Alex Rodriguez is expected to primarily play third base and DH for the Yankees next season.
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Girardi, A-Rod Discuss First Base
Royals Homer Twice In 10th To Win Opener
The Royals defeated the Orioles 8-6 Friday night in the opener of the ALCS.
Cardinals Add Pierzynski To NLCS Roster
The Cardinals will strengthen their bench for the NLCS by adding A.J. Pierzynski to the roster.
Brewers Will Retain Ron Roenicke
However, Milwaukee has fired hitting coach Johnny Narron and first base-infield coach Garth Iorg.
Wieters Contributing To Orioles From Sidelines
Matt Wieters had season-ending Tommy John surgery in May, but that hasn't stopped him from contributing to the Orioles.
Cueto Hopes To Remain With Reds Over Long-Term
Johnny Cueto, 28, can become a free agent for the first time after the 2015 season.
Diamondbacks Could Use Shortstop To Acquire Pitching
The Diamondbacks have three players capable to being an everyday shortstop -- Chris Owings, Didi Gregorius and Nick Ahmed -- which they could turn into pitching via trade.
Mattingly Expects To Return To Dodgers
Don Mattingly, who signed a three-year contract extension last winter, says he expects to return to the Dodgers and would be surprised if Ned Colletti wasn't retained as well.
Orioles Leave Chris Davis Off ALCS Roster
Davis was suspended for 25 games by Major League Baseball on Sept. 12 for testing positive for Adderall, a banned amphetamine.
Cardinals Sticking With Same Rotation For NLCS
Adam Wainwright will start Game 1 of the NLCS for the Cardinals.
Orioles, Hardy Agree To $40M Extension
The Orioles will sign J.J. Hardy to a three-year deal worth $40 million with a fourth-year option, according to multiple reports.
Brian Wilson To Exercise $9.5M Option
Wilson appeared in 61 games with the Dodgers this season, totaling a 4.66 ERA in 48 1/3 innings of work.
Ryan Dempster To Retire
Ryan Dempster, who sat out the 2014 season due to health issues and a desire to spend more time with his family, will officially retire.
Ned Colletti's Job May Be In Jeopardy
The Dodgers may be in line for significant changes after losing to the Cardinals in the NLDS.
Rangers To Decline Option On Rios
The Rangers will not pick up the $13.5 million option on Alex Rios for the 2015 season.
Stanton Figures To Make $13M Through Arbitration
Giancarlo Stanton projects to make about $13 million next season as he goes through arbitration for the second time..
Rockies Promote Jeff Bridich To GM
The Rockies will promote senior director of player development Jeff Bridich to general manager.
Bill Mueller Resigns As Cubs Hitting Coach
Bill Mueller has resigned as hitting coach of the Cubs, but the position won't be filled by Manny Ramirez, according to a source.
Qualifying Offers Will Be Worth $15.3M
The value of qualifying offers for eligible free agents has increased from $14.1 million to $15.3 million.
Josh Beckett To Retire
Josh Beckett needs surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, with reports indicating that the surgery will take place in May.
Adams Homers Off Kershaw, Cards Advance To NLCS
The Cardinals edged the Dodgers by the score of 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon to advance to their fourth straight NCLS.
Giants Beat Nats, Advance To NLCS
The Giants beat the Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday night, scoring on a walk, a groundout, and a wild pitch.
Kershaw Will Start Game 4 On Short Rest
Clayton Kershaw will pitch on three days' rest Tuesday night when the Dodgers face elimination against the Cardinals.
Carpenter Joins Rare Group With Third Home Run
Matt Carpenter is just the sixth player in history to homer in his first three games of a single postseason.
Twins Compiling List Of Managerial Candidates
Chip Hale, John Russell, Paul Molitor and Doug Mientkiewicz have all been either interviewed or linked to the Twins.
Yankees Have Interest In Re-Signing Headley
There are strong indications that the New York Yankees have interest in re-signing Chase Headley.
Fister Has Fourth-Lowest Postseason ERA
Doug Fister pitched seven shutout innings on Monday as the Nationals fought off elimination against the Giants.
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