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MLB Wiretap HeadlinesNBA Wiretap HeadlinesNFL Wiretap HeadlinesMets Could Demote Ike Davis 'After The Weekend'
Ike Davis has just one hit in his last 38 at-bats and is hitting .137, worst in the Major Leagues. Davis has struggled in the field as well, promoting many to wonder if the Mets will demote him to right the ship. According to a source, a poor weekend could determine his future. "Maybe after the weekend," the source said of a demotion. Via Andy Martino/New York Daily News Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Would Anyone Take On Ethier's Contract?
Don Mattingly benched Andre Ethier on Wednesday for a supposed lack of hustle, which has sparked talk about whether he has value on the trade market. Prospect Yasiel Puig is playing well at the Double-A level, hitting .314/.385/.579 with six home runs and 10 steals, and could be in line for a promotion. Ethier signed a five-year, $85 million extension last year and has hit .270/.346/.415 over the last calendar year. While it seems unlikely that a team would be willing to take on Ethier's salary, the Dodgers have the financial capability to eat some of his future pay in order to move him and create a spot for Puig. Los Angeles Dodgers, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gausman Uses First Start As 'Learning Experience'
Kevin Gausman made his Major League debut on Thursday night, taking the mound for the Orioles against the Blue Jays. Gausman allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings. A first round pick in the 2012 draft, he walked two and struck out five. "Definitely a learning experience for me but it was awesome," Gausman said. "It was everything I could have imagined and more. "I've been waiting my entire life for this. I haven't been able to sleep very much lately. That was something that was kind of great to get out of the way. Hopefully, I can sleep tonight." Gausman is the youngest starter in the AL at 22 years and 137 days.
Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Teixeira Close To Playing In Minors
Injured Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira soon could start playing in minor league games while working his way back to the majors, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday. Teixeira has been out since injuring his right wrist in early March while with the U.S. team preparing for the World Baseball Class. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Indians Rout Red Sox In Francona's Return To Fenway
Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night, according to an ESPN.com report. Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Game Recap, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Phillies Place Utley On DL With Oblique Strain
The Phillies have placed five-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list with an oblique strain, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday. Utley could miss up to four weeks. Philadelphia Phillies, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Kasten Understands Mattingly's Critical Comments
Dodgers president Stan Kasten said he was "absolutely" understanding of manager Don Mattingly's critical comments about the team before Wednesday's game in Milwaukee and that he had no problem with them. "I didn't know the specifics of what he was going to say -- I was out of town on the East Coast in meetings -- and I don't know what he's going to say every day, but I'm very aware of Don's thoughts on the team," Kasten told ESPN LosAngeles. "It was not an issue for me at all. [GM] Ned [Colletti] hasn't expressed any issue to me." Los Angeles Dodgers, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mattingly Not Critical Of Dodgers' Front Office
When Dodgers manager Don Mattingly abruptly criticized the lack of fight and competitiveness on his team's "All-Star" roster Wednesday morning, he wasn't aiming that critique at the front office, despite assumptions to the contrary, sources say. In fact, the manager and GM Ned Colletti were in agreement on those sentiments, sources told ESPN. And multiple sources say Mattingly is in no imminent danger of being fired.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jays Promote Sean Nolin To Start Against O's
The Blue Jays are promoting left-hander Sean Nolin to make his major league debut Friday night against the Orioles. A sixth-round draft pick in 2010, Nolin went 10-0 with a 2.04 ERA in 20 games at two minor league levels last season, including a 9-0 mark at Class A Dunedin. Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets M's Send Jesus Montero To Triple-A Tacoma
The Mariners sent slumping catcher Jesus Montero to the minor leagues Thursday, a year after acquiring him in trade full of potential that hasn't panned out for either side. The Mariners optioned Montero to Triple-A Tacoma. He has 72 hours to join the club, according to an ESPN.com report. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets |
