May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Sandoval Extends Hitting Streak To 19 Games, Sets SF Mark
Pablo Sandoval is hitting .333 this season and has a hit in all 19 of San Francisco's games in 2012.

MLB.com

Avila Has Great Respect For Ichiro's Hitting Prowess
Ichiro Suzuki hit under .300 last season for the first time in his Major League career.

MLB.com

Angels Still Have No Plans For Trout
The Angels have struggled a bit offensively, which has fans clamoring for top prospect Mike Trout.

Los Angeles Times

Rangers To Skip Over Feliz In Favor Of Rest
Neftali Feliz is having his next start pushed back a few days in order to get some extra rest.

Star-Telegram

Mariners GM 'Surprised' By Pineda's Injury
Seattle sent Michael Pineda to New York in exchange for hitting prospect Jesus Montero this offseason.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Robbie Ross Sets Relief Wins Record
Rangers situational rookie reliever Robbie Ross is tied for the Major League lead for wins.

Associated Press

Reyes: Mets Should Re-Sign Wright
The Mets hold a $16 million option on David Wright's contract for 2013.

New York Post

Royals Snap 12-Game Losing Streak
The Royals "improved" to 4-14 on the season by beating the Indians.

MLB.com

Valentine Files Wrong Lineup After Researching On Cell Phone
Bobby Valentine initially filed the wrong lineup for Boston's game against Minnesota after he researched Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks on his cell phone.

Big League Stew

Mets Fear Pelfrey May Need Tommy John
New York general manager Sandy Alderson said ligament damage has not been ruled out for Mike Pelfrey.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Konerko Hits 400th Home Run
Paul Konerko is the 48th member of the 400 home run club.

Scott Powers/ESPN.com

Wright Becomes Mets' Career Leader In RBI
David Wright hit a two-run home run on Wednesday night, giving him 735 RBI for his career.

Associated Press

Pettitte Goes Five Innings In Double-A Outing
Andy Pettitte allowed four runs, there of them earned, against the Erie SeaWolves.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Rangers Begin Season With Six Series Victories
It marks the first time in franchise history the team has accomplished the feat.

Associated Press

Huff Placed On 15-Day DL Due To Anxiety
The Giants have placed Aubrey Huff on the 15-day DL after hed had an episode of anxiety.

San Jose Mercury News

Pineda Has Torn Labrum, Out For 2012
Michael Pineda has a tear in his labrum and is set for arthroscopic surgery next Tuesday.

RealGM Staff Report

Zimmerman's MRI Isn't Favorable, DL Possible
Ryan Zimmerman could be headed for the disabled list after an MRI on his shoulder didn't come back favorably.

Washington Post

Bard Could Relieve, But Will Start Friday
Daniel Bard, who hasn't started since April 16 because his most recent start was rained out, picked up a win in relief on Monday night.

WEEI.com

Kerry Wood Throws Off Mound, No Timetable
Kerry Wood threw off a mound on Tuesday, but the Cubs still don't have a timetable for his return.

Paul Sullivan (via Twitter)

Tulowitzki Ends Pittsburgh's No-Hit Bid
James McDonald gave up one run and one hit in seven innings, striking out eight and walking three for the Pirates.

Associated Press

Bonderman Has Surgery, Eyes Return In 2013
Jeremy Bonderman has not pitched in the Major Leagues since 2010.

Associated Press

Carl Crawford To See Dr. James Andrews
The Red Sox outfielder is out indefinitely and not close to returning to action.

ESPN.com

Chipper Jones Homers On Birthday For Fourth Time
Chipper Jones homered on his 24th, 29th, 36th and 40th birthdays.

Associated Press

Phillies Could Play Utley At First Base
If Chase Utley returns to the Phillies before Ryan Howard does, there is a chance that he could spend some time at first base.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Dodgers Want To Sign Ethier To Extension
Andre Ethier will be eligible for free agency when his one-year, $10.95-million deal expires at the end of the season.

Los Angeles Times

Willis Filling Grievance Against Orioles
As long as Dontrelle Willis remains on the restricted list, he can't sign with another club without Baltimore receiving compensation.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Pineda To Get Second Opinion On Shoulder
Michael Pineda was examined by Yankees physicians after undergoing an MRI on his shoulder Tuesday in New York.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Crawford To Get Second Opinion On Elbow
Carl Crawford, who also had offseason wrist surgery, has taken some at-bats but has not played the field in extended spring training games.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Mets Didn't Attempt To Re-Sign Reyes
During his first trip back to New York since he left the Mets, Jose Reyes said the team never attempted to re-sign him.

Ian O-Connor/ESPN.com

Teixeira: Darvish Lived Up To Hype
In just his fourth Major League start, Yu Darvish shut down the Yankees as the Rangers won 2-0.

Associated Press