of rest when they begin play against the Giants on Tuesday night.
Phillies Should Have $20M In Payroll Space
The Phillies had a franchise-record $178 million payroll last season, but several players are now off the books and the club will have about $20 million in payroll space.
Rays Name New Vice Presidents
The Rays have promoted Chaim Bloom and Erik Neander to vice presidents of baseball operations.
Brian Roberts Retires After 14 Seasons
Brian Roberts, who played all but one season of his 14-year Major League career with the Orioles, has confirmed that he will retire.
Dodgers Have Reached Out To Josh Byrnes
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman has spoken to Josh Byrnes about becoming the team's general manager, according to sources.
Zito Helped Bring Hudson Back To Bay Area
Barry Zito assured Tim Hudson the perception of the Giants being among the top all-around organizations was indeed reality.
Red Sox Close To Deal With Chili Davis
The Red Sox are close to a deal to make Chili Davis their new hitting coach.
Bochy: No Plans To Change Roster For World Series
The Giants plan to carry their 25-man roster from the NCLS into the World Series beginning Tuesday.
Bumgarner To Oppose Shields In World Series Opener
The Giants and Royals begin World Series play on Tuesday night in Kansas City.
Longtime Giants Fan Returns Ball To Ishikawa
Frank Burke wanted to return the home-run ball to Travis Ishikawa that sent the Giants to the World Series.
Mattingly Will 'Definitely' Manage Dodgers In 2015
Don Mattingly will manage the Dodgers next season, according to recently-hired president Andrew Friedman.
Byrnes Seen As Leading Candidate To Work Under Friedman With Dodgers
Josh Byrnes is the leading candidate for the top executive job under new Dodgers president Andrew Friedman, according to league sources.
Pete Rose Believes He'll Eventually Make Hall Of Fame
Rose agreed to a lifetime ban in August 1989 following an investigation that concluded he bet on the Reds to win while managing the team.
Rangers Want To Give Daniels Extension
The Rangers would like to sign Jon Daniels to a contract extension before the 2015 season begins.
Peavy Nearly Turned Ishikawa's Homer Into Double
Jake Peavy nearly reduced Travis Ishikawa's walk-off home run into a double by blocking him from touching home plate after Ishikawa ended the NLCS in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 5 on Thurs
Rays Confident Maddon Will Return
Matt Silverman, the new vice president of the Rays, expects Joe Maddon to manage the team in 2015 and beyond.
Rays Sign Michael Kohn To One-Year Deal
Michael Kohn, 28, elected free agency after being designated for assignment and outrighted in early September by the Los Angeles Angels.
Matheny Defends Decision Not To Bring In Rosenthal
Mike Matheny opted to use Michael Wacha in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tie game with theCardinals facing elimination on Thursday night.
Four Umpires Get First World Series Assignment
Hunter Wendelstedt, Eric Cooper, Jim Reynolds and Jerry Meals will be the first-time umpires in the Fall Classic.
Diamondbacks Add Mark Grace To Hale's Staff
Mark Grace will join Chip Hale's staff with the Diamondbacks as assistant hitting coach.
Giants Win NL Pennant On Ishikawa's HR
The Giants defeated the Cardinals by the score of 6-3 on Thursday night, and will now face the Royals in the World Series.
Mets Could Target Nick Markakis
The Mets want a corner outfielder and need someone that can hit leadoff.
Rangers Hire Jeff Banister As Manager
Banister spent 29 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and the last five as their bench coach.
Orioles Likely To Decline Option On Markakis
The Orioles are interested in re-signing Nick Markakis, but are likely to decline his $17.5 million option.
Wainwright Ready For Game 5, Likes Pitching At AT&T Park
Adam Wainwright is 3-4 with a 3.18 ERA in seven career appearances in San Francisco.
Orioles Want To Re-Sign Nelson Cruz
The Orioles are interested in re-signing Nelson Cruz, but will likely make a one-year call.
Hillman To Become Astros Bench Coach
Trey Hillman is close to being announced as the bench coach of the Astros under new manager A.J. Hinch, according to a source.
Cory Rasmus Preparing To Start For Angels
Cory Rasmus, who began the season as a reliever, made five starts for the Angels in September.
Sandoval Has Reached Base In 22 Straight Playoff Games
Pablo Sandoval went 1-for-4 with a walk in Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday night, breaking a Giants franchise record.
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