June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Strasburg Will Start Game 1 For Nationals
In 18 starts at Nationals Park this season, Stephen Strasburg went 9-3 with a 2.56 ERA.

Associated Press

Orioles, Tigers Set ALDS Rosters
The Orioles have decided to carry 11 pitchers for their ALDS against the Tigers, but have excluded left-handers Brian Matusz and T.J. McFarland.

ESPN

Donaldson Prime Trade Candidate This Winter
Josh Donaldson, 28, is in the prime of his career and could fetch a nice haul in a market without many power hitters.

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Jeter Launches Website Connecting Athletes To Fans
Derek Jeter is joining the media with a new website devoted to delivering athletes' "unfiltered" views to the fans.

Associated Press

Royals Have Most Expensive ALDS Ticket
In the postseason for the first time in nearly three decades, fans of the Royals are willing to pay a lot of money to see playoff action live.

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Miguel Cabrera Declines Playoff Bonus
Miguel Cabrera opted against signing the paperwork necessary to make him eligible for his playoff bonus, according to a report.

ESPN

Crawford's Playoff Grand Slam Is First By Shortstop
The Giants went on to win 8-0 as Madison Bumgarner shutdown the Pittsburgh offense.

Paul Casella/MLB

Beane Defends Trades Despite A's Early Exit
Billy Beane defended the midseason trades he made in July, claiming the Athletics might not have played in the Wild Card game if not for Jon Lester.

ESPN

Bumgarner Pitches Giants To NL Wild-Card Victory
The Giants will now face the Nationals in the best-of-five NLDS beginning Friday.

ESPN.com

Vargas Will Start Game 1 Of ALDS For Royals
Jason Vargas, who was 11-10 with a 3.71 ERA in 30 starts this season, has never started in the postseason.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Drew Interested In Re-Signing With Yankees
Stephen Drew, who the Yankees acquired at midseason, is interested in re-signing with the club.

George A. King III/New York Post

Diamondbacks Confirm Manager Candidates
The Diamondbacks have confirmed seven candidates for their managerial job -- Sandy Alomar Jr., Jay Bell, Andy Green, Phil Nevin, Jim Tracy, Turner Ward and Joe McEwing.

ESPN

Wacha To Pitch Out Of Bullpen In NLDS
Mike Matheny said he'll go with Adam Wainwright, Lance Lynn, John Lackey and Shelby Miller the first four games against the Dodgers.

Associated Press

Molitor, Twins To Discuss Manager Vacancy
Paul Molitor may have even met with Terry Ryan and other Minnesota executives on Wednesday.

ESPN

Mariners Focused On Adding Offensive Pieces
The Mariners are focused on adding an offensive piece this winter as they prepare for 2015 season.

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Josh Hamilton Ready For Postseason
Josh Hamilton says he's feeling better and is ready for the playoffs later this week.

Associated Press

Dunn Will Retire After 14 Seasons
After playing in the only playoff game of his career, Adam Dunn will retire.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Royals Win AL Wild-Card Game
The Royals outlasted the A's on Tuesday night, winning the AL Wild-Card Game 9-8 in 12-innings.

ESPN.com