May 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Beckett Will Go Year-By-Year After Contract Expires
Boston has signed Josh Beckett through the 2014 season.

WEEI.com

Wilson Makes Pitch For Rangers To Acquire Berkman
Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson would love to see the team acquire Lance Berkman if a trade can be worked out by Thursday.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Mets Activate Reyes Before Night Game
The Mets had a double-header against the Marlins on Monday.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

30-Team MLB Scoop, Late August Edition
Notes on Michael Cuddyer, Collin Cowill, Hanley Ramirez, Hunter Pence, Brennan Boesch, Hurricane Irene and more.

Andrew Perna/RealGM.com

Cardinals To Give Garcia Extra Rest
The Cardinals will skip Jaime Garcia almost a full turn in the rotation.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Giambi Would Prefer Trade To Phillies
It's highly unlikely that Jason Giambi will reach Philadelphia through the waiver process.

Troy Renck/Denver Post (via Twitter)

Will Braves Sign Bourn To Extension?
Michael Bourn, who the Braves acquired from the Astros last month, will be eligible for free agency after the 2012 season.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jonathan Sanchez's Ankle Not Improving
Jonathan Sanchez may be done for the season because his left ankle sprain isn't improving.

Associated Press

Ian Kennedy Wins 17th Game
Ian Kennedy his nine quality starts in his last ten outings.

Associated Press

Nelson Cruz Exits With Hamstring Strain
Nelson Cruz strained his hamstring three times last season and missed a total of 51 games.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

O's Rip Yankees For Makeup Complaints
The Yankees and Orioles have agreed to play the makeup of a game rained out due to Hurricane Irene on Sept. 8.

Ian Begley/ESPN.com

California Wins Little League World Series
Huntington Beach beat Hamamatsu City 2-1 on Sunday to win the 2011 Little League World Series.

ESPN.com

Mauer Commits To Better Conditioning
Joe Mauer's last offseason was abbreviated because of knee surgery in December.

Star Tribune

Strasburg To Make Next Start Thursday
It remains to be seen who Stephen Strasburg will pitch for as Washington has said they want him in front of home crowds.

MLB.com

Price Strikes Out Team-Record 14 Batters
David Price dominated, striking out 14 batters in Tampa Bay's 12-0 win over Toronto.

MLB.com

Royals Willing To Deal Prospects For Pitching
Even after recalling a host of top prospects this season, Kansas City still has a number of highly rated players in the minor leagues.

Kansas City Star

Ethier Meets With Mattingly, GM About Knee
Andre Ethier will probably require knee surgery after the season.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Indians Lose Brantley For Season
The Indians will be without their leadoff hitter for the rest of 2011.

Associated Press

Twins Recall Catcher As Mauer Sits Out
Joe Mauer won't go on the disabled list, but he has missed five straight games with a stiff neck.

Associated Press

Jeter Passes Mantle As Yankees Leader In Games Played
Earlier this season, Derek Jeter became the first player to record 3,000 hits in pinstripes.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Girardi: Burnett Will Remain In Rotation
Joe Girardi says the Yankees need to stick with a six-man rotation because of a host of doubleheaders.

New York Daily News

Yankees Angry Over Orioles Game Rescheduling
The Yankees say they were left out of the rescheduling for one of the two games postponed on Saturday in Baltimore.

New York Post

McCutchen Interested In Long-Term Deal
Talks between the Pirates and outfielder Andrew McCutchen about a long-term contract extension are at a standstill.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Strasburg Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start
Stephen Strasburg pitched for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Man Falls On Rangers Ballpark Stairwell
A fan was knocked unconscious after falling 21 feet in a stairwell while leaving Rangers Ballpark on Saturday night.

Associated Press

Verlander Becomes First To 20 Wins
He is the first pitcher to reach 20 wins before the end of August since Arizona's Curt Schilling in 2002.

Associated Press

Alfonso Soriano Clears Waivers
The Cubs are reportedly willing to pay a majority of the $50 million remaining on his contract.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Jeter Declines To Discuss Reported Breakup
Minka Kelly's representative confirmed that the three-year relationship has run its course.

Star-Ledger

B.J. Upton Claimed, Trade Unlikely
Rays center fielder B.J. Upton was claimed on waivers by an unnamed team this week.

Tampa Tribune

Burnett Headed To Yankees' Bullpen?
The Yankees will soon trim their starting rotation from six to five and A.J. Burnett turned in yet another disastrous outing on Friday night.

New York Post